Jack is a Registered Psychologist with a special interest in complex trauma (CPTSD), dissociative disorders and addiction. Jack works from a standpoint of collaboration and compassion, emphasising working at his clients’ pace. He focuses both on managing symptoms and understanding and treating their underlying causes. Jack primarily works using a combination of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts-work (Structural Dissociation model), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (a somatic modality). He has 14 years’ experience working in the mental health and social work fields, including significant experience working in remote areas and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as previously teaching psychology at James Cook University.

Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Cairns

Address:
220 McLeod Street
Cairns QLD 4870

Call:
07 3516 8400

Fax:
1300 171 786

Visit Website

Services:
Psychology

Registered Psychologist

Profile

Jack is a Registered Psychologist with a special interest in complex trauma (CPTSD), dissociative disorders and addiction. Jack works from a standpoint of collaboration and compassion, emphasising working at his clients’ pace. He focuses both on managing symptoms and understanding and treating their underlying causes.

Jack primarily works using a combination of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts-work (Structural Dissociation model), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (a somatic modality). Jack has completed advanced training in EMDR to allow for work with more complex presentations including dissociation. Jack has also completed specific training in integration work with psychedelic experiences and transpersonal psychology. He additionally has training in Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy.

Jack has 14 years’ experience working in the mental health and social work fields, including significant experience working in remote areas and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Jack previously taught psychology at James Cook University as both a lecturer and subject coordinator.

He has completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, a Masters of Professional Psychology and a PhD, publishing peer-reviewed articles focusing on intergenerational trauma, trauma recovery, and the benefits of mindfulness. Jack is a member of the EMDR Association of Australia, the Australian Association of Psychologists, and is registered with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute.

Interests

• Substance misuse and addiction • Trauma and PTSD • Dissociative disorders • Depression & mood disorders • Anxiety & stress disorders • Adjustment disorders • Anger management • Grief and loss • Interpersonal and family difficulties • Men’s mental health • Phobias • Self-harming tendencies • Personality disorders • Behavioural issues • Relationships, family & parenting • Suicidal ideation