- Trauma informed
- Person centred
- Strengths based
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenny" Heraghty offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related concerns. She also helps people cope with major life changes and the practical impacts of separation and loss. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at helping people take small steps toward clearer choices in their day-to-day life.
Jenny is an ACA counsellor with 11 years of experience in community settings. Much of her early work was at a community centre providing short and longer-term counselling for anxiety, depression and transitions. She has also supported people affected by intimate partner violence and helped with leaving-violence planning and anger management.
More recently her roles have involved domestic violence and child protection reporting work. That experience means she is familiar with the systems people often encounter when safety and legal reporting are involved. In sessions she remains empathic and non-judgemental while focusing on practical next steps.
Her clinical style combines a trauma-informed lens with a person-centred and strengths-based framework. Conversations in the room aim to identify existing strengths and build from what is already working. Jenny emphasises clear communication and gradual behaviour changes that fit into everyday life.
People can expect someone who listens, holds space for difficult memories, and encourages realistic goal-setting. She invites people to reflect on their values and then try manageable actions that move them toward the life they want.
How therapeutic approaches work in online care
Jenny describes a trauma-informed approach that pays attention to how past harms affect current reactions. This means sessions gently explore triggers and coping strategies while avoiding re-traumatisation. A person-centred approach is also central, where the conversation follows the client's priorities and supports their choices. That approach helps with motivation and decision-making when life feels overwhelming.She uses a strengths-based framework to identify practical resources clients already have. Sessions often focus on small, achievable steps that build confidence and reduce avoidance. Together the approaches aim to help people manage anxiety, move through grief, and make clearer plans after separation or other life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what methods fit best with a client's needs, goals and preferences. Clients can expect to review what's working and adjust methods over time based on progress and comfort.
The biography did not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to suit school, work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jenny support?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathic and non-judgemental, with a focus on practical next steps. She combines trauma-informed care with person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Jenny has 11 years of counselling experience, much of it in a community centre setting. She has worked with people experiencing intimate partner violence and in domestic violence and child protection roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Australian Counselling Association at level 4 and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Please plan for sessions from within Australia.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.