Jessica is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner

Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also member of the Australian Psychological

Society (APS). Jessica sees children aged eight years and over, including adolescents and

adults (including parenting concerns/support). Sessions are offered in Maroochydore

on the Sunshine Coast on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Telehealth appointments are

also available to those living out of area. Jessica has availability and is

currently accepting new clients.

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​Jessica works with clients around a wide range of issues and has a special interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety. She also has a particular interest in working with women around life’s challenges and transitions. These include relationship issues, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum, parenting, separation/divorce and self-esteem issues.

 

She also has a passion for working with children and adolescents around a range of concerns and has spent an extensive amount of her career working with and supporting young people.

 

Jessica has a warm, friendly and empathetic nature and will make you feel comfortable, safe and at ease. She uses an eclectic approach to treating clients based on individual needs, but most commonly uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as her main approaches to treating clients.

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The session fee is currently set at $180 per session (for a 50 minute session). This is well below the current recommendation from the Australian Psychological Society (APS), which is $300 for a 46-60 minute session. 

 

Clients who have obtained a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan can claim 10 sessions through Medicare per calendar year. If a Mental Health Plan is in place, the Medicare rebate is $98.97/session, with your out-of-pocket expense being $81.03/session. You will be invoiced the full fee prior to your appointment, with payment required in full to confirm your appointment. We will process the Medicare Rebate on your behalf the day following your appointment.  

 

Alternatively, if you are with a Private Health Fund, depending on your level of cover you may be able to claim with them. We will provide you with a receipt of your payment. NDIS funded clients are also welcome.

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If you would like to find out more about Jessica, click here.

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If you would like to book an appointment or find out more, you can email info@headstartpsychology.com.au or fill in the form below.

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