Jess Bos (They/them)Social Worker

Jess Bos (they/them) | Mental Health Therapist & DBT Therapist | Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Client Group Adolescents & Young Adults (12–25 years) Interest Areas Anxiety • Social Anxiety • Depression & Low Mood • Emotional Regulation • Interpersonal & Relationship Difficulties • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) • LGBTQIA+SB Wellbeing • Gender Identity • Neurodivergence • Childhood Trauma Services Individual Therapy • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • DBT Group Programs Jess is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist and DBT Therapist with more than a decade of experience working across child and adolescent mental health. Jess believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective therapy and places particular importance on building trust and genuine rapport. Their approach is down-to-earth, collaborative and individualised, with a focus on creating a space where adolescents and young adults feel safe, respected and able to be themselves. Jess has extensive experience supporting young people experiencing emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, and challenges associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a particular area of their clinical experience, and Jess is part of Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing's established DBT team, providing individual therapy and contributing to DBT group programs. Throughout their career in child and adolescent mental health, Jess has also developed substantial experience supporting LGBTQIA+SB young people and their families, including through work within a Gender Clinic. They have experience supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people, including those exploring their gender identity, and are committed to providing respectful and gender-affirming care. Jess also provides a neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic environment, recognising each person's individual strengths, experiences, needs and ways of interacting with the world. Jess May Be a Good Fit for You If... • You experience emotions that can feel intense or difficult to manage • You would like practical strategies for coping when emotions become overwhelming • You experience anxiety, social anxiety or low mood • You find relationships or interpersonal situations difficult to navigate • You are looking for individual Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • You would like support relating to neurodivergence • You are LGBTQIA+SB and would value an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment • You are exploring gender identity and would like a safe space to talk • You have experienced childhood trauma or difficult earlier experiences • You value a therapist who is down-to-earth, collaborative and non-judgemental Approach Jess recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. They work collaboratively with each young person to understand what is happening, identify what they would like to change and develop practical strategies that feel realistic and relevant to their life. Jess draws upon evidence-based therapeutic approaches including: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Approaches Above all, Jess aims to create a therapeutic relationship where young people feel comfortable being themselves, know that their experiences will be taken seriously and can work towards meaningful change in a way that feels manageable and authentic. Appointments Jess provides individual psychological therapy for adolescents and young adults aged 12–25 years and is also part of Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing's Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team. www.willowtreepsychology.com.au | 08 82330828 | info@willowtreepsychology.com.au