Jessica Cleary, MAPS
DipClinHyp, BA/BCom, BA (Psych)(Honours), MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Director and Principal Psychologist
"Many parents and carers are frustrated that their child just won't listen, or are confused about how to discipline in a way that feels right. You may be like many of the parents that see me who have had enough of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and helpless when it comes to parenting.
Whether it be feeling disconnected from your child, fears and anxiety, bedtime battles, homework hysteria or meltdown mayhem, I help families like yours navigate difficult situations.
I will listen to you with no judgement and offer guidance in how to overcome the challenges you are facing and how to support the little kids with big feelings in your life. I also support parents during life transitions whether that be coping with divorce, illness or other stressors that impact the family.
As a parent of three young children, I understand and appreciate the challenges and stress involved in raising kids. Much of my work is helping guide parents through effective strategies to keep calm during even the most chaotic times.
Through our sessions together, I can guide you through respectful, developmentally appropriate techniques to communicate with your children in a way that promotes cooperation and minimises defiance. My approach is attachment based and trauma-informed and will appeal to parents who have tried everything and want more than time-out and sticker charts.
If you have had enough of the power struggles in your house and are resorting to bribes and threats more often than you would like, then I can give you the skills, knowledge and tools to turn things around. I strive to improve the relationship between parent and child and to bring the joy back to parenting."
DipClinHyp, BA/BCom, BA (Psych)(Honours), MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Director and Principal Psychologist
"Many parents and carers are frustrated that their child just won't listen, or are confused about how to discipline in a way that feels right. You may be like many of the parents that see me who have had enough of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and helpless when it comes to parenting.
Whether it be feeling disconnected from your child, fears and anxiety, bedtime battles, homework hysteria or meltdown mayhem, I help families like yours navigate difficult situations.
I will listen to you with no judgement and offer guidance in how to overcome the challenges you are facing and how to support the little kids with big feelings in your life. I also support parents during life transitions whether that be coping with divorce, illness or other stressors that impact the family.
As a parent of three young children, I understand and appreciate the challenges and stress involved in raising kids. Much of my work is helping guide parents through effective strategies to keep calm during even the most chaotic times.
Through our sessions together, I can guide you through respectful, developmentally appropriate techniques to communicate with your children in a way that promotes cooperation and minimises defiance. My approach is attachment based and trauma-informed and will appeal to parents who have tried everything and want more than time-out and sticker charts.
If you have had enough of the power struggles in your house and are resorting to bribes and threats more often than you would like, then I can give you the skills, knowledge and tools to turn things around. I strive to improve the relationship between parent and child and to bring the joy back to parenting."
Professional Highlights and Memberships:
- Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Full membership of the Australian Psychology Society
- Professional development sessions, workshops and presentations for employees, educators and parents on a range of topics including Parenting Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Study Stress, Grief and Loss, Challenging Behaviour, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Leadership.
- Consultancy services in the corporate sector.
Areas of Expertise
*Parenting stress *Parent/Child interaction *Child anxiety and fears *Emotional regulation *Sibling rivalry *Conscious parenting *Emotional regulation *Parenting through separation and divorce *Non-punitive discipline *Attachment and bonding difficulties *Adjustment to parenting *Postnatal depression and anxiety
*Parenting stress *Parent/Child interaction *Child anxiety and fears *Emotional regulation *Sibling rivalry *Conscious parenting *Emotional regulation *Parenting through separation and divorce *Non-punitive discipline *Attachment and bonding difficulties *Adjustment to parenting *Postnatal depression and anxiety