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.

  • Research expertise and supervision

    • Qualitative research in the field of gender and sexuality

    Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology supervision:

    Jonathan is a supervisor in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology program, with his focus areas as follows:

    Gender & Identity:

    • Trauma, Sexuality, and Gender
    • Gender Diversity
    • Gender Identity

    If you are interested in studying Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and would like to Jonathan as your supervisor, please contact Dr Raquel Peel at raquel.peel@nd.edu.au. Alternatively, you can explore other supervisors available for this program.

  • Teaching areas

    • Group Therapy
    • Professional Practice
    • Counselling Skills
    • Trauma
    • 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