Psychologist
Degree: Jason is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist and is currently completing an internship to gain full registration. He has completed a Post-Graduate Diploma of Psychology at Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management.
Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in occupational rehabilitation and over 10 years of experience working in the disability sector, in both education and community settings with children, adolescents, and young adults.
He is passionate about using a person-centred approach that focuses on supporting and collaborating with clients to achieve meaningful goals that promote health and wellbeing. Through his experience working in the disability sector across Australia and England, Jason has acquired a wide range of skills working with clients with developmental, learning, and psychosocial disabilities. Jason understands the importance of using a pragmatic approach when working with clients and families and the importance of collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. He uses evidence-based interventions such as Positive Behaviour Support, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Jason has a keen interest in working with ‘challenging behaviour’ and is currently undertaking training to become an NDIS registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. Jason enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds and has an open, friendly, and easy-going approach.
Jason is a big sports fan who enjoys surfing, playing tennis, and religiously supporting his struggling football team. Most of all Jason enjoys spending time with his family and four-legged best mate.
Fun Facts:
Favourite Pizza: Olives and Anchovies. I love salt!
Your most prized collection: My surfboards. My partner tells me I have too many
Favourite Actor: Will Ferrell. Comedy tv shows and movies are my favourites
What would your superpower be: If I had one superpower I would like to talk to animals
Favourite part of my job: Helping others grow
If you were a pasta shape, what would you be: I would be a shell because I like to feel safe and protected