Jess O'Garr
Clinical Psychologist & Director | The Psych Collective Wollongong
“I believe therapy should be practical, compassionate, and help you feel in control of your own life.”
Jess O’Garr 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.

Treatment Approaches
Jess offers evidence-based therapy in Wollongong, including:
- Schema Therapy and Schema Mode Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Supervision & Training
Jess provides clinical supervision and mentoring for psychologists and clinical psychology registrars in Wollongong and via Telehealth across Australia.
Fees
Fee: $250 per 50-minute session
Medicare Rebate: $145.25 available with a valid referral