Psychologist Jay Bakrania

Jay Bakrania

Provisional Psychologist

⦿ Master of Professional Psychology (with Distinction) – University of Southern Queensland, QLD
⦿ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – University of Southern Queensland, QLD
⦿ Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) – Queensland University of Technology, QLD
⦿ Certificate IV in Exercise Science (Personal Training)
⦿ Certificate III in Health and Fitness (Exercise Science)

Hello, My name is Jay

I am currently enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. Prior to joining the team at Therapy Well I have had experience working as a Provisional Psychologist in private practice and the UniSQ Psychology Clinic. I have had experience and enjoyed working with clients across the lifespan and from a range of communities and backgrounds, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I have been fortunate to work with a range of presentations having the opportunity to do both therapy work and assessments.

Although early in my career as a psychologist, I have had over 15 years’ experience working with children, parents, and families as a teacher. Teaching has given me the opportunity to fulfil many roles such as a classroom teacher, teaching life skills to refugees, Director / Early Childhood Teacher of a C&K Kindergarten, and now currently as a Guidance Officer at Petrie Terrace State School.  

Using a client-centred approach, I have had training in evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).


Interventions

Areas of interest: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal challenges, ADHD, Adjustment issues, Attachment difficulties, trauma and PTSD, parent work/support, young children, lifestyle changes, emotional dysregulation, gender and sexuality exploration and challenges, communication and social skills, independence building.

I provide a safe, warm and calm space for clients to share and collaboratively work together. I am eager to continue my learning journey here, provide the best care for my clients, and am passionate about the work psychologists do.