Meet Dr Jichun (Jess) Hao

Clinic Director/Principal Clinical Psychologist/Board-approved Supervisor

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BA (Hons), MSc (Counselling Studies), PhD (Psychology-Science), M Psych (Clinical)

Jess is a warm and empathic clinical psychologist based in Sydney. Jess’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice and a thoughtful, reflective approach to therapy. She takes a collaborative, client-centred approach, meeting people where they are and working together to reduce distress, build resilience, and support meaningful and sustainable change.

Jess has experience working across private practice, hospital, and not-for-profit settings, supporting individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, cultural adjustment, and parenting challenges.

She is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space for individuals from diverse backgrounds. With an international background spanning China, the UK, and Australia, Jess brings a strong understanding of cultural identity, adjustment, and the complexities of navigating change across different contexts.

Jess has also undertaken extensive research in Attachment Theory and brings this lens into her clinical work, exploring how early attachment experiences may shape clients’ current patterns of relating, coping, and functioning. She is also attentive to how these patterns may emerge within the therapeutic relationship itself, using these moments thoughtfully to support deeper insight and meaningful change.

She completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology with honours) from the Australian National University, a Master of Science (Counselling Studies) from the University of Edinburgh, a Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology-Science) from the University of Newcastle and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Technology Sydney.

Jess is registered as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

In addition to her clinical work, Jess is a Board-Approved Supervisor and provides supervision to provisional psychologists, registrars, and other health professionals.

Outside of work, she values exercise, music, art, time in nature, and connection with family and friends.