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Caring and experienced psychologists who treat a variety of mental health and life adjustment issues for adolescents, adults, couples and families.

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  • Kate Willcox
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  • Arielle Gohier
  • Clare Burton
  • Daisy Bottomley
  • Dr Gillian Campbell
  • Jess Murphy
  • Justin Kelly
  • Laura Kennan
  • Megan Macadam
  • Meriana Kora
  • Natalia Mendes
  • Nathalie Crawford
  • Ruby Bouhadana
  • Serena Thorpe
  • Swati Mangalam
  • Zoe Vinen
  • Claudia Locatelli
  • Lauren Johansen

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Our team provides expert support across a broad spectrum of mental health and life adjustment issues. Explore our areas of specialty to find the right support for your needs.

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  • Grief & loss
  • Insomnia
  • Loneliness
  • Parenting support
  • Perimenopause & Menopause support
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Self-esteem & confidence
  • Stress & burnout

Mental health

  • Anxiety (General, Social, Phobias, OCD, Panic)
  • Eating disorders
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
  • Perinatal & Postnatal mental health
  • Substance use & dependence
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Youth mental health

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  • ADHD Assessment
  • Autism Assessment
  • Couples therapy
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming practice
  • Neurodivergent affirming practice

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  • ACT
  • CBT
  • CBT-E
  • DBT
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
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Jess Murphy

Meet our psychologists

Jess Murphy

Registered Psychologist

Registered Psychologist

Some of my interests
Mindfulness Trauma & PTSD LGBTQIA+ affirming practice Neurodivergent affirming practice Autism Assessment See all
I work with adults and adolescents, supporting people through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief and loss, stress and burnout, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship difficulties. I enjoy working with adults navigating both acute challenges and longer-standing patterns that are impacting their wellbeing or sense of self.
 
I am passionate about providing a therapy space that is affirming, respectful, and responsive. I welcome both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, and tailor therapy to each person’s strengths, needs, and goals.
 
I have a particular interest and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including supporting individuals exploring gender diversity and gender transition, as well as working with families of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents.
 
In my clinical work, I draw on a range of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), attachment-based and somatic therapies, and mindfulness-informed frameworks. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in creating safety and trust.

I provide Autism assessments for adults (18 years and over) at our Alphington clinic or via Telehealth. I take a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach, with a particular focus on collaborating with women and trans and gender diverse individuals exploring their neurotypes. The assessment and feedback process includes approximately 4-5 hours of appointments, online questionnaires, feedback sessions, and a written report, using the neuroaffirming MIGDAS-2 diagnostic interview.
 
I work from a systemic understanding and social justice perspective, drawing on an intersectional, affirming, and trauma-informed framework. My aim is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all identities, neurotypes, genders, and bodies.
 
Important: Jess does not conduct ADHD assessments but can make recommendations for further assessment as required. Jess’ autism assessment reports are for diagnostic identification only (i.e.., answers the question ‘Am I autistic?’) and are not suitable for NDIS applications. 
 
Please note that Jess does not do family court reports.
 
Jess consults from our Alphington clinic.

Jess has a particular interest and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including supporting individuals exploring gender diversity and gender transition, as well as working with families of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents. 

ACT, Anxiety (General, Social, Phobias, OCD, Panic), Autism Assessment, Grief & loss, LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar), Neurodivergent affirming practice, Parenting support, Perimenopause & Menopause support, Relationship difficulties, Self-esteem & confidence, Stress & burnout, Trauma & PTSD, Youth mental health

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Please note that Birch Psychology is unable to provide a crisis service.

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Please note that Birch Psychology is unable to provide a crisis service.
For 24-hour support, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or beyondblue 1300 22 4636.

Please note that Birch Psychology is unable to provide a crisis service.
For 24-hour support, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14
or beyondblue 1300 22 4636.

Please note that Birch Psychology is unable to provide a crisis service.
For 24-hour support, please contact
Lifeline 13 11 14
or beyondblue 1300 22 4636.

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Birch Psychology is an inclusive practice.  We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, bodies and abilities. 

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