Jo Hansen Psychologist
M Prof Psych; BPsych (Hons); BAppSc.(Psychology)
(MAPS; MAPPi)
I am a Psychodynamic Psychologist which means that I believe our emotional and psychological wellbeing are shaped by our relationships. Many of the difficulties that people experience with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or feeling generally overwhelmed have their roots in early experiences of disconnection, loss and isolation. When these experiences are too painful or remain unresolved, they often continue to affect us long into adulthood.
About
In therapy I offer a calm and supportive space, where you can talk openly and at your own pace. As I believe that your wellbeing is shaped by relationships and connection, I will pay close attention to how emotions show up between us in the room, to help you better understand yourself and your relationships outside of the therapy. Often feelings that have been too hard to make sense of on your own, can be either confusing or overwhelming. My role is to help you make these feelings more manageable over time.
As a Psychologist with over 17 years of experience working in mental health, I aim to be thoughtful, warm, and emotionally attuned. I see therapy as a process of helping you to feeling more connected to who you are and what matters to you.
I am particularly interested in working with people who feel “stuck”, deeply affected by significant change, grief, loss or separation, and/or who are susceptible to emotional overwhelm. I bring an understanding that endings, separations, and transitions can be difficult, and I work carefully with these experiences, so they don’t have to be faced alone.
I welcome people seeking a reflective, relational approach to therapy. Together we can work towards greater self-understanding, stronger relationships, and developing the life you want to live.
Approach
My approach is grounded in person centred and psychodynamic principles. I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapy models which I draw from to create a tailored treatment plan that meets your individual needs.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Schema Therapy
Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT)
Metacognitive Reflective Insight Therapy (MERIT)
Attachment Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Services
My therapeutic areas of interest include:
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Depression
Emotion regulation
Existential issues
Grief & loss
Health issues
Issues of Dependence
Life adjustments
Medication Withdrawal
Neurodiversity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Pain management
Perinatal & parenting issues
Psychosis
Relationship issues
Self-esteem
Sleep issues
Stress
Trauma & complex trauma
FAQ
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My consulting room is located near the corner of Malvern & Tooronga Roads, at the Tooronga Consulting Suites, 286 Tooronga Road, Glen Iris Vic 3146 - less than 500 meters from Tooronga train station and only a one-minute walk to Malvern Road tram stop #47. All day parking is available on Tooronga Road or up to 2-hour parking on Malvern Road.
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In person: $200*^
Telehealth: $180*#
*Cancellation fees apply
^50 minutes, in Glen Iris, Vic
#50 minutes, via doxy.me
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NDIS funding (if you are “self-managed” or “plan-managed”).
Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP, Medicare) available from your GP.
Chronic Disease Management Care Plans (CDMCP, Medicare) available from your GP.
Private Health Fund (please check with your fund for details).
PLEASE NOTE: I am unable to accept Workcover, TAC, VoC or DVA funded sessions.
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss any queries you have or to book an appointment, please contact me by sending an enquiry or by calling me directly.
