About Me

Allow me to tell you a little about myself. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and stress management counsellor. My approach is different, in that I combine a number of therapeutic models including:

* Hakomi mind/body therapy
* hypnotherapy
* cognitive behavioural therapy
* narrative therapy
* supportive psychotherapy

I believe that, just as every client is unique, so their treatment should be individually tailored for the best possible outcome. That's why I'm constantly building on my knowledge and learning the latest techniques.

I achieved a Master's degree in Psychology at the University of Western Australia in 1992. I am also a Hakomi Institute psychotherapy graduate, meaning I have completed three years of training in the Hakomi Method of experiential psychotherapy. I work within the five principles of Hakomi therapy - mindfulness, nonviolence, organicity, unity and body-mind holism. I have completed a two-year course with the WA Branch of the Australian Society of Hypnosis.

I help people with depression (including post-natal depression), anxiety, relationship break-ups, work issues and other personal issues. I work towards enabling clients to gain more insight into their behaviour, and to empower them to change old patterns that no longer work. My goal is always the same: to improve clients' lives and help them to achieve greater happiness and a better quality of life.

About my team

Janelle Stanbury

I am a Clinical Psychologist Registrar with a background in education and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Australia.

My work is about encouraging clients to become aware of and change repeated patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour so that they may become more fully involved in life.

I have a warm and sensitive manner and I value building a caring and supportive relationship with clients. My approach is always tailored to meet the individual needs and issues of each client.  I draw on a pool of therapeutic approaches including evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I work with individuals, couples and families and help people struggling with:
* depression, anxiety, anger, grief and stress
* crisis and trauma (including childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress)
* relationship difficulties
* self image/body image concerns
* life transitions such as job change, loss, becoming a parent, and relocation.

I work on Tuesdays.  You can contact me on 08 9384 8813.


Jane Hindley

 News Article - August 2009 (Building better lives through individual stories)

 

Experienced registered psychologist Jane Hindley has been with Jennifer Wright and Associates since April 2008, and has developed a strong practice in the areas of couples counselling, adolescents and families, and physical rehabilitation.

Jane has many years of experience in both Australia and the UK. She trained at the University of East London and has completed post-graduate studies at Curtin University.

Jane’s work focuses on empowering clients to gain insight, facilitate change and improve their quality of life.

Jane has spoken to groups about parenting teenagers and has seen teenage clients to help them with adolescent issues. She teaches and supervises psychology and nursing students from Curtin and Notre Dame University, in her long-held position as Psychologist for the Para/Quad Association at Shenton Park.

Her areas of interest and expertise include:

* Depression and anxiety.
* Coping issues.
* Rehabilitation and lifestyle issues, particularly in relation to medical conditions.
* Relationship and marriage counselling.
* Sexuality issues.
* Self esteem and confidence issues.

Jane is particularly experienced in helping people with illness management and in sexual issues. She has worked with people with spinal injuries for over 20 years and was a Registered Nurse before training as a Psychologist.

Her approach includes supportive psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy, but she practices using an eclectic approach, depending on the specific needs of each client and their circumstances. Contact Jane on 08 93848813 or jane@jenniferonline.com.au.

People consulting Jane will receive rebates from the Medicare Initiative for Psychologists.:

Mercedes Asencio

Mercedes Asencio, Registered Psychologist and Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Mercedes is a Psychologist with 15 years experience helping people in Australia, the US and her native Argentina. Her overseas experience and bicultural background gives added depth to her approach to clients.

Mercedes’ strength lies in developing a supportive and committed relationship with her clients which enables them to work together through difficult times.

She graduated as a psychologist in 1992 from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and has since completed post-graduate training at Bellevue Hospital Centre and New York University in the US, where she lived and worked for five years. In New York City she gained experience in individual and group psychotherapy, health psychology, and cross-cultural therapy. Her experience across the public and private sectors has given her exposure to a broad range of clients with complex life situations.

Mercedes’ areas of expertise include:

* Treatment of anxiety and depression.
* Reducing impact of chronic medical conditions.
* Coping with histories of trauma and abuse.
* Dealing with life transition issues.
* Resolving relationship difficulties and improving interpersonal skills.
* Coping with grief and loss.
* Dealing with migration and adjustment to new environments.

News Article - August 2009