MrJesse Velik

Lecturer in Play Therapy (Industry Professional)

Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development

  • Lecturer in Play Therapy (Industry Professional)
    Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
  • Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria 3220

BIO

Jesse is a graduate of Deakin’s Master of Child Play Therapy course. He operates Therapy Through Play, a private practice based in Melbourne, while also providing consulting work and supervision to organizations around Australia. Jesse’s work explores new dimensions of play-based intervention, drawing from his extensive experience in both psychotherapeutic and creative domains. Alongside his clinical work, Jesse maintains strong ties to the arts community as co-director of On Rye Productions, an award-winning film production company. His ongoing research focuses on advancing FT4C (Filmmaking Therapy for Children) and Video Game Therapy for children, contributing to the development of contemporary therapeutic methodologies that bridge clinical practice with creative expression.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Lecturer in Play Therapy (Industry Professional)
    Deakin University, School of Health and Social Development

DEGREES

  • Master of Child Play Therapy
    Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Arts
    University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts
    Rose Bruford College, London, United Kingdom
  • Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, Drama
    Deakin University, Burwood, Australia

CERTIFICATIONS

  • APPTA Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor
    APPTA
  • APPTA Registered Play Therapist
    APPTA
  • Australian Writers' Guild- Full Member
    Australian Writers' Guild
  • MEAA- Full Member
    MEAA

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Health and Social Development

AREAS OF EXPERTISE