About Jessica
Jessica Egan offers straightforward help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem or career uncertainty. She greets concerns with a calm, non-judgemental presence and helps people take small, practical steps forward. She is an AASW social worker - the Australian Association of Social Workers credential is written in full first, then shortened to AASW.
Jessica has three years of professional experience and draws on that time to keep sessions focused and practical.
How Jessica works
Conversations are driven by what matters most to the person in front of her, not jargon or long lectures. In sessions she aims to build a steady, open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She listens for patterns that are making life harder, and helps people try new ways of coping.
Work may include planning small actions, skills practice and reflecting on daily habits that affect mood and confidence. Jessica also supports people with career concerns and motivation. That work often looks like clarifying goals, exploring obstacles and developing manageable steps toward change.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. Starting therapy can feel daunting and she acknowledges that first step. Jessica encourages simple progress and helps people notice difference over time.
What Jessica works with
The areas below are the ones Jessica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to keep work clear and practical. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. This helps reduce anxiety and self-doubt by teaching ways to notice thinking patterns and try new responses.Another approach concentrates on behavioural change through small, manageable actions. It helps with motivation, parenting challenges and career goals by breaking bigger problems into steps you can practise between sessions. Over time these choices build confidence and clearer routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. This collaborative process makes sure the approach fits practical life demands.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are useful for conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into busy days. These formats provide flexibility for people managing work, parenting or other commitments.
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