RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF
WELCOME TO LILAC PSYCHOLOGY
Jessica (she/her) is the Director at Lilac Psychology. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Practitioner, and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi).
Jessica supports her clients to utilise their personal strengths and inner resources to overcome challenges, regulate emotions, feel empowered, re-connect, and develop self-awareness and understanding.
In her approach, Jessica brings personal values of authenticity, inclusiveness, integrity, creativity, openness, humility, freedom, and collaboration.
As a bilingual and bicultural person with a French background, Jessica is also passionate about supporting Melbourne's French and francophone communities.
"I believe that therapy is not always about change. It is about being heard, seen, held, and guided to discover, (re)connect with, and nurture what is already there, including your own qualities, inner wisdom, and natural healing abilities. At Lilac Psychology we believe that in the right environment, clients can find the courage to reconnect with their authentic self in order to make sense of their own internal world and to create space for it to grow."
- Jessica.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Jessica’s approach is integrative, trauma-and-attachment-informed, and neuroaffirming.
Therapy looks different for each and every person, and Jessica emphasises collaboration with her clients to set treatment objectives, build insight and self-awareness, and tailor her approach to their unique needs, strengths, and personalities. She particularly enjoys using therapeutic methods that go beyond traditional talk therapy, considering the interplay between brain, mind, body, and spirit.
Jessica’s clinical practice is grounded in a trauma-and-attachment-informed, compassionate approach. She is trained in a mix of evidence-based interventions including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational-Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices.
Jessica is also a neurodivergent individual who has a special interest in supporting people who identify as Autistic and/or ADHD. Her approach is informed by ongoing learning, reflective practice, as well as by her own lived experience. She strives to provide neurodiversity-affirming care that is tailored to each person’s individual needs, strengths, and functioning.
As people and the world continuously evolve, so does psychology and psychotherapy. Jessica views being a therapist as an ongoing, lifelong process of growth. She believes it is both her professional and personal responsibility to continue learning, refining her skills, and expanding her understanding of how best to support those she works with. In practice, this means remaining open-minded and actively engaging in regular professional development. Jessica undertakes training in a range of therapeutic modalities, deepens her knowledge of the interconnectedness of mind and body, and continually develops new skills to ensure her work remains thoughtful, evidence-informed, and responsive.
At the same time, Jessica holds a deep respect for the fact that each person is the expert in their own life. She strives to approach her work with humility, recognising that therapy is not about imposing answers but about listening carefully and learning from the lived experience of the person in front of her. She understands that meaningful guidance can only emerge from genuine curiosity, collaboration, and attunement. Her role is to bring clinical knowledge and experience, while remaining grounded in the belief that clients’ insights, values, and wisdom are central to the therapeutic process.
Jessica also attends regular professional supervision and engages in her own personal therapy, ensuring she remains reflective, accountable, and grounded in both her professional and personal growth.
THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
Research has shown that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of treatment outcomes. Jessica has conducted her own research on the therapeutic relationship. She therefore places above all a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Finding the "right fit" is a key aspect of therapy and it is therefore important to know that there should be no pressure to commit to any particular therapist and that Jessica welcomes open communication around this.
JESSICA'S AREAS OF INTEREST & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
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Trauma-related challenges including PTSD and C-PTSD, and relational trauma
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Dissociation & Dissociative states
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Depression and low mood
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Burnout (including Autistic/ADHD Burnout)
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Anxiety (including social anxiety and performance anxiety)
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Low self-esteem
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Life transitions and feelings of being "stuck" or stagnant
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Personal growth
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Supporting Autistic and ADHD people
We do not get wounded alone and we do not heal alone.
Carl Jung
SERVICES
Jessica works with adults in individual therapy.
Sessions can be delivered in an ongoing format or condensed into an EMDR Intensive (see next section for details).
Jessica is trained in a range of evidence-based and trauma-and-attachment-informed modalities, tailored to your individual needs and requirements, including:
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR; Accredited Practitioner)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS; Level 2)
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Relational-Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR; Parts 1 & 2)
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EMDR 2.0
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Attachment-Informed EMDR
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Psychodynamic therapy
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Aspects of Mindfulness, Resource Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Presence Psychotherapy, and Ego States Therapy.
EMDR INTENSIVES
EMDR Intensives offer a focused and concentrated way to work on a specific therapeutic goal, experience, or pattern within a condensed timeframe. Rather than fitting deeper processing into a series of shorter appointments, an Intensive creates dedicated space for us to slow down, go deeper, and allow enough time for processing, integration and closure.
One full-day EMDR intensive provides 5–6 hours of dedicated therapeutic time — comparable in session time to approximately 6-8 standard 50-minute appointments, but concentrated into a single day. Research supports the effectiveness of intensive therapy formats, with studies demonstrating significant reductions in PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms over relatively short periods.
While EMDR is well known as a trauma therapy, EMDR Intensives are not limited to trauma processing. They can be helpful for a well-defined issue, experience, pattern or therapeutic goal where a period of focused, deeper work may be beneficial. The key is having a clear focus: something specific you want to work through, rather than a broad area of therapy to explore over time.
An EMDR Intensive can work well for:
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A specific past or recent traumatic or distressing event that continues to affect you
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PTSD or trauma-related symptoms
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Distressing memories that continue to feel emotionally “alive”
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A specific phobia, fear, or anxiety tied to a particular situation
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Grief or loss
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Shame, guilt, or a painful belief about yourself
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A difficult medical experience, accident, injury or workplace incident
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A time-sensitive concern you're hoping to resolve before a particular event, deadline, or life transition
Who an EMDR Intensive tends to suit:
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Complementing ongoing therapy: If you already have a therapist but feel stuck on a specific issue, find that standard sessions aren't long enough to deep-dive, or your current therapist does not offer EMDR. We can focus specifically on your targeted goal, after which you return to your ongoing care.
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People wanting a dedicated space for deeper work: Individuals who feel relatively stable in their day-to-day life, have foundational coping skills, and feel ready to engage in deeper processing with intensive, closely attuned therapeutic support.
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People with demanding or unpredictable schedules: Professionals, executives, shift workers, parents, caretakers, or others who find it difficult to commit to regular ongoing appointments.
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Interstate or rural clients: People living in regional or interstate areas with limited access to specialised EMDR therapists who prefer to travel for a concentrated block of therapy rather than attend ongoing appointments.
An Integrative, Whole-Person Approach
Jessica's EMDR Intensives are integrative by nature, drawing on EMDR (including RI-EMDR and EMDR 2.0), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic interventions, and other therapeutic techniques as needed - tailored to your individual needs and to what emerges during the work.
Rather than following a rigid protocol, Jessica tailors the work to your individual needs and to what emerges during the Intensive. This allows us to work not only with memories and symptoms, but also with the emotions, beliefs, body sensations, relationship patterns and internal parts that may be connected to them.
Intensive Formats Available:
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Full Day Intensives (5–6 hours, delivered in a single day)
Ideal for substantial, focused therapeutic work within one dedicated day. Held on Thursdays.
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Half Day Intensives (4 hours, delivered in a single day)
Ideal if a full day feels too intense or as a focused follow-up or “top-up” after previous intensive work.
Held on Thursdays and occasional Saturdays.
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Extended sessions & Custom Packages
For existing clients, 2–3 hour extended sessions and multi-day packages are also available where clinically appropriate.
All Intensive formats are individually planned and tailored to your specific goals and needs. Session duration may vary depending on your individual treatment plan.
Fees for EMDR Intensives
Total fees reflect the condensed, highly specialised nature of the format and are structured as follows:
Full-Day EMDR Intensive
Ideal for deep, focused work in a single dedicated day. Held on Thursdays.
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Pre-Intensive Assessment & Planning Sessions: Two 90-minute sessions ($420 each)*
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Full-Day EMDR Intensive + Printed Workbook: 5-6 hours of dedicated therapy ($1,740)
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Integration Session: One 75-minute post-intensive session ($350)*
Half-Day EMDR Intensive
Ideal if a full day feels like too much or as a top-up option following a full-day. Held on Thursdays and occasional Saturdays.
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Pre-Intensive Assessment & Planning Session: One 120-minute sessions ($560)*
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Half-Day EMDR Intensive + Printed Workbook: 4 hours of dedicated therapy ($1,200)
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Integration Session: One 75-minute post-intensive session ($350)*
*If you have already completed prior intensive work or ongoing therapy with me, these pre- and post-intensive sessions may not be required, or their duration may be adjusted based on your individual treatment plan.
The total fee will depend on the format and on which assessment, planning and integration sessions are clinically appropriate for you. Medicare rebates will reduce your out-of-pocket costs, if you are eligible.
Extended sessions & Custom Packages (Existing Clients only)
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Extended sessions (2-3hrs): $280/hr. A flexible option for continuing progress or topping up after an EMDR intensive.
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Multi-Day Packages: Fully customisable based on your targeted treatment plan. Specific schedules and overall fees are tailored during your initial planning phase.
Medicare & Rebates
If you hold a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
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As a Clinical Psychologist, my standard rebate is currently $149.05 per eligible session.
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Medicare rebates apply per eligible service rather than according to the length of the Intensive. As a result, only one standard Medicare rebate can generally be claimed for the Intensive on that day.
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Medicare Safety Net: If you've reached your Medicare Safety Net threshold for the calendar year, you may be eligible for significantly higher Medicare rebates. Under the Extended Medicare Safety Net, Medicare may cover up to 80% of eligible out-of-pocket costs, subject to applicable benefit caps You can easily check your current Safety Net balance and threshold progress at any time via your myGov app or account, or by calling Medicare.
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Private Health Insurance: If you have 'Extras' cover that includes psychology, you may be eligible for a rebate from your private health fund. Please check directly with your provider to confirm your exact cover limits. Note: You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and private health extras for the same session.
Your actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on your Medicare eligibility, whether you have reached the Medicare Safety Net threshold, and any applicable private health insurance rebates.
Ready to Explore if an EMDR Intensive is Right For You?
For more information about EMDR Intensives or to discuss whether an EMDR Intensive might be right for you, please send an email to info@lilacpsychology.com.au or use the contact form below to get in touch.
Ongoing Therapy Session Fees
Standard Session: 90 minutes, $420 per session (billed at an hourly rate of $280).
Why 90-Minute Sessions?
My sessions run for 90 minutes rather than the traditional 50-minute model. This reflects how I work best: over time I've found that my therapeutic approach and the modalities I use - primarily EMDR and IFS - benefit from a larger therapeutic container - one that allows time and space to gently settle, go deep, and then ground and close the session, rather than leaving things mid-process.
In practice this also tends to mean clients need fewer sessions overall - so while the per-session investment is higher, the overall cost of therapy may be comparable, while allowing for deeper and more sustained therapeutic work.
For clients engaged in EMDR work, sessions of 2 hours or more are also available - useful when deeper processing work calls for more time, without the commitment of a full Intensive.
Medicare rebates
If you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. The current standard Medicare rebate for a Clinical Psychologist is $149.05 per eligible session.
Private Health Insurance: If you have 'Extras' cover that includes psychology, you may be eligible for a rebate from your private health fund. Please check directly with your provider to confirm your exact cover limits. Note: You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and private health extras for the same session.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS
THÉRAPIE EN FRANÇAIS
People seek therapy for a range of reasons including improving mood and well-being, regulating emotions, processing traumatic experiences, or seeking support and clarity while navigating life transitions or feeling stuck/directionless.
You may also like to work with Jessica simply to better understand yourself or work on personal development, which might include clarifying your values, re-connecting with your authentic self, making an important decision, increasing your confidence, or finding more meaning and purpose in your life.
Jessica is bilingual and can also provide counselling & psychological services in French.
Française installée à Melbourne depuis environ quinze ans, je suis psychologue clinicienne et praticienne EMDR accreditée, je suis spécialisée en troubles post-traumatiques, traumas relationnels, et traumas complexes. Je prends également beaucoup de plaisir à accompagner les personnes autistes et/ou TDAH et à les aider à mieux se comprendre et s'accepter. Si vous êtes français ou francophone et souhaitez faire votre thérapie dans votre langue natale, je peux vous accueillir et vous accompagner en français (ou en franglais)! Je suis enregistrée auprès de Medicare, AHPRA, APS, et EMDRAA, et je vous accompagne où que vous soyez en Australie, en visio sur Zoom ou en présentiel à St Kilda, Melbourne.
Je propose un accompagnement psychologique utilisant une approche intégrative et sur mesure que nous développons ensemble en fonction de vos besoins. Je vous aide dans la compréhension et la gestion de vos émotions, et j'accompagne les personnes souffrant de stress post-traumatique ainsi que d'états anxieux ou dépressifs et de difficultés relationnelles.
Sessions can be delivered via Telehealth or
in-person at our St Kilda location
GET IN TOUCH
Jessica is not currenlty taking on new clients for ongoing therapy, however EMDR Intensives are available - feel free to get in touch to find out more or discuss whether an Intensive might be the right fit for you. Please note that bookings for Intensives are recommended at least 6 weeks in advance.
Please note: For new client enquiries, kindly reach out via email or the submission form, as we may not be able to respond to all phone calls or voicemails.
22 Alma Rd, St Kilda
VIC 3182
Lilac Psychology respectfully acknowledges the Boon Wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work in. We pay our respect to their elders, past and present, and recognise their enduring connection to the land, waters, and community.
