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- Trauma informed
- Person centred
- Strengths based
About Jennifer
ACA counsellor, 11 years' experience. Jennifer "Jenny" Heraghty helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She also supports those affected by trauma and abuse, and people dealing with family conflict. Jenny uses a trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based approach in her work.
Jenny spent much of her early career at a community centre, providing counselling for anxiety, depression and transitions. She has experience helping people who have experienced intimate partner violence and providing assistance for leaving violent relationships and anger management. More recently she has worked in roles linked to domestic violence and child protection reporting.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations look at what is happening now, what has helped in the past, and small changes that fit into daily life. She pays attention to safety and coping skills when trauma or abuse are part of a person's history.
Her approach centres on listening and building on a person's existing strengths. She supports people to make decisions that reflect their goals, whether those are short-term coping strategies or longer-term life changes. Jenny aims to help people take manageable steps toward clearer priorities.
Sessions are conducted in English in Australia. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical details via the See online therapy options button and the brief matching questionnaire.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jenny uses a trauma-informed stance and a person-centred approach. A trauma-informed stance means the therapist pays attention to past harm and current safety, and introduces grounding and coping strategies when needed. A person-centred approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and supporting them to make their own choices.She also works from a strengths-based perspective. This means identifying existing skills and resources a person already uses, then trying small, practical steps to build on those strengths. These methods can help with anxiety, depression, relationship stress and adjusting after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their situation, goals and preferences. That discussion can include which skills to practise between sessions and what pace feels manageable.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. People often choose formats that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs or a shorter check-in during a work break.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Jenny works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people affected by trauma and abuse and those managing family conflict.
What style of therapy does she use?
She describes a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on listening, safety and building practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counselling experience in community and specialist settings. Recent roles have been linked to domestic violence and child protection reporting.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered at ACA level 4 and works in Australia. ACA is shown as her professional credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.