Jessica Gowans

Jessica is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAPi) and completed specific perinatal training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). Jessica is listed on the eCOPE Directory as a clinician with expertise in perinatal emotional and mental health. Jessica has also completed Family Therapy training through the Sydney Family Therapy Training Institute, as well as Circle of Security for Professionals through the Perinatal Professionals Hub.

Jessica brings warm and nonjudgmental support, and gained full general registration as a
psychologist in 2010. Throughout this time Jessica has worked within a variety of mental health settings, supporting children, youth, adults and families. Jessica provides a collaborative, evidence-based approach and has experience with treating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, parenting/carer responsibilities and stressors and grief and loss.

Jessica has a passion for working with parents and carers and has special interest in supporting parents and carers experiencing prenatal diagnosis, having a baby with time spent in NICU/ Special Care, newborn diagnosis and supporting families of medically complex children.