Hi! I’m jodie

I’m a clinical psychologist, Schema and EMDR therapist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, with a background in clinical exercise physiology. I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, authenticity, and humour. Your story will always be heard and held with care.

In therapy, I draw strongly on the therapeutic relationship - how does what’s happening in the therapy room between the two of us, help us understand what might be happening more broadly in your life? How can we use our relationship to provide an experience that is different and healing to past relationships?

I draw on the concept that compassion is both turning towards suffering and a commitment to do something about it. This means I will hold space for you, validate, and deeply care, whilst also gently challenging and working with you to make changes that matter to you. I hope that we will both also laugh together and have moments in therapy that feel joyful and light.

Beyond being a therapist, I adore flowers and gardening, I don’t know how to do my hair properly, I am awful at replying to text messages, and I can only drink decaf coffee (don’t judge me, no one wants a jittery therapist).

my areas of interest

(Well, a few of them)

Depression, anxiety, stress, and other mood or emotional concerns

You might experience emotions that feel particularly intense, up and down, hard to soothe or difficult to understand? Maybe you find yourself constantly ruminating, imagining the worse, overthinking, feeling irritable or on edge?

difficulties in relationships with others or with yourself

Maybe you feel as though you are never good enough, you have to be perfect, your inner critic is strong? Maybe you find it hard to hold boundaries and find yourself people pleasing? You may feel afraid of being left in relationships, an urge to pull away when things become close, or overly dependent on others?

CHILDHOOD AND ADULT TRAUMA (INCLUDING PTSD AND C-PTSD), AS WELL AS DIFFICULT PAST EXPERIENCES THAT ARE IMPACTING YOU NOW

This may include specific experiences of trauma or abuse as well as missing out on deeply important experiences. Maybe you grew up in a home where you didn’t feel safe, cared for, understood, or loved? Maybe you have had, or  experiences that were intensely scary and harmful?

eating disorders, disordered eating, and other eating, exercise, and body image concerns

You may feel that your relationship with food, exercise, and/or your body are taking up a large amount of your time and energy? You may find yourself unable to eat or exercise in a way that feels good? Maybe you feel deeply uncomfortable or even terrified in your body?

  • You’re an adult looking for longer-term and deeper therapy that includes exploring past experiences (not just present day symptoms) working with emotions, active work during sessions, and being gently challenged;

  • You want a strong therapeutic relationship and a place where all parts of you (including the sad, happy, messy, scary, and funny parts) can be seen and heard;

  • You’ve tried therapy before and have lots of insight or strategies but are feeling stuck in repeated patterns;

  • You want a therapist who is also very human (I make mistakes and get muddled, have a weird sense of humour, sometimes wear jeans and sneakers to work, and develop a very genuine care for the people I support).

I may be a good fit if…

I strongly believe that no therapist is the right fit for everyone or can know enough about all types of difficulties to adequately help. I know my limitations and want you to connect with someone right, so I recommend other clinicians if:

  • You’re after support specifically for alcohol/drug use, schizophrenia, psychosis, or bipolar disorder.

  • You are seeking cognitive, ADHD, or Autism assessments. I may also not be the right fit if assessment or support with these areas are your main reason for seeking therapy.

  • You need more support than can be offered within a part-time private practice (e.g., on-going and severe suicidal ideation/behaviours or regular inpatient/emergency admissions).

I also do not accept third-party funding (e.g., WorkCover, TAC, DVA, NDIS) or provide forensic services, medicolegal assessments, or court reports.

I may not be a good fit if…

  • Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

  • Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (Clinical)

  • Clinical Psychologist

  • Schema and EMDR Therapist

  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician

  • Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc

  • Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders

professional qualifications and memberships

Let’s work together

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