Dr Mary Jessop

Dr Mary Jessop is a dedicated and compassionate Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in Australia. With a professional career focused on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people, she specialises in the assessment and treatment of a diverse range of psychological and developmental difficulties in children and adolescents. Dr Jessop utilises a family-focussed approach to clinical care, recognising the essential role that parents and caregivers play in supporting young people through emotional and behavioural challenges. Her clinical experience spans both the public and private sectors, encompassing inpatient and community-based settings.

Throughout her career, Dr Jessop has developed key clinical interests in early intervention, trauma-related disorders, and attachment-focussed therapy. She is deeply committed to improving service access for families, particularly those where parents experience chronic illness. This dedication is demonstrated by her active involvement in developing service frameworks, providing training in family-focussed interventions, and contributing to national mental health initiatives. She is also a certified trainer in specialised family programmes and regularly engages in professional supervision and interdisciplinary networks to support the wider mental health community.

Dr Jessop obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and completed her specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in 2001. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), which is the premier professional body for psychiatrists in the region. Furthermore, she is an Accredited Member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, reflecting her high level of expertise and ongoing commitment to her medical specialty.