About Jake

Although therapy is a space for you, I understand you may want to know a bit about who I am. Here, I’ll do my best to sum up my values and therapeutic approach.

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I’m a psychotherapist living and working on Dharug land in Sydney. Before entering this field, I spent over 10 years as a musician, travelling and connecting with people in the punk and heavy music scenes. These experiences taught me the power of community and connection and allowed me to do what I love most: sitting in the “mud” with others as they navigate their emotions, life, and identities. As someone who has often felt out of place in systems that value conformity, I’ve come to appreciate the courage it takes to embrace your unique self. My journey to embracing my queer, punk identity has shown me the importance of authenticity, resilience, and solidarity - all of which guide my work as a therapist.

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I practice from a person-centred, depathologising perspective, firmly believing that there’s no “normal.” I see my role as helping you find meaning in your experiences, appreciating your unique ways of adapting to life, and shifting the focus from “fixing” to understanding. Therapy, to me, is about honouring your individuality and exploring how you cope with the world in ways that serve you. I recognise the ways that marginalised bodies are impacted by oppressive systems, and I integrate this awareness into our work. With a background in trauma-informed practices, I understand that our behaviours are often a powerful adaptation to a complex world. Together, we’ll work on unpacking and valuing your ways of coping, with a focus on building self-awareness and resilience.

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In addition to my private practice, I’m an educator and counsellor with the Date-Ability program, a relationship and dating initiative for people with disabilities. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and creatives.

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Outside of work, you’ll find me playing video games, photographing nature, watching sci-fi films, going to gigs, playing tactical board games, hanging out with my cat or listening to music with noise-cancelling headphones.