Dr Jennifer Baxter

Doctorate of Philosophy (Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Education), Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.

About Jennifer
Jennifer aims to develop a warm and genuine therapeutic relationship with her clients. She takes a client-centred approach in helping individuals work toward their goals. She is passionate about understanding her clients, and providing them with a safe and non-judgemental environment in which they can work together to improve or overcome whatever difficulties they are facing.

Areas of work:

Jennifer works with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Depression and mood problems
• Generalised anxiety and worry
• Managing intense emotions
• Panic and panic attacks
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Psychosis
• Obsessions and compulsions
• Self-harm and suicidality
• Social anxiety
• Trauma

Treatment Approaches:

Jennifer has knowledge and experience using the following evidence-based techniques, and can utilise aspects from each to best suit the client’s needs:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Background and Experience

Jennifer completed her studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her doctoral research focused on the topic of social anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has experience working in adolescent and adult community mental health care settings within the public system, where she worked with individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. She has helped clients with a range of presentations, including trauma, personality disorders, suicidality and self-harm, psychosis, OCD, anxiety, depression, ASD, and cognitive difficulties.

Book an appointment with Jennifer at our Hawthorn East clinic.