“I believe therapy should be practical, compassionate, and help you feel in control of your own life.”
Jess O'Garr is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of The Psych Collective. Her areas of professional interest include Schema Therapy, DBT, complex trauma, occupational PTSD and emotional regulation. She develops clinical resources and provides professional training for mental health clinicians.
Jess is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist in Wollongong and Director of The Psych Collective. With over a decade of experience, Jess specialises in supporting adults in Wollongong who are experiencing complex mental health challenges, including:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Complex Trauma and PTSD
- Occupational Trauma (Police, Military, Emergency Services)
- Burnout and distress
Jess takes a “Skills before Pills” approach, empowering clients to make practical changes and feel more in control. Her therapy style is structured and collaborative, giving clients a clear, personalised treatment plan.
Qualifications &
Professional Background
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Curtin University of Technology
Masters of Clinical Psychology
University of Wollongong
Board-Approved Supervisor
AHPRA
Clinical Experience
Private Practice
Clinic Director of The Psych Collective Clinic
Private Hospital and Outpatient Mental Health
Over 10 years of experience in hospital settings
Group Therapy
Developing and facilitating programs since 2008
Clinical Leadership
Program development, service management and clinical training
Latest articles by Jess O'Garr
What is a Schema?
What are Schema Modes?
How I Use the Schema Therapy Cards in Session
Feeling Cards for Kids
Clinical psychologist Jess O'Garr shares how a school holiday project with her daughters became the Feeling Cards for Kids. The story behind the science.
Planned Recovery
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