Welcome to Cammeray Counselling
Transforming Lives Through Convenient, Affordable and Effective Counselling.
Counselling and Therapy for Individuals
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming, or we can feel a loss of direction or purpose. Making the decision to see a counsellor may feel like a big step to take – but it can be one of the best decisions you make!
Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.
Welcome!
I’m Jane Stephens, a qualified Registered Telehealth (phone and online) counsellor based in Sydney, Australia. I’m passionate about helping people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals to live authentically empowered lives through affordable online telehealth counselling services.
My intention is to offer counselling therapy to people who can't access other mental health services, either due to remote or regional locations in our large country, or due to financial difficulties.
In this current cost of living crisis, I aim to bridge a much needed gap for those who aren't able to access psychological services through Medicare. By offering online services I can keep costs down and therefore offer far lower rates to my clients than those of traditional, face to face counselling in rooms.
I provide both short and long term telehealth counselling, both online and telephone, to adult individuals, and I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds who come to me with a diverse range of problems, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Grief & Loss
- Adult ADHD Assessment & Support
- Parenting Children & Teens with ADHD and Neurodiversity
- Life Difficulties
- Separation & Divorce
My focus is on building a supportive space where, together, we nurture a strong therapeutic alliance. I work from a place of openness, sincerity, mindfulness and exploring solutions, while always emphasising your strengths and resilience.
My approach to counselling is Person-Centred (PC), so I respect your autonomy, dignity and uniqueness – you are the expert in your own life and have the potential to grow and change. In my integrative approach, I use a PC non directive framework as my base and then, by building on this foundation, I can incorporate more active counselling methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy, to find different perspectives and a way of reframing life stories.
I also incorporate psychoeducation where appropriate, as I believe knowing more about how our minds work is not only empowering but is a fundamental factor toward achieving optimum mental health and wellbeing. For this reason I have recently trained in Dr. Dan Siegal's Interpersonal Neurobiology training to integrate quantum physics research into treating Anxiety and Stress with IPNB tools and techniques.
Adult ADHD Assessment
I am trained in the Focalength Method™ of the Holistic Assessment and Management of ADHD, developed by Psychiatrist Dr. Tony Mastroianni. This is a different way of looking at the whole person, and assessing them through the lens of their 10 Life Domains.
To find out more or to book an appointment, contact me at 0413829141
Find solutions
As your counsellor, I aim to help you find solutions, make positive changes and enhance your wellbeing. I work collaboratively with you and tailor my approach to suit your needs and preferences. I respect your pace and boundaries – and actively encourage you to give feedback during our sessions. With more complex cases, I can signpost and guide you on to specialist services by making use of my extensive network and contacts.
Start your journey
The choice to start your journey into therapy can be a hard one, but it can also be the most rewarding decision you can make!
I'm committed to offering a safe and non-judgmental partnership where we unlock a deeper understanding of what might be holding you back, to help you build your innate strengths and move closer to your true self.
Take control
It's such a privilege to use my training to participate in a client's transformation from a hard place to empowerment, where they proactively take control of their life.
I believe that my clients help each other, because they add to my experience as a counsellor and become part of what I do. The wisdom and learning gets passed on to others in a small piece of the chain of goodwill, which contributes to our collective healing.
What Is Person-Centred Therapy?
Based on the theory of Carl Rogers developed in the 1940s, Person-Centred therapy is rooted in the belief that the person has all the answers from within to thrive, so the therapist empowers you to find the answers. It's a therapy that comes under the humanistic umbrella, and humanistic psychology believes that we all contain untapped potential. Client- or person-centred therapy focuses on maximising your ability to find solutions with the right amount of support from me. It is a non-directive approach requiring you to actively take the reins during each session, allowing you to guide the direction.
You decide what to talk about, not me as your counsellor, but your our relationship is an integral part of your therapy. Sessions focus as much on the present as the past - and on a free environment to be you. Person-centred therapy requires me to focus on your needs rather than give an in-depth analysis of your difficulties. I actively listen to you and understand how the world works from your point of view.
Fees and Information
Affordable Rates
Telehealth sessions allow me to offer counselling at an affordable rate rather than a face-to-face session with the additional overheads of maintaining counselling rooms. I'm based in Sydney but can provide sessions for anyone in Australia with access to an internet connection, even in regional and remote areas.
An initial FREE 15 -minute consultation takes place; then rates cost $75.00 for 50 minutes with student/senior rates available for $45.00.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
Great flexibility on session times. No more rushing to appointments or rearranging your schedule to fit sessions. With telehealth counselling, you can choose the best time and place for you. Whether at home, in the office, or travelling, you only need an internet connection to access our sessions from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Confidentiality is essential, and my platform ensures a safe and secure environment for you to share your thoughts and feelings openly. All communication is encrypted to safeguard your privacy.
Comfort and Accessibility
Online telehealth therapy allows you to engage in counselling from the familiar setting of either your home or place of choice, which helps to promote a sense of comfort and emotional security. For individuals with a disability, telehealth offers an opportunity to provide equal access for all.
Flexible Options
Telehealth counselling offers various options, including video and voice calls. This versatility allows you to choose the method that suits you best. Video calls provide a face-to-face experience that resembles in-person sessions, or voice calls offer a more private session if you don’t wish to show your face or have an unstable internet connection, enabling you to engage in therapy according to your needs.
Get in touch
Contact me to arrange an initial FREE 15 minute consultation, or if you have any questions about how counselling works. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help you.
You can also call me on 0413829141 during business hours if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
Enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours.
All contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
From Cammeraygal country, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respects to their elders past and present and emerging.
The healing and wholeness which effective therapy facilitates is in the service of love
Dr. Harville Hendrix
We first have to be aware of what is really going on inside of us before we can do anything about it
Dr. David R. Hawkins
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