About Linda Jays

M.A, Dip. Clin. Hyp, MAPS

I am a clinical and counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience.

The hallmark of my experience lies in the breadth of my experience & the deep knowledge of human nature & change I have attained through continued professional development and varied work & life experiences.

I have remained curious about the human condition & my helping role, & continually update my knowledge & skills in scientifically validated theory & practice.

I have broad ranging experience across the life span with my adolescence & young adulthood spent working in my families Nursing Home , my early work as a psychologist in Child and Family Mental Health and Intellectual Disability & the middle and latter part of my work life in adult, couple & work–related concerns in my city practice of some 20 years.

Apart from my extensive experience as a psychologist, I have worked as a manager of a Health Service Team & as a consultant to schools, organisations & specialists. These varied roles have provided multiple perspectives into human issues & given me empathy and respect for an individuals endeavour to solve their own problems & make sense of their world.

In my counselling practice I look to provide a warm & reflective environment that both accepts & understands the clients difficulties & provides appropriate ideas & challenge to old ways of being & feeling that may limit change.

The psychological models & interventions I utilise in my work all look to the importance of thoughts, behaviour & feelings in maintaining or changing our experience.

I am comprehensively trained in cognitive behavioural models, systemic therapy, emotion focused therapy, intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy & neuropsychotherapy.

As a part of maintaining the highest standard in my professional practice I have fortnightly supervision with a clinical psychologist who in turn receives supervision from a world renowned practitioner in the field of psychotherapy.

I have a strong interest in physical health & the part it plays in helping or hindering emotional health & wellbeing. I have looked to value integrative health practises & how they supplement & support psychological interventions, to facilitate effective & efficient relief from emotional problems. For example I teach breathing & relaxation techniques to assist with anxiety & stress management.