Welcome to Bellarine Counselling
Jen is a highly trained and experienced social worker and counsellor with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals and families. More specifically Jen is a ‘Relationships Australia’ trained Integrative Couples Counsellor, with additional qualifications in Family Therapy, Generalist Counselling and Social Work.
Jen works with individuals, families and couples in a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic manner to explore the challenges they are dealing with and support them in developing a positive outcome. Jen’s approach is electric and integrative combining different therapeutic modalities in a flexible manner to suit her clientele. Jen focuses on couples counselling, separation counselling, blended family development, individual counselling and grief and loss counselling.
Jen has developed her career working in support industries providing counselling and social work services to individuals and families experiencing crises. This has seen her move from working with young people and families in the education sector to many years of working in the public health sector, the past five in a senior role leading a team.
It is Jen's firm belief that "life can be better" and that if you ask yourself “if this is as good as it gets, is it good enough for me” and the answer is “no” that she would love the honour and privilege of working with you to find ‘good enough’.
Jen has undergone extensive training in:
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Master of Social Work
Graduate Diploma Counselling
Graduate Certificate Family Therapy
Relationships Australia – Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy
Professional membership: Australian Association of Social Workers.
Preferred modalities: Emotion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman, Solution Focussed Therapy, Integrative Couples Counselling approaches.
Preferred age groups: adults/all ages in family therapy work.
Confidentiality & privacy:
At Bellarine Counselling, we prioritise your confidentiality. You can trust that you will be treated with professionalism, respect, care, and the highest level of privacy. Jen, as a registered Social Worker, adheres to strict national guidelines set by AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
Our Location
Nestled in a calming space at Wonderkind&Co Therapeutic Consultancy, Bellarine Counselling offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages personal connections and healing.
LOCATION
Ariston House, Wonderkind&Co, 245 Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220.
The main sign says Wonderkind&Co, but you will also see the Bellarine Counselling sign in the car park. Free parking is available on site - enter from Pakington St or Aberdeen St.
HOURS
Fridays - Telehealth appointments
Saturdays - 9 AM - 4 PM in-person
