About Puggle Psychology

Neuroaffirming psychological services in Werribee for children, adolescents and adults

Puggle Psychology is an independent psychology practice providing psychological assessment, psychological support and intervention, consultation, and professional supervision. Professional learning is also available for schools and organisations by enquiry.

Based in Werribee, Melbourne’s western suburbs, Puggle Psychology provides in-person appointments from consulting rooms at Wellness on the Lane, with telehealth available where appropriate. Clients may travel from across Wyndham and Melbourne’s western suburbs, as well as surrounding areas and further afield when Puggle Psychology’s assessment or psychological support services are a good fit for their needs.

Our approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming and individualised, with a focus on understanding the whole person rather than viewing difficulties in isolation. We aim to provide assessment and support that is practical, respectful and meaningful, with recommendations and strategies that can be understood and applied in everyday settings.

About Jessica

Jessica is a registered psychologist with 12 years of experience working in school settings across Melbourne’s western suburbs and supporting children, adolescents and adults in private practice.

Jessica has extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across educational, developmental and psychological contexts. Her professional experience has included working with neurodivergent children and young people, learning and developmental differences, cognitive and academic functioning, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and the interaction between an individual’s strengths, needs and environment.

Her practice is guided by a holistic, neuroaffirming, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. This means taking time to understand each person’s experiences, communication style, strengths and support needs, while recognising that differences in how people think, learn, communicate and experience the world are not simply problems to be fixed.

Puggle Psychology particularly values working collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals to develop a clear understanding of assessment findings, identify practical strategies and determine meaningful next steps.

What can a psychologist help with?

A psychologist can support children, adolescents and adults to better understand themselves, their experiences, strengths and support needs, and to identify strategies that support wellbeing and participation in everyday life. Support may involve psychological assessment, practical strategies, psychological intervention, consultation or working collaboratively with the people around the individual.

Professional Registration and Memberships

Jessica is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi).

Puggle Psychology is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice.

Training and Professional Development

Professional training and development has included:

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) – supporting collaborative, strengths-based problem solving and proactive support
Berry Street Education Model – trauma-informed, relational approaches to supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and learning
Circle of Security – attachment-focused frameworks supporting emotional safety and secure relationships
Seasons for Growth (MacKillop) – grief- and loss-informed support for children and young people navigating change
Neuroaffirming approaches to psychological assessment and support
Relationship-focused and trauma-informed practice

Important Conflict of Interest Information

To avoid potential conflicts of interest, Puggle Psychology is unable to accept clients, or immediate family members of clients, who attend or work at Werribee Primary School or Tarneit Rise Primary School.

Location

Based in Werribee.

Puggle Psychology is based in Werribee, Melbourne’s western suburbs, with in-person appointments at Wellness on the Lane on Thursdays and Fridays.

Puggle Psychology operates independently from Wellness on the Lane, with reception support provided by the clinic. Some administrative or payment processes may also be facilitated through the clinic where required. All psychological services are provided by Puggle Psychology.