A place to grow, together.
Warm, evidence-based support for children, young people and the families around them, helping every branch find its footing.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Here, you and your family are met with warmth, patience and care, at a pace that feels right for you.
Meet Jessica Villanueva
Clinical Psychologist · AHPRA registered
Jessica is a Clinical Psychologist, registered nationally with AHPRA. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the Australian Catholic University.
Across public hospitals, schools, community organisations, university clinics and private practice, Jessica has supported children, teenagers, young adults and families through a wide range of experiences, from anxiety and low mood to obsessive-compulsive difficulties and trauma. She draws on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Family-Based Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Circle of Security and Parent Management Training, always shaped around the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
At the heart of Jessica's work is partnership. She takes time to understand each person's story, making sense of things together and caring for the whole picture: mind, body, and the relationships and world around them. She is passionate about helping people understand what they are experiencing, hoping to offer a safe and steady space, tailored to each person, and to walk alongside families through the ups and downs.
- Master of Psychology (Clinical), Australian Catholic University
- Experience across hospitals, community, university and private settings
- CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and family-based approaches
Support for every stage of growing up
From little ones to young adults, and the parents and carers who hold it all together.
Children
Playful, developmentally-attuned support for big feelings, worries, behaviour and change.
Adolescents
A safe, non-judgemental space to navigate anxiety, mood, identity, school and relationships.
Young adults
Support through the transitions of early adulthood, including study, work, independence and wellbeing.
Families & parents
Guidance and strategies for parents and carers, and sessions that support the family as a whole.
How we can work together
Therapy
Regular one-to-one sessions using approaches tailored to each person's needs and goals.
Telehealth
Secure video sessions from the comfort of home, with the same care wherever you are in the Hills District.
Four simple steps to your first session
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Here's what to expect.
Reach out
Send an enquiry through the form below or get in touch. We'll answer your questions and find a time that suits.
See your GP (optional)
For Medicare rebates, ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. Happy to guide you through this.
First session
We take time to get to know you, understand what's going on, and gently map out where to from here.
Grow together
Ongoing sessions at a pace that feels right, working towards the goals that matter most to you and your family.
Ways to fund your sessions
Several options are available so support is as accessible as possible.
Medicare
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you can claim a rebate for up to 10 sessions each calendar year under the Better Access initiative. An Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) provides access to a larger number of rebated sessions where eligible.
Private health
If your policy includes extras cover for psychology, you may be able to claim a rebate directly through your health fund.
NDIS
Welcoming self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, with support delivered under Improved Daily Living.
Private / self-funded
No referral needed. A sliding scale is available, so please get in touch to discuss a session fee that works for you.
A note on rebates: Medicare and private health rebates can't be claimed for the same session. If you're unsure what you're eligible for, just ask. We're glad to help you work it out.
“Like a grove, families grow strongest when every tree has room, light and roots to hold on to.”
Let's take the first step
Have a question, or ready to book? Send a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can, usually within a couple of business days.
- Emailjessica@thefamilygrove.com.au
- Phone0494 784 316
- LocationIn-person and telehealth across the Hills District