Ko Aoraki te maunga
Ko Waitaki te awa
Ko Kai Tahu te iwi
Ko Ruahikihiki te hapu
Ko Otakou te marae
Ko Jess Scanlan toku ingoa

 

Jess is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who recently returned to Dunedin. Jess is motivated by the opportunity to walk alongside people in their pursuit of personally meaningful and satisfying lives.  

Jess’ has experience working with neurodiverse adolescents and adults in both community and inpatient settings who exhibit complex behaviour and mental health challenges. Jess has also worked in Correctional and Forensic services. Presently, she is employed by Te Whatu Ora and works in private practice.

Jess is focused on delivering evidence-based psychological therapy that is person centred. She is primarily trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and utilises other therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Jess has recently commenced her training in EMDR and is able to offer this treatment approach.

Jess is currently accepting referrals and is ACC registered.

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Therapies Used: CBT, ACT, PBS, DBT, EMDR.

ACC Sensitive Claims: Yes.