ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Bliss Jackman, principal therapist and psycho-physiologist at The Togetherness Project…

From our clinics in Melbourne, Victoria and Perth (Fremantle), Western Australia, at The Togetherness Project, I support families, carers, and individuals navigating the challenges of mental health, neurodiversity, and eating disorders.

I deeply understand that family can take many forms - family of origin, family of choice, family of creation - and so my mission is to provide practical tools, compassionate guidance, and evidence-based strategies that empower families and support networks to foster resilience, understanding, and hope.

How I Work:

I believe that every family and support system is unique, bringing its strengths, values, and challenges. I tailor my approach to meet the needs of your relationships and circumstances, focusing on:

Strengthening communication and relational bonds
Supporting emotional regulation and overall well-being
Equipping carers and support networks with practical strategies to navigate eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID and OSFED), mental health and neurodiversity

I aim to create a collaborative, neuro-affirming space where families and support networks can build stronger connections and experience meaningful growth.

My Experience

I bring professional expertise and lived experience to my work, having held leadership roles in public mental health services and statewide initiatives.

As a neurodivergent professional (AuADHDer), I bring a deep understanding of the intersection between ADHD, autism, mental health, and family or relational dynamics. As a parent of five children, I have supported (and continue to support…even as marvellous adults) my children through diagnosis and treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, ADHD, Autism and other conditions. Those experiences have not just shaped my views on holistic and inclusive approaches to care; they are deeply embedded in my practice.

My governance work includes board roles with the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and Tandem Inc., as well as a position on the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) Steering Committee, focusing on enhancing mental health care, carer support, and clinician training.

If you are unsure where to turn next or what the next steps are…give me a call. We can discuss your options and explore the possibilities.

Talk soon, Bliss x

Bliss, founder of The Togetherness Project, smiling warmly in her Melbourne office, offering family therapy, neurotherapy, and mental health support for eating disorders, ADHD, and autism.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy

Master of Family Therapy (Ongoing)

Master of Psychological Practice (Ongoing)

Board Appointments:

Tandem Inc.

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED)

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Professional memberships:

Association of Australian Family Therapy

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED)

Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AAPD)

Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia (ANSA)

Int’l Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR)

QEEG candidate - International EEG Certification Board (IQCB)

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International Society of Neuroregulation and Research

I work with a variety of frameworks, including:

Structural Family Therapy and Systems Theory
Relational Approaches
Poly Vagal Theory
Somatic Approaches
Psycho-sensory modalities, including QEEG brain mapping, Neurofeedback/Neurotherapy and Havening Techniques.
Trauma-informed reflective practice that honours the lived experience and diversity of each family system

- Advanced Training in Eating Disorder Focused Family Therapy, Dr Andrew Wallis
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Enhanced (CBT-E)
- Collaborative Care Skill Facilitators Workshop (CCSW) Facilitator Training - as co-facilitator
- Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa (FBT) Training - as co-faciliator
- MCCAED Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Training, CEED and Dr Rachel Bryant-Ward
- MCCAED Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN)
- Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT) – Facilitator Training, Ceed & Dr Andrew Wallis
- Temperament-Based Training with Supports (TBT-S) – Facilitator Training, CEED and Dr Laura Hill
- Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) - CEED
- Clinical Supervision Training, Bouverie Centre
- Co-Design in The Real World with Authenticity, The Australian Centre For Social Innovation (TACSI)
- Intentional Peer Support (IPS)
- Single Session Peer Work, Bouverie Centre
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Family Therapy Training (ABFT)
Motivational Interviewing Training (MI)
Single Session Family Consultation, Bouverie Centre
Havening Techniques
Somatic Approaches to Trauma

TESTIMONIALS

From a Mum:

"You have been so informative, caring, warm, funny and encouraging. My brain and emotions have been given a big work out. You have opened the way to new ways of thinking, listening, communicating and being and left me in a stronger place. You have given me hope , resilience and new ways for our family to connect. "
From a Mental Health Clinician

" Thank you for everything- absolutely changed my ideas/beliefs (which, fortunately, I always kept to myself ! ). I can now understand better what happened to my Mum. Providing education for the carers is always time well spent. :) Thanks again.
From a Mum and Dad:

"Provided perspective, new learnings and frameworks to help us understand our role as carers better, helped us to relieve the pressure from ourselves; helped to know we are not alone and to hear stories of recovery. We left feeling re-energised and heard."
From a Lived Experience Supervisee:

"Being a highly empathetic person is an asset in the work that I do but can also take it’s toll when listening to many stories of grief, loss and trauma. LE supervision with Bliss has given me practical and valuable tools to ensure that I can protect myself from the impact of the work and therefore continue to do it well with the families that I work with. The lived experience connection is invaluable as Bliss understands first hand the impact of LE work and it therefore feels very safe sharing any pressure points with her ".
Carer, Melbourne

“Bliss has made such a difference—not just for my son, but for our whole family. The combination of Neurotherapy and family support helped us understand how stress and regulation affect everyone in the household. We now have tools to stay calm and connected, even in difficult moments. It’s been a truly transformative experience.”
Client, Age 42

“After years of feeling constantly on edge and mentally drained, Neurotherapy helped me experience what calm actually feels like. The sessions were relaxing, and the feedback from my QEEG helped me understand myself in a completely new way. I feel clearer, more focused, and more resilient in everyday life. It’s been genuinely life-changing.”
— Client, Age 42
34 year old Neurotherapy Client

Bliss is awesome. If you are looking for someone who is damn good at what they do and knows what they are talking about. Who listens to your experience, what you need help with. Who can then bridge the gap between her knowledge and what you are working through. I would say you have found the right person.