Image description: headshot of Jess Westfold, a 30-something year old white person wearing a mustard textured top and rounded glasses, smiling warmly at the camera
Welcome to Garden Path Psychology, the practice of Jess Westfold, a clinical psychologist living and working on Wurundjeri land in Naarm/Melbourne.
Jess is a warm and non-judgmental clinician who focuses on understanding your unique concerns and goals within their context, before collaboratively developing a treatment plan. Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, Jess tailors therapy to your specific needs.
Jess has expertise in treating diverse mental health challenges including mood concerns, anxiety and stress, trauma responses, and relationship difficulties. She works to create a responsive and affirming space where all aspects of identity—including cultural identity, neurodiversity, gender, disability, and sexuality—are respected and understood. Jess facilitates opportunities for greater understanding, growth, and connection to a life aligned with your values.
Contact
Jess offers face to face support on Tuesdays in Fitzroy, and Telehealth support on Wednesdays.
Unfortunately, Jess is currently accepting referrals for waitlist only (approximate wait: 3 months).
The best way to get in contact or request an appointment is via email at gardenpathpsychology@gmail.com. Jess will endeavor to reply within three business days.
Jess’ fax number for referrals is: 03 9454 9318.
You can also find me at https://psychdirect.com.au/listing/jess-westfold/
Pricing & Medicare Rebates
The fee for a 50 minute session is $240. A Medicare rebate of $141.85 is available with a mental health care plan from your GP, leaving an out of pocket expense of $98.15 per session.
Medicare card holders are entitled to 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions per calendar year.
Reduced fees are available for concession card holders and individuals experiencing financial difficulties.
About Jess
Jess's professional journey began as a secondary school English teacher, where she discovered her deeper passion for supporting student wellbeing. This led her to pursue psychology studies at the University of Melbourne. Jess has gained valuable experience in diverse mental health settings including community mental health and clinical research environments. She established Garden Path Psychology in 2021 with the hope of providing additional support to the community.
Beyond the therapy room, Jess finds joy in adventures with her dog Seymour, falling off walls (bouldering), and unwinding with both excellent and questionable television. Her interests also extend to politics and activism, art, literature, and good food – all of which enrich her understanding of the human experience.
Jess is a registered clinical psychologist (AHPRA: PSY0002253450).
GDipPsych, GDipPsych(Adv), MPsych(ClinPsych).
Standing Against Genocide and Supporting Palestinian human Rights
Practicing from an anti-colonial framework, Jess acknowledges the ongoing impacts of systemic oppression on community health and well-being. This includes strongly opposing the ongoing genocide perpetrated by the Israeli government on Palestinian people. Jess believes in safety, liberation, and self-determination for all people, and this stance is core to her work in therapy, and in personal, community, and collective spaces. Jess stands in solidarity with health workers in Gaza, and believes in a free Palestine.
Garden Path Psychology is named in loving memory of my cousin, Miles Colman. May our minds ever twist and turn. You are dearly missed.
