MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

JESS MUNRO

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Jess has a passion for mental health and her mission and drive is to normalise and modernise mental health care. She knew early on she wanted to focus on mental health occupational therapy so she gained experience in acute, rehabilitation, community, forensic, transitional housing, clinical liaison and case management mental health roles. When working in the public sector, Jess was an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner which means she has an in depth understanding of the Mental Health Act 2016. Jess works with adults (18 years and above) who have mental health and/or psychosocial disabilities. She has received Medicare endorsement and works with clients under the Better Access to Mental Health scheme. Jess uses a trauma informed and recovery approach and incorporates sensory modulation in her sessions to support clients’ emotional regulation and functional capacity. Jess is also Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed and undertaking additional training to work towards DBT credentials. She also uses techniques such as motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioural therapy whilst goal setting with clients to focus on what’s important to them.

To make an appointment:

Phone 07 3876 2100 or BOOK ONLINE!