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Jess Westfold

(She/her)

Clinical Psychologist

  • In-Person & Telehealth
  • 2 weeks wait time
  • Thornbury, Vic

About me

Jess (she/her) is a warm and non-judgemental clinician who focuses on understanding individual concerns and goals in context, before working collaboratively to plan treatment. Her flexible approach adapts to each person, and draws from evidence-based treatments including self-compassion, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion focused therapy, internal family systems, eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.

Experienced in treating various mental health issues including mood, anxiety, trauma responses, and relationship concerns, Jess is sex-positive, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTIQ+ friendly. She creates a safe and stimulating space for exploration and growth.

Jess is a registered clinical psychologist (AHPRA: PSY0002253450).

GDipPsych, GDipPsych(Adv), MPsych(ClinPsych).

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ACTCBTCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Narrative Therapy

Issues I work with

Academic PerformanceAgoraphobiaAnxietyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Autism Spectrum DisorderBipolar and related Disorders
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Body ImageBurnoutCarersChild Sexual AbuseChronic Disease ManagementChronic Pain ManagementComplex PTSDDepressive DisordersEmotional and Coercive AbuseGender issuesGrief and LossHealth AnxietyHealth psychologyHearing voicesInfertilityLGBTIQA + issuesMen's issuesNeglectNeurodevelopmental DisordersPanic AttacksPhobiasPhysical AbusePhysical DisabilityPolyamorous and Multi Partnered Relationship IssuesPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PsychosisRelationshipsReligious IssuesSchizophrenia Spectrum DisordersSchool related issuesSelf-EsteemSelf-HarmSex therapySex Worker IssuesSexual AbuseSexual HealthSexual performance issuesSexualityShyness and Social SkillsStress-Management skillsSuicideTransgender IssuesTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace bullyingWorkplace Issues

Who I work with

TeenagersYoung AdultsAdultsAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPeople with disabilitiesLGBTQIA+ Individuals
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Culturally and Linguistically diverse communities

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