Headshot of Jess Westfold, a 30-something year old white woman wearing a mustard textured top and rounded glasses, smiling warmly at the camera
Welcome. Garden Path Psychology is the home of Jess Westfold, a clinical psychologist living and working on Wurundjeri land in Melbourne/Naarm.
Jess (she/her) is a queer white woman of English, Irish and Scottish immigrant background. She is a warm and non-judgemental clinician who focuses on understanding individual concerns and goals in context, before working collaboratively to plan treatment. Her flexible approach adapts to each person, and draws from evidence-based treatments including self-compassion, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion focused therapy, internal family systems, eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.
Experienced in treating various mental health issues including mood, anxiety, trauma responses, and relationship concerns, Jess is sex-positive, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTIQ+ friendly. She creates a safe and stimulating space for exploration and growth.
Contact
Jess offers Telehealth support on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sessions can be via Zoom, with some limited in person availability in Thornbury. Jess is currently at capacity and is accepting referrals for a wait list only.
The best way to get in contact or request an appointment is via email at gardenpathpsychology@gmail.com.
Jess’ fax number for referrals is: 03 9454 9318.
Jess will do her best to get back to you within 3 business days.
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 career began in secondary school English teaching, where she discovered her passion for supporting student wellbeing. This led her to pursue a Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne. With seven years of experience in community mental health settings, including headspace and early psychosis programs, Jess established Garden Path Psychology in 2021.
Currently, Jess divides her time between her private practice and an academic role at Swinburne University, where she is a clinician in a randomised controlled trial for distressing voices. She's passionate about improving access to effective therapies for psychosis.
In her spare time, Jess enjoys spending time with her dog Seymour, bouldering, and both excellent and terrible television.
Jess is a registered clinical psychologist (AHPRA: PSY0002253450).
GDipPsych, GDipPsych(Adv), MPsych(ClinPsych).
Garden Path Psychology is named in memory of my cousin, Miles Colman. May our minds ever twist and turn. You are dearly missed.
