Jess Ruschen
Counsellor, MA, PACFA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5015
As a licensed professional counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am passionate about empowering people to prosper in life. I pride myself on building secure, comfortable connections with my clients, as I have seen over and over that a strong therapeutic relationship is the precursor to lasting growth. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental setting.
I have a strengths based approach to therapy that is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. I have also trained up to Level 2 Gottman couples therapy.
People seek therapy for all sorts of reasons, whatever your reasoning I believe the journey can only benefit you! If therapy is something you have been thinking about, please feel free to get in touch. I would love to chat via a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and how I can best support you.
Call or Email Jess Ruschen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8203 5015
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5015
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $220
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, CashInsurance
- AHM Health
- ARHG
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
Jess Ruschen
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Jess Ruschen
- In Practice for 7 years
- Counselling and Psychotherapy, Masters, Graduated 2019
- Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University of Technology in Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Forensic Science) Psychology and Forensic Science / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jess Ruschen
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 8203 5015
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Jess Ruschen
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 8203 5015