Melbourne Psychologist – Johanna Jellie (Johanna) is a trauma-informed, LGBTQI-friendly practitioner who is dedicated to creating spaces for her clients that validate their differences and embrace their unique strengths and perspectives. She is also committed to delivering evidence-based interventions while tailoring her work with clients according to their individual needs and circumstances.
Johanna focuses in individual therapy for adult clients with various presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, relationship and identity difficulties. Her therapeutic approach blends schema-informed, internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic, and humanistic modalities, with a neuroaffirming, strength-based focus for autistic clients and AuDHDers. She also has a keen interest in couples therapy.
Importantly, Johanna approaches her work in psychology with empathy and sincerity. She always aspires to bring her values to her psychological practice, which include curiosity, non-judgement and openness. She strongly believes in collaboration, and above all, is passionate about empowering her clients to build resilience and live maximally and authentically.