School Psychology Blog

The aims and objectives of this blog are to provide information to other professionals and parents on various topics relating to educational and school psychology.

This blog will provide a reflection on my work as an educational psychologist working in a school and in private practice.

My goal is to reflect upon my experience and provide tips, resources and useful information for counsellors and psychologists working within a school environment. Furthermore I will seek to provide general information for parents and students on various psychological and welfare issues.

I hope I can provide you with some valuable information and resources. Enjoy the journey, as life offers unlimited potential!
Deborah

Your Life Holds Unlimited Potential
You have the ability to attain whatever you seek;
Within you is every potential you can imagine.
Always aim higher than you believe you can reach.
So often, you’ll discover that when your talents
Are set free by your imagination,
You can achieve any goal.

If people offer their wisdom as you go through life,
Accept it gratefully. You can learn much from those who have gone before you.
Never be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head in your own direction if your heart tells you that it’s the right way for you.

Always believe that you will ultimately succeed at whatever you do, and never forget the value of persistence, discipline, and determination.
You are meant to be whatever you dream of becoming.

- Edmund O’Neill

About the author

Deborah is a qualified Educational Psychologist working in private practice in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. She has previously worked as a Student Counsellor in a school. Deborah has extensive experience with counselling, assessment and teaching.

Deborah Jepsen - Educational Psychologist

Having previously worked as a teacher and as a specialist delivering learning support and gifted programs, Deborah understands how to help students learn and can offer advice to teachers on learning programs.

Deborah has extensive experience in obtaining government funding for students with disabilities and has helped high school and university students with learning disabilities gain access to modified exams and teaching arrangements.

Deborah specialises in helping young people reach their full potential and live lives full of meaning and purpose.

Deborah is a counsellor for young people at school and at university. She can also conduct relevant cognitive and educational assessments. Deborah offers specialist personal coaching to help young people to study, become motivated and beat exam anxiety.

Deborah has the following university qualifications and professional memberships:

Qualifications

• Master of Educational Psychology – The University of Melbourne.
• Graduate Diploma of Education – Monash University.
• Graduate Diploma of Educational Psychology – Monash University.
• Bachelor of Social Science (Pastoral Counselling) – The Australian Catholic University.
• Bachelor of Science – The University of Melbourne.
• Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with Children and Adolescents.

Professional Memberships

• Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
• Fully registered psychologist with the Psychologists registration board of Victoria.
• Member of the Girls’ Schools Counselling Network.
• Member of the Counselling and Careers Association (Current President).
• Member of the Bayside Independent Schools Network.
• Member of the Australian Guidance and Counselling Association Ltd.

Deborah also supports living a balanced and healthy life style.  Deborah is a keen swimmer and member of a masters swimming club. She also runs, rollerblades, sails, rides and is a member of the local gym.  Deborah also regularly practices relaxation and guided mediation techniques.

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