Jessica Gowans

Mums Matter clinician

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 experience 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 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.

Availability

  • Tuesday
  • Friday

Areas I work in

  • Mood and adjustment difficulties
  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety/ Phobias
  • Stress management
  • Sleep
  • Neurodivergence and disability
  • Pre/post-natal
  • parenting and family support
  • Relationships

Therapeutic modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy