Jessica is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and current Director of the Counselling and Psychological Support Service at a large all-boys independent school in Sydney’s Inner West, managing a team of 10 psychologists and social workers.
Jessica has extensive experience in leadership roles within the area of child and adolescent mental health and disability; both within the public, private and non-government space. Jessica is an award winner in the autism field, with a background working with and within schools to support the wellbeing of students, reduce stigma and promote inclusivity in the educational setting.
Jessica has been involved in a number of webinars and podcasts for Emerging Minds on managing bullying behaviour in children. She works with both children who engage in bullying behaviour, and those who experience the effects of bullying behaviour within the school setting on a daily basis. She is passionate about building awareness around the broadening reach and impact of these behaviours in today’s online world.