About
Why the grey area?
When we can let go of black and white ways of being, we become more comfortable exploring the ambiguous grey areas.
This exploration can help you improve wellbeing, enhance relationships and enjoy a better outlook.
I am a warm, compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping you find the grey areas
in the challenges you face. I create a safe and supportive space to explore and understand yourself,
and make lasting change to the issues that can get in the way of a rich and fulfilling life.
Dr Jessica Gray
How I can help
Across more than 15 years of practice, I have come to appreciate the responsibility and privilege of being a Clinical Psychologist, where, each session I am invited to walk alongside, support and guide my patients towards their goals. I will work collaboratively with you and will integrate evidence-based practice with your specific needs to tailor an approach that is most likely to effect lasting change. I believe in thorough and regular assessment of your difficulties and ongoing communication with each other about how useful the therapy is.
Areas of practice
Each person’s story and their struggles are unique, and I use my experience and clinical knowledge to offer insight and clarity to people who are facing challenges. Some of these challenges could include:
- Anxiety issues
- Depression and low mood
- Difficulties managing emotions
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Personality disorders
- Recovery and addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Social and performance anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma
Background
I completed my undergraduate Bachelor of Science (Psychology Honours) degree in Boston, USA, after which I worked in a treatment centre with individuals in recovery. I then completed my postgraduate clinical psychology studies (Doctorate of Clinical Psychology / Masters of Science) at the University of Sydney, and was further trained in addictions and recovery at a residential treatment facility for women. I was trained in Family Therapy and childhood anxiety disorders at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead and completed further training at a university Counselling Service, where I broadened my skills by supporting patients to manage a wide range of complex issues.
I enjoy work in both private practice and the public sector and uphold the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality in any work I perform. I am also a board-approved supervisor, and provide clinical supervision to both my peers, and to provisional psychologists completing their postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology.
Registration
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - registered with an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology (reg no: PSY0001174011)
- Australian Psychological Society (APS) - member
- APS College of Clinical Psychologists - member
- Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) - member
- Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) - board-approved supervisor for all pathways, including higher degree programs and the registrar program in clinical psychology as well as the 4+2 and 5+1 pathways.
Fees and rebates
My fee is set at $270 for a 50-minute session. Payment for your session is to be made on the day of consultation. I accept direct transfer, or credit card payment. If you have a referral from your GP or psychiatrist under the Medicare scheme, you can be entitled to a rebate of $137.05 per session, for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year. However you do not need a referral to see me if you are not claiming a rebate from Medicare.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. If you do need to change your appointment time, you will need to provide
at least 48 hours’ notice. Should you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time, 100% of the fee will be charged.
If you provide 24-48 hours’ notice, 50% of the fee will be charged.
Medicare rebates are not provided for cancellation fees.
CRISIS DISCLAIMER
I do not provide a crisis service. If you feel unsafe at anytime or are in need of immediate assistance, please phone the
NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. In the case of emergency, please phone 000.