INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQs section provides answers to common questions about how Slow Release Psychology can help.

Psychologists can support the emotional and mental health aspects of living with a chronic condition like T1D. This may include help with:
- Burnout and diabetes distress
- Anxiety or depression related to diabetes management
- Health-related perfectionism or fear of complications
- Navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions
Therapy offers a space to process the emotional load.
Absolutely. Caring for someone with T1D can bring its own form of emotional fatigue, hyper-vigilance, and grief.
You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated. Therapy provides a space for you to feel supported, resourced, and heard.
It means we don’t just understand the clinical side—we’ve lived it.
Jessica is both a parent and partner to people with Type 1, and that experience shapes the way she works: with empathy, nuance, and an ability to meet clients where they are—without needing to translate or educate.
Diabetes distress refers to the emotional burden of managing a chronic condition—things like exhaustion, guilt, frustration, or fear of failure.
Burnout happens when the constant demands of managing T1D feel overwhelming or unmanageable.
Psychological support can help reduce the pressure, increase self-compassion, and build a more sustainable approach to care.
No, Jessica does not have Type 1 Diabetes. She is a dedicated caregiver — a mother and wife to family members living with the condition

Yes. All therapy (when available) and supervision is offered via secure video conferencing, so you can access care from anywhere in Australia.
- Therapy for children and adolescents, couples therapy, and family-based therapy (as these are specialised areas)
- Assessments of competency, neuropsychological or cognitive functioning, or learning ability
- Medico-legal reports or reports for the family court, compensation purposes, or employers
- Treatment for neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
During the initial session, Jessica will provide you with information about confidentiality and consent.
Together with Jessica, you will develop goals for treatment and a treatment plan.
Sessions are 50-minutes in duration, with the frequency of sessions determined in the initial session.
Prior to or during the initial appointment, Jessica will discuss whether her experience and expertise are likely to be helpful for your concerns.
If Jessica is unable to assist you, she will aim to provide appropriate alternate referral options.

Get in touch to arrange a session or for more information.