Jen Gibbons Counsellor

Therapy with Jen I approach my work from a client-centred perspective; bringing warmth, empathy and unconditional care into my sessions. I see our work as a collaborative journey; focused on building a strong foundation of trust in order for us to work together on your goals. My support is tailored to meet your unique needs, and I enjoy utilising creative strategies in sessions. I am trained in a range of evidence-based focused psychological strategies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Solution-Focuesed Brief Intervention. I am particularly interested in, and passionate about working in the areas of personality disorders, substance abuse, complex trauma/PTSD, episodes of psychosis, dissociation and anxiety. Jen's Qualifications & Experience Jen has 14 years experience working in private practice, government and non-government sectors. She has a Bachelor Degree in Counselling, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA). Jen has extensive experience in working with young people (12+) and adults across domestic and family violence, criminal justice, child protection, homelessness and mental health. Prior to work in private practice, Jen has a led a number of large-scale projects across NSW in the community and mental health sectors focused on improving client experiences when accessing support. Jen was a key-contributor to a research project that identified barriers to adherence to life-saving HIV (antiretrovirals) medication for vulnerable populations across NSW. Findings of the project subsequently resulted to initiatives aimed at increasing medication adherence, and the findings were presented at an international HIV/AIDS Conference in Darwin in 2013. Registered practitioners at The READ Clinic are independent practitioners who engage The READ Clinic to provide administrative support. All decisions regarding client treatment and care are the responsibility of the individual practitioners. LOCATION Jen is available at READ Clinic Erina.