- Trauma informed
- Person centred
- Strengths based
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenny" Heraghty is an ACA counsellor with 11 years of experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. Jenny also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse and those exploring life purpose.
Much of her work was based in a community centre, providing counselling for anxiety, depression and transitions such as separation or divorce. She has helped people affected by intimate partner violence and offered practical leaving-violence assistance and anger management support. More recently she has worked in domestic violence and child protection reporting contexts.
Jenny uses a trauma-informed approach alongside a person-centred and strengths-based framework. In sessions she listens without judgement and helps clients name difficult experiences. She focuses on small, achievable steps that people can take toward clearer direction or calmer day-to-day functioning.
Conversations with Jenny tend to be practical and grounded. She helps people talk through communication problems, feelings of isolation, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. For those questioning what comes next after a life change, she supports gentle planning and decision-making rather than quick fixes.
Her background combines community counselling experience with roles connected to domestic violence and child protection. That mix shapes how she balances immediate safety and practical needs with longer-term goals about meaning and life purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Jenny works from a trauma-informed perspective which means she recognises how past harm can affect current reactions and relationships; this approach is used to keep conversation focused on safety and pacing. She also practises person-centred counselling which centres the client's own views and choices, helping them name values and make decisions. Lastly she uses a strengths-based angle to identify existing skills and resources a person can use when dealing with stress, anxiety or life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that fit their goals and circumstances. That collaboration helps shape session pace, focus and homework between meetings.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and to keep momentum while balancing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as communication problems and isolation.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based framework to help people identify small steps and practical options when feeling stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counselling experience, including community centre work and roles in domestic violence and child protection reporting.
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.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in Australia.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.