JESSICA CALLANAN (Click for telehealth link)
Jess has always felt a deep calling to work in mental health, and from an early age, she knew that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. This passion led her to pursue a Bachelor of Psychology, followed by an Honours year at the Cairnmillar Institute. She furthered her expertise by completing a Masters of Professional Practice (Psychology) at ISN, where she developed a deep commitment to holistic and compassionate care. Jess is currently only providing telehealth support.
Her professional journey began with a focus on children and adolescents, which gave her the invaluable experience of working with a broad range of psychological conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma and neurodiversity. Over the years, Jess has cultivated a particular interest in trauma-informed care and anxiety-related disorders, which led her to pursue specialised training in EMDR therapy. This advanced skill set enables Jess to offer evidence-based support tailored to the unique needs of each individual she works with.
Areas of experience:
Children/Adolescents (11 years and older)
Trauma
ADHD/ASD
Family Conflict
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Treatment Philosophy
Jess firmly believe that the therapeutic space should be one of unconditional kindness, empathy and respect. Every individual who walks into her room deserves to feel heard, understood and safe. It is a privilege to be invited into the lives of her clients and she is deeply committed to walking alongside them as they navigate their journey towards healing. Jess’s approach is grounded in the values of patience, compassion and understanding. She strives to create a warm, supportive environment where each person feels empowered and respected, knowing that they are in the hands of someone who genuinely cares for their wellbeing.
Throughout her career, Jess has had the privilege of working in both large and smaller educational settings. She spent over two years working at Aquinas College in Ringwood, a co-educational school with approximately 1800 students and a similar amount of time at Mater Christi College in Belgrave, a girls' school with circa 800 students. These experiences have allowed Jess to develop a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by children and adolescents and the importance of a compassionate, nurturing approach to mental health support.
Career Experience
Masters of Professional Practice (Psychology)
Institute of Social Neuroscience, 2022
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), The Cairnmillar Institute, 2020
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Deakin University, 2017
Qualifications & Accreditations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of The Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of EMDRAA
Memberships:
Distance runner, training for my 6th marathon. AFL.
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