Meet Jen Hockings
Psychologist & Clinical Registrar
Jen is a Psychologist and Clinical Registrar with a unique combination of lived frontline experience and specialist training in trauma-informed care. Before moving into psychology, she served as a detective for 20 years — an experience that shaped her understanding of high-pressure environments, complex emotional experiences, and the challenges faced by both first responders and the wider community.
Her work is grounded in respect, authenticity and evidence-based practice. Jen offers a calm, confidential space where clients can feel supported and understood.
Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on practical tools that help clients build resilience, navigate difficulties and enhance overall wellbeing — in their personal lives, relationships and work.
Clinical support tailored to the realities of frontline work.
Trauma & PTSD Support
Evidence-based therapy to help process traumatic experiences safely and rebuild a sense of stability.
Stress, Burnout & Operational Fatigue
Support to manage ongoing pressure, reduce overwhelm, and restore clarity and day-to-day balance.
Anxiety, Mood & Emotional Health
Practical strategies to ease anxiety, lift mood, and strengthen overall emotional wellbeing.
Critical Incident Support
Short-term and follow-up care to help you process difficult events and reduce longer-term impact.
Transition & Identity Support
Guidance through changes in role or identity, helping you adjust and find direction with confidence.
Psychological Assessments
Professional assessments to inform treatment, workplace needs, or recovery and wellbeing planning.
ADHD Assessments
ADHD assessments involve an initial appointment, a structured assessment process, a comprehensive written report, and a feedback session. Services are offered both in person and via Telehealth.
Clinical Approach
Jen’s approach is grounded in safety, respect and collaboration. She tailors each session to your needs, helping you build practical strategies for coping, clarity and long-term wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A practical, structured approach that helps clarify patterns and build healthier ways of coping.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A values-based approach that supports mindfulness, flexibility and meaningful life choices.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
A therapy that supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Gentle, stabilising methods focused on safety, grounding and managing difficult experiences.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps with processing traumatic or distressing experiences.
Emotion Regulation & Coping Skills
Skills-based strategies that strengthen resilience and support calm, confident daily living.
Meet Bonnie
Therapy Dog in Training
Bonnie is Jen’s two-year-old standard poodle and a therapy-dog-in-training. She supports clients by providing comfort, grounding and gentle pressure techniques (similar to a weighted blanket). Many clients find her presence soothing and regulating during sessions.
Bonnie also has a dedicated resting space outside the therapy room for patients who prefer not to have a dog present. Your comfort always comes first.
