Therapeutic Approaches
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Person-Centred Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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CBT-E for Eating Disorders
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Exposure Therapy
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Imagery Rescripting
Availability: Jessica Works Full- time as a School Counsellor & sees clients on Saturdays
Therapeutic Approaches
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Gottman Method (relationship therapy informed)
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Attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches
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Grief and Loss Counselling
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Person- Centred Therapy
Availability: Ashley is available to see clients on Thursdays
Jessica Bakon
Psychotherapist &
Founder
Jessica is a warm, compassionate, and passionate therapist dedicated to supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through life’s challenges. She values creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported to make meaningful change.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Jessica has experience across hospitals, schools, and eating disorder services, giving her a broad understanding of the many factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
Jessica enjoys working with young people and families and takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach tailored to each individual. She integrates evidence-based therapy with creative and engaging strategies to help clients feel comfortable and supported in the therapeutic process.
She works with adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, school-related challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, relationship issues, and body image concerns, taking a holistic approach to care.
Jessica is a qualified Social Worker (AASW), Counsellor and Psychotherapist (PACFA), and an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. She draws on evidence-based approaches while adapting therapy to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.
Outside of her clinical work, Jessica enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly by the water, practising yoga, enjoying a good café, and spending time with her family, friends, and dachshund.
Ashley Mudaliar
Psychotherapist
Ashley is a kind and non-judgmental therapist who supports adolescents and adults through life’s challenges. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where people feel comfortable to open up, explore their experiences and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Ashley believes that meaningful change happens through genuine connection, self-reflection and feeling truly heard.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Master of Counselling, bringing both scientific understanding and therapeutic insight to her work. Her background in health and counselling allows her to take a thoughtful, holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Ashley works with adolescents, adults and couples, supporting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, communication difficulties, stress, emotional regulation, and men’s mental health. She has a particular interest in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, connection and the complexities of modern relationships.
Ashley provides counselling in person and via Telehealth, offering flexible and convenient access to clients Australia- wide. She is a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist, a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).