Jessica Rice (She/her)Psychologist

Jessica Rice is an experienced AHPRA-registered Psychologist with dual area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. She is also an AHPRA Board-approved Supervisor and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Jessica has extensive experience working across psychiatric, neurological and mental health settings, in both public and private sectors in South Africa, as well as private practice in Australia. Prior to relocating to Australia, Jessica operated her own private psychology practice in Johannesburg for five years. This experience has provided her with broad clinical expertise in working with complex presentations and individuals experiencing significant psychological, psychiatric and neurological difficulties. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology (Cum Laude), Master of Arts in Neuropsychology, and Master of Science in Psychology, all from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. She has also completed additional training through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)and the American College of Disability Medicine (ACDM), including training in the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (6th Edition) and advanced case studies based on the AMA Guides. Jessica works with adolescents and adults experiencing a range of psychological difficulties. Her therapeutic approach draws upon Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (e-CBT) for eating disorders. She has experience working with a broad range of presentations, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, personality difficulties, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties associated with significant life stressors and interpersonal relationships. Jessica has a particular interest in developmental and complex trauma, including the ways in which early experiences can influence emotional regulation, relationships, self-perception and patterns of coping in adulthood. She works collaboratively with clients to develop a deeper understanding of these patterns while also building practical skills to support meaningful and sustainable change. Jessica has completed EMDR Level 2 training and may incorporate EMDR approaches into treatment where clinically appropriate, particularly when working with trauma-related difficulties. As a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Jessica has experience in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive assessment, and intervention. She works with individuals experiencing cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties associated with neurological and psychiatric conditions. Her neuropsychological work includes assessment of cognitive functioning, consideration of the interaction between psychological and neurological factors, and development of practical strategies to support functioning in everyday life. Jessica also has experience with psychological and neuropsychological assessment across a range of referral questions, including attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, intellectual functioning, acquired cognitive difficulties and other neurodevelopmental and neurological presentations. Jessica's particular areas of clinical interest include: - Developmental and complex trauma - Neuropsychological assessment - Emotional dysregulation and difficulties with personality functioning - Psychological assessment - Trauma-related difficulties and post-traumatic stress Jessica also has experience facilitating therapeutic groups, including groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and stress management. Jessica takes a collaborative, individualised and psychologically informed approach to therapy and assessment. She aims to create a safe and respectful therapeutic environment in which clients can develop a greater understanding of themselves, strengthen their capacity to manage difficulties, and work toward meaningful personal goals. Preferred Language: English Minimum Age: 13 years