


RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF
WELCOME TO LILAC PSYCHOLOGY

Jessica (she/her) is the Director at Lilac Psychology. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner (EMDRAA), and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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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.
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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.​
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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 is a neurodivergent psychologist who has a special interest in supporting people who identify as neurodivergent (Autistic/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.
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Jessica’s clinical practice is grounded in a trauma-and-attachment-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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We do not get wounded alone and we do not heal alone.
Carl Jung

SERVICES
Jessica works with adults in individual therapy and is trained in a range of evidence-based and trauma-and-attachment-informed modalities, based on 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, and Ego States Therapy.
Jessica also has a particular interest in working with adults who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism), and is committed to ongoing learning and reflective practice to provide neurodiversity-affirming care. She adapts her therapeutic approach to suit each individual's unique needs, strengths, and ways of functioning.
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EMDR INTENSIVES
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Intensive EMDR is a focused approach designed to work through specific themes, traumatic experiences, or issues, within a condensed timeframe. The equivalent of several months of therapy is condensed into just 1-3 weeks. EMDR Intensives are evidence-based, safe, and effective; research indicates they can reduce PTSD and trauma-related symptoms by up to 74% in a short period. In addition to trauma, EMDR Intensives can help with anxiety, depression, specific phobias, complicated grief, and a variety of other challenges.
Our EMDR Intensives are integrative and adaptive, often incorporating parts work, somatic techniques, and other therapeutic interventions tailored to the client's needs and challenges in the moment.​​​​​​​​
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For more information about EMDR Intensives or to discuss whether an EMDR Intensive might be right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.​​
FEES
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Standard Consultation (hourly rate) $260
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After-Hours (from 4.30pm) $290
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Extended Sessions & EMDR Intensives are charged based on the standard hourly rate.
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Medicare rebates will allow you to claim back $145.25 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
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.
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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.
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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 suis aussi passionnée de neurodivergence et je prends 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.​
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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.
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Sessions can be delivered via Telehealth or
in-person at our St Kilda location
GET IN TOUCH
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.
Jessica is not currenlty accepting new clients. Please feel free to check back, as her availability may change. We do not hold a waitlist at this time.
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.
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