Clinical Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)
Clinic: St Albans
Tess is a compassionate and client-centred therapist who aims to provide a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic space, in which clients feel comfortable to explore their concerns. Tess is dedicated to the beneficial growth of clients, through communication, goal setting, self-advocacy, and psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing. Tess has experience in private practice, hospital, and forensic settings, assisting clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, substance use issues and chronic pain conditions. Tess also has experience in counselling individuals and facilitating group-based treatment across a number of different settings.
Tess joined the Advance Healthcare team in 2020 due to her passion for working with clients with chronic pain conditions. She has previously delivered vocational counselling, health coaching, rehabilitation case management, injury management and support services for clients who suffered from physical and mental injuries resulting from disability, workplace injury, and traffic-related injuries.