Jennifer Sankaran

She/Her

Senior Psychologist

BA (Psych), MSc (Applied Psy), MA (Criminology) & MPhil (Clinical Psych)

Areas of expertise:

  • ADHD

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Adjustment disorders and difficult life stages

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Bipolar type I and II

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

  • Depression

  • Grief and bereavement

  • Mood Instability (mood swings)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perinatal Psychiatry

  • Personality disorders

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Solution Focussed Therapy

  • Substance abuse disorders

  • Supportive psychotherapy

  • Trauma backgrounds

  • Interpersonal therapy

  • Solution Focused Practices

  • Psychosis

+Additional Languages Spoken

  • Hindi

  • Malayalam

  • Tamil

Jennifer is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is currently working towards clinical psychology endorsement. She holds full membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is a licensed clinical psychologist in India.

With a diverse range of experience spanning various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Jennifer's professional experience has comprised all life stages and diverse settings, including psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facilities, correctional centers, child development services, and de-addiction facilities in both Australia and abroad.

Jennifer has specific interest in clinical and forensic psychology, and her expertise lies in the comprehensive assessment and effective management of various psychological conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, suicide and self-harm, as well as perinatal mental health, among others.

To address the unique needs of her clients, Jennifer adopts an eclectic approach that draws upon evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Operating with a collaborative and compassionate ethos, Jennifer provides a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to engage in self-exploration, foster a sense of empowerment and guide them towards recovery and improved well-being. She is registered to provide psychological services under programs such as the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS), Work Safe Victoria, and the Transport and Accident Commission (TAC).