Jess Brown

Jessica is a Registered Social Worker with the SWRB also a member of ANZASW. She is an experienced and dedicated Social Worker with a Bachelor degree in Social and Community Work and a Post Grad (Distinction) in Social Welfare. Jessica also has gained qualifications in Professional Supervision and Clinical Advisor roles for upcoming contractual change.
Jessica appreciates working alongside people in their change journey, and welcomes referrals from all demographics embracing diversity.
Jessica has experience working from a Kaupapa Maori lens and has worked in the fields of grief, mental health, crisis intervention, addictions and whanau centred practice.
Jessica is based in Invercargill and is an accredited provider of ACC Sensitive Claims as a counsellor and social worker. Session times can be flexible and telehealth is an option if needed.

Jessica has grown a strong base of Supervisee's and enjoys the educational aspects of her Clinical Supervision practice.
Jessica has recently taken on a role of Clinical Advisor for South Coast Psychology and is loving the challenge, the change in scope for professional development and the increased knowledge base that supports Providers and Clients through the SCS process.
Jessica works from a strengths based model and believes that finding the right therapist is key to a healthy and successful therapeutic relationship.

Jessica is a born and bred Southlander with a passion for cheese rolls, chilly Southern winter frosts, has an interest in societal sociology, and feels that working with people to give them tools, ideas and motivation to be the best version of themselves is an absolute privilege.