Therapy and counselling for adults and couples, adolescents and teens and ADHD and Autism assessments

Dr Jacqueline Spencer offers an integrated approach to treatment, having gained experience with a broad range of therapeutic modalities. Jacquie has experience in individual therapy with adults and young people as well as group work in private inpatient and outpatient settings.

She has tutored psychology and statistics at university level and taught martial arts to adults and children. Jacquie works in an empathetic way to establish a supportive environment that supports new interpretative and emotional perspective.

Areas of interest include (but not limited to): depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, attachment trauma, personality disorders, couples counselling, low distress tolerance and problems with emotion regulation as well as ADHD and Autism assessments.

Jacqueline has a background in neuropsychology and is experienced in conducting diagnostic assessments for adults who think they may have Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism.

Assessments are carried out in her Nedlands practice or by telehealth if you prefer.

An adult ADHD diagnostic assessment involves:
• Completion of online questionnaires at home prior to your appointment.
• Asking someone who knows you well to also fill out questionnaires regarding their observations of you.
• 1 – 2 hour assessment session with Jacqueline to conduct a diagnostic interview.
• A report will be provided approximately 2-3 weeks after the interview, advising whether you meet the criteria for a diagnosis. Reports can be used for your own self-discovery and to support applications for study or workplace accommodations or NDIS funding.
Obtaining a formal diagnosis is an important step for many individuals in learning more about their neurotype.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr Jacquie Spencer on 0415 845 077 for an appointment or to enquire.