Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Monash University
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Monash University
- Registered General Psychologist with AHPRA and the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Eligible for Medicare: Sessions with a Mental Health Treatment Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate, covering part of the session fee
- Medicare: Registered provider under the Better Access programme
Approach
Individualised and flexible, tailoring counselling strategies to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
Experience
- Career spanning business, education and community sector roles in disability, mental health and aged care
- Over 20 years of registration and practice as a psychologist
- Extensive experience working with diverse client populations across multiple settings
Areas of Focus
Jacob supports clients experiencing:
- Addictions (alcohol, gambling)
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Men’s emotional and mental health issues
- Phobias
- Stress
- Study skills
- Work-related issues
- Relationship matters
Therapeutic Modalities
Jacob tailors his approach to individual client needs, drawing on:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Solution-Focused and Positive Psychology approaches
- Relaxation techniques
Availability
- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Location: CityLife Community Care, Wantirna South
Session options: In-person and online sessions available
Fee Schedule
| |
Individual |
Medicare Rebate with MHCP |
Out of Pocket Expense |
| Standard |
$180 |
$101.55 |
$78.45 |
| Concession |
$150 |
$101.55 |
$48.45 |
Note:
- All evening appointments after 6pm are full-fee only.