Who you would be meeting
Your psychologist — Melbourne
Therapy is a working relationship, not just a service.
Before booking, it helps to have a sense of how sessions feel and how the process begins.
Lionheart is intentionally a small practice so care remains personal, consistent, and thoughtful.
A brief orientation
You don’t need to choose perfectly before starting.
Some people look for a structured approach.
Others want space to think and understand.
The description below focuses less on qualifications and more on what it is like to work together.
Jessica Lyons
Clinical Psychologist
Working together
Jessica’s work focuses on understanding patterns first — why reactions occur, what maintains them, and what allows them to change.
Sessions are calm and collaborative. She will often explain what she is noticing so therapy feels clear rather than interpretive.
There is structure, but not pressure. You don’t need to organise your thoughts before speaking, and you won’t be pushed to discuss experiences before you feel ready.
Over time the aim is not only insight, but reactions becoming easier to manage outside the room.
You can see the areas Jessica most often helps with →
Often a good fit for people who
think about their difficulties a lot but feel stuck
function well yet feel internally overwhelmed
want clarity, not only coping strategies
prefer a steady pace rather than intense sessions
Many people reading this are dealing with ADHD, anxiety, or past experiences that still feel present.
Approach
Jessica integrates cognitive and experiential therapies and may incorporate EMDR where helpful. Methods are chosen carefully rather than routinely, based on what will help your system settle and change.
If you're wondering what sessions are actually like, this explains the first appointment →
Qualifications
Clinical Psychologist - MPsych(Clin)
AHPRA registered
Medicare registered
John Lyons
Your first contact
John manages enquiries and appointments.
You can ask practical questions or describe briefly what has been happening before deciding to book.
The aim is to make the process clear and comfortable, not administrative.
If helpful, he can also suggest whether this approach is likely to suit you.
Not sure where to start?
Many people are uncertain about whether therapy is appropriate yet.
You’re welcome to get in touch before booking — a short chat is often enough to clarify next steps.
Learn how the first session works →
The courage to care
Beginning therapy doesn’t require certainty — only a sense that something should feel easier than it does.