Psychology| Burleigh Heads
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At The Good Joint, our psychologist provides compassionate, evidence-based support to help you manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours for better mental health and overall well-being.
Through comprehensive assessments, we take the time to understand your unique concerns and develop personalised strategies that promote resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, our tailored interventions empower you to take control of your well-being.
OUR PSYCHOLOGIST
Meet Jo, our generally registered psychologist at The Good Joint. With a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Public Health, Jo brings extensive expertise in mental health systems and health promotion. Her calm, holistic, and person-centred approach ensures that each client receives empathetic and tailored support.
Jo’s areas of interest are:
Sports performance psychology
Health psychology
Disordered eating, weight management
bariatrics & chronic pain
Anxiety and depression
Neurodiversity (ASD and ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trauma
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR FIRST VISIT
✔ Introduction & Rapport Building: The psychologist will explain confidentiality and how sessions work.
✔ Discussion of Concerns: You’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, including specific challenges or symptoms, and current coping skills.
✔ Personal & Medical History: Questions about mental health, physical health, relationships, work/school, and past experiences.
✔ Goal Setting: develop mutually agreed upon goals for therapy.
✔ Possible Assessments: The psychologist may use questionnaires or screening tools to understand symptoms better.
✔ Next Steps: Discussion of treatment approaches, session frequency, and initial strategies to work on.
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