Jake Linardon is a Psychiatrist based in Geelong, working out of 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia.
In day to day practice, Jake supports people dealing with serious changes in eating patterns and body image. This can include bulimia and anorexia, along with the stress and worry that often comes along with them. These issues are not just “about food”. They can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and day to day life, and that’s why getting the right mental health support matters.
Jake also looks after people who have been through tough health events, including COVID-19 and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Even when someone is physically recovering, the mental side can linger. At times it can show up as anxiety, low mood, trouble coping with uncertainty, or feeling on edge. In many cases, it helps to have a clinician who understands how illness can hit both the mind and the body.
Appointments are usually focused on what’s happening now, what’s been hard, and what goals feel realistic. Jake takes a calm, practical approach. Sessions can cover how thoughts and feelings interact, and what changes might help in everyday life. The aim is to make things more manageable, not to rush or pressure.
Because mental health and physical health can overlap, Jake’s work is about looking at the full picture. That might include how stress affects eating, how symptoms can feed into each other, and what support outside the consult room could look like. Over time, that can help people build better routines and feel more in control.
Jake works with adults and people who are experiencing complex mental health concerns. If you’re not sure where your problem fits, it’s still worth having a chat. Mental health care isn’t one size fits all, and your situation matters. The process can start with simple steps, then build from there.
At this clinic in Geelong, Jake offers specialist psychiatric care for people dealing with eating disorders and the mental impacts that can follow major illnesses like COVID-19 and SARS.
