Jenny Makros
MclinPsych; BA(hon); DipEd; MAPS
Jenny Makros is the Director of Living Potential Psychology and a Consulting Psychologist. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with The Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. She is a PBA registered supervisor, registered Medicare practitioner, and a qualified trainer and educator.
Jenny has extensive experience working as a psychologist and as an educator in private and public mental health and educational settings. Currently, in addition to running a private practice she holds a senior psychology position in a major public health service in Victoria, Australia. Over time, she has provided psychotherapy for people who have experienced a broad range of challenging life circumstances and mental health issues. In addition, Jenny works with her clients to identify and pursue life goals and aspirations that make life meaningful, rewarding and joyous.
Jenny draws on a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to tailor treatments that meet her client’s specific needs. She is a skilled practitioner in Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and teaches mindfulness-based strategies to her clients both individually and in groups. Jenny also draws on Positive Psychology theory, research and techniques to assist her clients in advancing their lives beyond problem resolution and into the domain of positive human experience.
Through her clinical training and broad experience working in clinical and non-clinical, public and private settings, Jenny is able to accurately assess client needs and make appropriate recommendations regarding what is likely to be of greatest benefit to them, whether it be working with her, another LPP psychologist or another service.
If you wish to discuss your particular needs or those of someone close to you, feel free to Contact Us and Jenny will personally respond to your enquiry.
