Jonathan’s expertise and passion is working from a relational orientation, which is understanding the relationships we have with ourselves, significant people and others (including our relationships with our pets). He assists you to develop an insight into these relationships which is key to our understanding, healing and growth so we can live our best lives.

Jonathan is known for developing deep trust with clients and helping them feel seen and heard. He is highly regarded by clients and colleagues as an authentic therapist with the unique ability to sit with clients in their deepest of feelings and experiences, in a safe and secure way. Clients report that therapy with Jonathan has helped them feel confident, have greater meaningful relationships and work through the stressors of life.

If you are experiencing difficulties around anxiety, depression, relationships, family dynamics, trauma, physical disabilities and grief and loss, Jonathan can work with you.

Areas of expertise:

• Depression and other mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Attachment disorders

• Emerging personality disorders

• Parenting and attachment issues

• Family dynamics and relationship issues

• Eating disorders

• Grief, loss, and bereavement

• Trauma

• Interpersonal difficulties

• People with disability

• LGBTIQ+ youth

Jonathan works with families, adolescents, children, couples, and individuals from a relational, psychodynamic and family therapy orientation. Therapy sessions with Jonathan are available in person, online via telehealth or phone.

Private health rebates are available through BUPA, HCF, Teachers Health Fund, Nurses and Midwives Health and UniHealth and Medicare rebates are available if you have been referred by your GP on a Mental Healthcare Plan, GP Management Plan (Chronic Disease) or Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Science, Counselling and Psychotherapy and is an Accredited Mental Health Social worker who can provide Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) services through the Better Access To Mental Health Care Initiative, Chronic Disease Management and Access to Allied Psychological Services Programs. Jonathan is also an experienced Mentalizing Based Therapy (MBT) practitioner.