Jonathan O’Neill

Lecturer
M.Psych (Counselling), B.Psych, Post Grad Dip. Sexology
Email: jonathan.oneill@nd.edu.au

• Biography

  Jonathan is a Counselling Psychologist and works as a lecturer in the Counselling and Behavioural Science programs in the School of Arts & Sciences on the Fremantle campus.  He has worked extensively as a practitioner in both public and private settings including the Sexual Assault Resource Centre, Abbotsford Private Hospital, Youth Focus, Sexual Health Quarters, and The Autism Association of WA.  Jonathan also currently works in private practice, providing therapeutic services for a wide range of clients and presenting issues.

  Jonathan’s Masters research focused on the lived experience of transgender people in Western Australia, and he has presented at numerous conferences and training seminars in the fields of sexuality, gender, and trauma.

  Jonathan has taught counselling and psychology units at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels since 2017 at Notre Dame and Curtin, and has given guest lectures at ECU and Murdoch.

• Teaching Areas

  Group Therapy
  Professional Practice
  Counselling Skills
  Trauma
  Gender and Sexuality

• Research Expertise and Supervision

  Qualitative research in the field of gender and sexuality

• Conference Papers

  The Lived Experience of Trans People in Australia: Transition and Counselling Psychology (WPATH Conference 2016)

• Professional Affiliations

  AHPRA - Registered Counselling Pschologist and Board-Approved Supervisor
  APS College of Counselling Psychologists - Fellow
  Australian Psychological Society - Member
  Association of Counselling Psychologists - Member