Dr Jenny Hansen

Get to know Dr Jenny Hansen

From Dr Jenny Hansen's website.

• Our approach

  Works flexibly to match each client's specific needs and goals, using approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, insight-oriented therapy, and parent and family therapy. The focus is on developing a trusting, supportive and collaborative relationship where clients can better understand and cope with their difficulties. Sessions are confidential and personalised, with the first appointment dedicated to building rapport and trust as the foundation for successful therapy. The goal is to help clients make positive changes in their lives and improve their mental health through this collaborative partnership.

• Meet the team

  Dr Jenny Hansen is a clinical psychologist who holds a Doctorate of Clinical Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society with Clinical College membership. She has extensive clinical experience in assessment and treatment, having worked for many years in child and adolescent mental health services and in private practice for over a decade. She has specialist training and experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing a range of psychiatric and psychological difficulties. The practice is a one-practitioner clinic managed directly by Dr Hansen.

• Your first visit

  The initial appointment runs for a full hour, during which time is spent discussing the consent form, your current difficulties, and important background information to understand your needs. The session focuses on gathering details collaboratively to identify your goals for therapy. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork so the full hour can be spent together. The primary aim of the first session is to develop rapport and trust—the essential building blocks of a successful therapeutic relationship. Payment is required at the end of the session and can be made by cash, EFTPOS, or credit card (with a small merchant fee).