Ms Jessica Carstairs (She/her)Psychologist

Lilac Psychology 22 Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182

Overview

Jessica is a clinical psychologist and EMDR accredited practitioner specialising in trauma. She offers individual therapy for adults presenting with a range of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD and complex PTSD. She is also a bilingual/bicultural therapist and is able to provide counselling and psychological services in both English and French. Jessica's approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and client-centred. Jessica enjoys working collaboratively with clients and integrating evidence-based approaches that take into account the mind-body connection. Her therapeutic modalities include Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based approaches, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Clinical Psychology
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Accreditations

  • EMDR Accredited Practitioner (EMDRAA)

Certifications

  • IFS Level 2
  • EMDR (Advanced)
  • RI-EMDR (Advanced)

Fees/Services

In-clinic consultation

  • In-Person 50 min Individual Clinical Psychology Appointment (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
  • In-Person 75-min Individual Clinical Psychology Appointment (Mon, Tues, Thurs)

Online consultation

  • ONLINE 50-min Individual Clinical Psychology Appointment
  • ONLINE 75-min Individual Clinical Psychology Appointment

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:30 am - 5:40 pm
Tuesday:9:30 am - 5:40 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 5:40 pm
Thursday:9:30 am - 5:40 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Panic Attacks
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems

Patient Focus

  • Adults

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French