Jessica Jeanes

Jess (she/her) is a Therapeutic Arts Counsellor who supports children and young people through creative, child-led, and neuro-affirming approaches. She creates warm, calming spaces where children can express themselves in ways that feel natural, whether through artmaking, sensory experiences, play, movement, or person-centred counselling.

With a double degree in Arts Therapy and Counselling, Jess draws upon therapeutic arts with person-centred talk therapy. Her sessions are grounded, attuned, and responsive, supporting children to feel understood, regulated, and safe to explore their inner world.

Jess’s practice is culturally informed, inclusive and trauma informed, honouring the diverse identities, backgrounds, neurotypes, family structures and lived experiences of the children and young people she works with. She values each child’s communication style, sensory needs, and emotional pace, and adapts her approach to meet the unique needs of each child or young person.

As a Therapeutic Arts Counsellor, Jess is guided by an experiential approach. She believes creativity and therapeutic arts offer a visual and tactile language when words feel difficult or premature, and that talking can serve as a bridge, helping children name, understand, and explore what they’ve expressed.

Jess values relationships with parents and carers. Depending on the age and stage of the child or young person, she provides appropriate updates that respect the child’s privacy. Jess offers dedicated parent sessions when helpful and participates in care team meetings to support a collaborative, child-centred approach.

Finally, Jess is guided by compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for each child’s story. She believes strongly in the healing power of creativity, safe relationships, and the freedom for children to be themselves to encourage healing and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Art Therapy)
• Bachelor of Counselling & Psychotherapy

Professional Memberships

• PACFA – Certified Practising Registrant
• ANZACATA – Tier Affiliate Member