Dr Jack Menges started Far North Psychology & EMDR to expand access to trauma therapy in Far North QLD. Jack is a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner with a special interest in trauma (CPTSD and PTSD), addiction, neurodivergence and dissociative disorders. Jack has 15 years’ experience working in the mental health and social work fields, including significant experience working in remote areas and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. He has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology and a PhD, publishing peer-reviewed articles focusing on intergenerational trauma, trauma recovery, and the benefits of mindfulness. Jack previously taught psychology at James Cook University as both a lecturer and subject coordinator. Jack primarily works using a combination of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), parts-work (structural dissociation therapy), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Jack is a registered member of the Australian Association of Psychologists and the EMDR Association of Australia, and has completed advanced training in EMDR to allow for work with more complex presentations including dissociation. Jack has also completed specific training in integration work with psychedelic experiences and transpersonal psychology (as a therapeutic approach to harm minimisation). He additionally has training in polyvagal theory, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and schema therapy. Jack works from a standpoint of collaboration and compassion, emphasising working at his clients’ pace. He focuses both on managing symptoms and treating their underlying causes. Email: Jack@fnpsychology.com.au Phone/Text: 0430 466 619 Locations: Mareeba, Smithfield and Telehealth Jack has experience working with the following presentations: - Dissociative disorders - CPTSD - Addiction - Personality disorders - PTSD - Neurodivergence - Intergenerational trauma - Anxiety disorders - Mood disorders - Relational difficulties - Forensic presentations - Grief