Counselling in Hawker, ACT

You have typically strived to get the most out of life. You love a challenge and until now felt pretty satisfied with life. Things are starting to look grey. You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging? You have lost the energy and confidence you once had and may even feel depressed and anxious at times. This is effecting your interpersonal and family relationships, health, and effectiveness at work. You feel "stuck".

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.

Life can offer challenges that can simply be overwhelming. It is in those times that many of us feel confused/lost or simply unheard in our relationships and struggle to communicate with our loved ones. For some of us trauma from our past is captivating enough to feel stuck and hold us back to fully become who we are suppose to be or experience of loss and grief impact our well-being and challenge our mental health. It could be anxiety and depression that keep you captive. If you are experiencing any of this or other life challenges I would encourage you to reach out and take a step towards well-being and meaning full life.

I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.

We all want to live a life worth living. Finding that can be quite a journey, with many twists and turns along the way. Embark on the search within the safety of a collaborative and therapeutic relationship. It certainly takes courage, but also has unimaginable rewards. Whether you are facing a new trial, or just decided to take action regarding a long standing issue, take the first step towards healing and overcoming. It is at your fingertips, and might be easier than you think.

Maybe you're down or anxious, have a medical diagnosis, find managing life's demands stressful or simply want to explore your relationships. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and you can expect to be listened to in a confidential and supportive environment.

Treating adolescents; adults; older adults; couples; families. Helping you to live a more fulfilling life doing what matters to you.

Do you feel stuck with certain behaviours, or situations? Finding it hard to change? Need someone to listen and help to navigate through situation? Please feel free to reach out, together we will explore your challenges, and find ways to move forward. I can support you with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, the impact of trauma on couples, self esteem, and family relationships. I am known for my welcoming presence, empathy, fine sense of cultural awareness and inclusive counselling practice. I speak fluently English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindko and Panjabi. My mission is simple: empower clients with plasticity of strength.

Do you need a down-to-earth person who just gets you? You might want help with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma, or relationships. Or you are looking for a translator to help you communicate across different neurotypes (NT/ND)? Do you want to break old habits, create new patterns, talk through things that you are still holding on to. Maybe you have been (newly) diagnosed with Autism or ADHD and you want to process your diagnosis in a neurodiversity affirming way? (Whilst I have a special interest in neurodiversity and trauma, I see a range of clients for a range of issues.)

I work with people in different life stages from older teens and young adults navigating life challenges to parents and people navigating a midlife transition. I welcome older adults who may be exploring new spiritual, psychological and physical territory. I welcome LGBTIQ+ folks. My goal is to support you in addressing the needs you bring and to support you to grow towards being the most whole and integrated person that you can be right now. Often our problems show up in the form of anxiety and/or depression but we are all in a unique situation.

I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.

I value and honour the courage it takes to live a life of meaning, to make contact with our own hurts and sorrows, and to care deeply and gently for our suffering, while engaging truly and joyfully in the world. I'm committed to being with you and holding a space where you can be real, seen and known, and develop your own sense of caring and connection with all parts of yourself and those around you.

APPOINTMENTS NOW OFFERED SATURDAY MORNINGS. When was the last time you held space for yourself? I believe that it’s okay to ask for help. In fact, I think it’s a privilege to hear your story––it takes courage to share. I specialise in women’s mental health support and both pre- and post-natal parental wellbeing, to constructively and positively help you to shift your worries and overcome life’s challenges.

Jenn is a clinical psychologist who has dedicated her career to providing client-centred, evidence-based treatment to individuals from all walks of life. Her core philosophy is working together with clients to meet their goals, She is particularly interested in working with clients with neurodiversity and gender diversity. While she is skilled in working with all clinical presentations, she has a specific interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, and sleep disorders.

Whether you've encountered an unexpected difficulty in your life, need to work through past events, or simply want to make some changes, we all need some help now and again. I'm a queer-friendly, sex-positive counsellor who works in a broad range of areas including depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, sexual and gender identity, and relationship difficulties.