Dr Jason Wessel Psychologist

www.unpackpsychology.com.au Jason is a supportive and pragmatic Psychologist who blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychoeducation, and core strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Jason can help adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, sleep, purpose, motivation, weight-loss, career challenges, stress, boundary setting, and work-life balance. Jason listens intently for themes and connections in a person’s story and reflects insights from new and novel perspectives. He loves people and is energised by seeing others thrive. Where needed, Jason draws on his considerable knowledge of human cognition to help clients make sense of what’s happening ‘under the hood’, and experiment with ways to constructively redirect thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, rather than fighting them directly. Jason began practising counselling in 2010 in suicide intervention and vocational rehabilitation. In addition to working in private practice, Jason has worked in several sleep laboratories “wiring people up to electrodes”, undertaken various corporate strategy and consulting roles, and has been responsible for leadership and executive coaching in a team of psychologists. Jason has coached leaders and executives across most of Australia’s biggest industries. Jason is a proud high-school dropout and reformed adrenaline junkie who practices what he preaches by directing energy to constructive situations that challenge personal growth (e.g., going back to school as an adult for almost a decade). He has published papers in world-class journals and his research on procrastination featured by the ABC, BBC, Brisbane Times, and 4ZZZ. In addition to private practice, Jason has also developed an app called Contemplate which aims to reduce weight-loss procrastination through daily micro-doses of reflection. Jason loves spending time with his wife and son, reading, rock climbing, and road trips. Jason is relaxed, insightful, and has a natural curiosity that will quickly make you feel at ease. Medicare provider number: 5935254K