Dr Jacinta Bleeser is a clinical psychologist and psychologist based in St Kilda, VIC. You can find the practice at Suite 9, Level 9, 118 Queen Street, St Kilda VIC 3182. The focus is on practical, down-to-earth support for mental health, whether you’re dealing with day-to-day stress or something that’s been building up for a while.
Dr Bleeser provides individual counselling sessions, with a strong focus on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). CBT can be helpful when thoughts, feelings, and behaviours start to lock into unhelpful patterns. It’s not about quick fixes. In many cases, it’s about learning tools you can use both in the session and in real life afterwards.
People come in for a range of concerns. Anxiety and low mood are common, along with stress that makes it hard to switch off. At times, life events, work pressure, or sleep problems can all feed into the bigger picture. Dr Bleeser also does anxiety and depression screening, which can be a good first step when you want a clearer idea of what’s going on.
Stress management is another key part of the work. That might include settling the nervous system, building better coping habits, and putting structure around what you can control. Even small changes can matter, especially when things feel busy and your mind won’t slow down.
For families, Dr Bleeser also offers behavioural therapy for children. Kids can feel overwhelmed in their own way, and it can show up at home, at school, or in how they manage emotions. In these sessions, the aim is usually to find clearer strategies that fit the child’s needs and the everyday routines around them.
As a clinical psychologist, Dr Bleeser’s training supports evidence-based approaches like CBT, and her sessions are set up to be calm and straightforward. There’s no pressure to “get it perfect” straight away. Sessions are about making steady progress and building a plan you can actually stick with.
If you’re looking for support in St Kilda, Dr Jacinta Bleeser’s practice is set up for individual care, including counselling, CBT, stress management, and screening for anxiety and depression, plus behavioural therapy for children.