J & Co Psychology is a private boutique psychology clinic, based in Sydney. It is owned and operated by Founder and Clinical Director, Jessica Cortes. The clinic provides psychological care for children (from approximately 5 years and above) adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

 

J & Co values holistic care, providing the latest scientific evidence based best practices. It aims at providing a safe, confidential, and accepting space to explore life’s challenges. Further, the clinic gives people the tools they need to effectively deal with their psychological well-being and improve their quality of life.

 

About Jessica Cortes

 

Jessica is the clinical director and founder, who is dual qualified as the Principal Senior Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) and Rehabilitation Counsellor. She has over 13 years of experience in psychology, both professionally and academically.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Psychology

Master of Rehabilitation Counselling

Master of Clinical Psychology

 

Jessica is a Board Approved Supervisor (AHPRA), Full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Associate in the College of Clinical Psychology, Full member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC) and a work cover accredited psychologist (SIRA).

 

Jessica is a warm, dedicated, and compassionate clinician who is passionate about helping her patients achieve social, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. With exceptional skill, she is committed to providing a fulfilling experience for the individual by tailoring sessions to specifically cater to one’s needs.

 

Jessica has a strong interest in assessment, management, and treatment of the following presentations:

 

• Stress and burn out management
• Grief, loss, trauma and complex traumas (PTSD, sexual assaults, birth trauma among others)
• Depressive and Anxiety disorders (such as, major depressive disorder, Perfectionism, social and general anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders)
• Eating disorders and behaviours
• Perinatal mental health, presentations such as, termination, adjustment, prenatal depression/anxiety, parental burnout, motherhood, parental burnout
• Obesity Management
• Neuro-Developmental disorders (Autism all levels
• Pain Management (Acute/Chronic)
• Assertiveness training
• Sport and performance
• Suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviours
• Body image, dysmorphia, self esteem
• Life transitions and adjustments
• Anger Management
• Resilience building
• Relationship development between parents and children
• ADHD, behavioural issues, challenging behaviours and defiance
• Social Skills training, emotion regulation, cyber safety, friendship issues, bullying and school refusal
• Disabilities (NDIS) And Learning difficulties
• Workplace Injuries (Workers compensation)
• Transition to high school, pre school and primary school
• Attention and Concentration difficulties
• LGBTQIA + community

 

Jessica is skilled in a range of therapeutic modalities such as (but not limited to):

 

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT, trauma focused),
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Narrative and Schema Therapy
• Mindfulness and solution focused therapy
• Positive Psychology
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational interviewing
• Family systems and attachment

 

J & Co Psychology offers the following services:

 

• Supervision (for experienced registered and provisional psychologist/interns)
• Individual psychological treatment sessions
• Telehealth services
• Relationship Counselling
• Family Therapy
• NDIS Assessments and reports
• Workers Compensation (return to work)
• Workshops, group programs, presentations, seminars (via telehealth/online only)
• Work Capacity assessments (Corporate)
• Reports and diagnostic analysis
• Parenting & Behaviour Management

 

Contact Information

 

Name: Jessica Cortes

Business Name: J & Co Psychology

Email:  j.andco.psychology@gmail.com

Phone: 0421 113 964

Website: www.jandcopsychology.com.au