About Us

Dr. Jo Sheedy, PhD is passionate about helping people realise their potential. She has more than 25 years of experience helping people achieve their mental and physical health goals. Jo originally trained as a physiotherapist and worked in that field for many years, growing her understanding of health, recovery and  resilience. Pursuing her passion for healing and mind-body medicine, Jo re-trained as a psychologist. She completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology / PhD through Monash University. Her PhD examined factors that allow people to live well with chronic pain. Her clinical practice focuses on optimising quality of life in the setting of health challenges and helping people recover from anxiety, depression and trauma. She is an endorsed Counselling Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Association. As a result of her unique background, Jo has specialist understanding of both the psychological and physical factors that promote resilience, wellbeing and optimal performance.