Jacob Sargeant

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

• Bachelor of Commerce

• Master of Professional Psychology

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Summary Professional Experience:

Jacob is a Registered Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families facing complex situations.

After beginning his career in sports strategy, working with the Sydney Swans and major national sporting bodies, Jacob transitioned into psychology and now brings that same focus on growth, resilience, and performance to his clinical work. He is passionate about supporting personal development and values both the steady progress and the meaningful “aha” moments that signal big change.

Drawing on experience across high-performance and educational settings, Jacob has worked extensively with adolescents, young adults, and adults. His practice includes psychological assessment and therapy, grounded in trauma-informed care as the foundation for sustainable change. He has led initiatives across regional Australia, including delivering non-traditional therapy with men’s groups in the Tiwi Islands and implementing telehealth programs for primary schools.

Jacob’s approach is person-focused and pragmatic, prioritising practical outcomes that lead to tangible improvements in an individual’s everyday life. He draws from a versatile range of evidence-based frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailored to the specific needs of each individual.