Rachael Eden-Jones | MAPS
Clinical Psychology Registrar
(She/her)
Currently accepting new clients.
Rachael is a registered General Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Rachael is passionate about providing holistic, person-centred psychological support to adolescents and adults (aged 16 years and over), who are experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial difficulties.
Rachael creates a safe and welcoming space for her clients through her warm and empathetic interpersonal style. She focuses on developing a secure therapeutic relationship and tailoring her approach to suit individual needs. She views each person as unique and important, aiming to help her clients understand the underlying functions of their difficulties and support them in healing and developing new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Areas of Practice
Rachael works with clients experiencing:
Mood disturbances, including:
- Low mood and depression
- Anxiety, panic, and fear
- Attachment issues
- Perinatal support
- Anger and irritability
Difficulties regulating emotions, including:
- Emotional regulation
- Self-esteem
- Self-harm
Life challenges and transitions, including:
- Understanding body and mind connections
- Parenting support
- Communication and relationships
- Psychological, academic, and cognitive assessments
Therapeutic Approaches
Rachael draws on a range of trauma-informed and evidence-based psychological interventions to support people in finding greater stability and resilience in their lives. These include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness-based practices
Professional Memberships
- The National Psychology Board – AHPRA (Membership number: PSY0002474841)
- Australia Psychological Society (Membership number: 243701)
- The Australian Clinical Psychology Association
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Humanities and Social Science
Referrals and Funding
- In order to see Rachael, we require you have a referral from your GP, Specialist or Psychiatrist.
- Rachael is a registered Medicare Provider.
- If claiming through Private health, a referral is still required.
- No other funding options available.
- Rachael sees NDIS plan or self-managed clients.
More About Rachael
Rachael’s practice is grounded in a strengths-based and collaborative approach, where she supports clients to recognize and utilize their inner resources, providing them with new skills and tools to overcome challenges and achieve lasting change. She works from a holistic perspective, with experience addressing a range of concerns across the lifespan.
When she isn’t supporting her clients, Rachael enjoys spending time with her young family, working in her veggie patch, going to the beach with her dog, and tending to her many indoor plants. She also loves exercising her creative side and often engages in art projects such as painting, drawing, or crocheting.
Availabilities
Monday 8am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9am-5.30pm
Thursday 9am-5.30pm
We’re here to help you find the right support.
If you would like to see one of our psychologists, please submit an enquiry using the form below or call our team on (03) 9989 0107.
Please note that Breathe Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service and wait times to see a psychologist can vary. If you need immediate help, please contact:
- 000 – Emergency Services
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Barwon Mental Health Services (24/7): 1300 094 187
- Suicide Line: 1300 651 251
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-1800RESPECT (Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence): 1800 737 732
-MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
- Rainbow Door (LGBTIQA+ Support): 1800 729 367
Before you contact us:
To help save you time, we want to be clear about when Breathe Psychology may not be the right service.
We are unable to provide support for:
-psychosis
-eating disorders and treatment under an eating disorder management plan.
-alcohol or substance use as the primary concern
-People under the age of 16
-court-related assessments, legal reports, or medico-legal matters
-services funded under TAC, WorkCover/WorkSafe, NDIS, or FAS
For some mental health conditions, a psychiatrist referral is required:
If you have a history of mania, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, a referral from a psychiatrist is required before engaging in our service. This helps us ensure your treatment pathway is safe, appropriate, and well supported.
If we are the right service for you:
We will ask you to complete an intake form. Your answers help us:
-understand what you would like support with
-learn about your goals and preferences
-identify any safety or clinical factors
-match you with a psychologist whose skills and availability fit your needs
Our Intake Officer and Admin Team review your information as part of our matching process. This process was developed by our Principal Clinical Psychologist to make sure matching is ethical, safe, and aligned with best practice.
If you have any questions or prefer to speak with someone first, please call our friendly admin team otherwise please submit an enquiry below.