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Meet Jessica Buster

Jessica Buster
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

About Jessica

Jessica Buster (M Clin Psych, Grad Dip Prof Psych, BA Psych Hons) is passionate about creating a caring and safe space to promote effective working relationships. Jessica applies evidence-based interventions in a client focused and collaborative manner to assist children, young people and their families move towards their goals of growth and wellbeing.

Jessica’s clinical training and experience has equipped her with skills in the assessment and treatment for mental health issues. She has gained experience working in roles across non-profit, hospital and private settings. This has included working as an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist and roles at Guardian Youth Care, Headspace, Westmead Children’s Hospital Psycho-Oncology, and Healthy Minds Happy Kids.

Across all her roles, Jessica has pursued her interest in working with children, adolescents and their families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, behavioural difficulties, social difficulties, and disability. She has been able to promote understanding and engagement with these clients by integrating a sense of fun and creativity into treatment.

Jessica has a special interest in:

•  Child Psychology
•  Autism Spectrum Disorder
•  ADHD and ADD
•  Bullying and Social Problems
•  Depression, anxiety and emotional and behavioural issues
•  Parenting support
•  Disability
•  Challenges related to medical conditions

Away from work, Jessica enjoys walking her dog, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.

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