Jessica Francois 

General Psychologist 

Jessica is a Registered General Psychologist with experience working within private practice, primary and secondary school settings. Working with clients across the lifespan, she uses a holistic, warm and empathetic approach to foster a safe environment for her clients to explore their primary concern in a way that works for them.

When working with families, Jessica works in a collaborative manner, engaging and supporting parents to achieve the best outcomes for their child. Similarly, all treatment plans are tailored to the individual, respecting ones autonomy. Jessica provides therapy in a humanistic way, utilising a range of evidence-based practice treatment models to ensure the client’s needs are met and goals are at the forefront of the intervention. 

Areas of Competency:

  • Anxiety and Stress 

  • Phobias

  • Depression 

  • Eating Disorders

  • Grief and loss

  • Separation and divorce

  • Adjustment issues

  • Self-esteem building

  • Attention difficulties

  • Educational and learning difficulties


Services


Provides services for:

  • Children 5+ years

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • NDIS applications, reviews and reports 

  • Please note I am unable to complete reports for court proceedings. 

  • Cancellation Policy: A $50 fee is applicable if cancellation occurs with less than 24 hours notice. Failure to attend does incur the full session fee. 

Evidence-based Practice:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy 

  • Anger Management

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Vocational Counselling 

  • Social Skills Training

  • Assessment Screening 

Accreditation:

The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential is formal recognition of qualifications, knowledge, training and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorders treatment.