JESSICA CONROY
PSYCHOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR
‘she/her’
Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours)
Master of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Learning Management
PhD Candidate
HeartMath Certified Practitioner
Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist
Qualifications:
Jess is passionate about living fully and embracing creativity in all aspects of life. She enjoys art, fashion, reading, travelling and spending time with animals and nature. When she’s not immersed in these passions, she is spending time with her family and stays active by hiking, practicing yoga and spending time at her favourite place - the beach!
Jess (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who engages mindfully with compassion, purpose and curiosity.
She has extensive experience supporting young people in public mental health and education settings, as well as working with individuals of all ages in private practice. Jess provides therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and psychosis.
In addition to individual therapy, Jess has facilitated group programs for children and adults on topics such as anxiety, stress management, chronic pain, mood stability, and overall well-being
AZLO
THERAPY DOG
Qualifications:
Certified through Therapy Dogs Australia
Hobbies:
Hide & seek (level: professional)
SUP boarding
Prickle collecting
Yoga enthusiast
Jess integrates her therapy dog Azlo as a versatile therapeutic tool. Azlo plays a crucial role in session, helping clients to manage anxiety and emotional distress by providing calming companionship and tactile comfort.
Azlo also fosters a safe and comfortable environment, enhancing clients' sense of ease and openness during sessions. This supportive atmosphere encourages the development of a strong therapeutic bond between Jess and her clients, facilitating trust and effective communication. During trauma processing techniques, Azlo provides additional emotional support, aiding clients in feeling grounded and secure as they navigate challenging memories or emotions.
Overall, Azlo enriches Jess' therapeutic approach by promoting emotional regulation, creating a welcoming space for healing, and strengthening the therapeutic alliance crucial for effective client progress.
FAQ’S ABOUT AZLO
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A THERAPY DOG is a dog who has been professionally trained and assessed to work with their handler (usually their owner) who has also been trained in the provision of ethical and professional delivery of Animal Assisted Services.
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Animals can teach empathy and appropriate interpersonal skills;
Help individuals develop social skills;
The relationship between therapy animals and the therapist can be a model for a healthy relationship;
The presence of animals is soothing and can more quickly build the therapeutic relationship for children, adolescents and adults.
Therapy dogs have skills that make them able to pick up social cues imperative to human relationships. Therapists then can process that information and use it to help clients see how their behavior affects others.
Patting an animal has been demonstrated to lower blood pressure, lower anxiety and lessen stress.
Being in the presence of an animal releases the “feel-good” hormone - oxytocin.
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Whether you’re looking for comfort, connection, or a calming presence, Azlo can be a valuable part of your therapeutic journey. He works alongside Jess and is available as a resource in all sessions to help ease anxiety, build confidence, or simply provide a friendly face to accompany you.
