- Relationship focus
- Client-centred approach
- Practical steps
About Jennifer
Jennifer Altheimer helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, depression and life transitions. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue. Jennifer speaks plainly and aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
Jennifer is an ACA counsellor - that is, a member of the Australian Counselling Association - and a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, PACFA. She brings 18 years of experience to her work and focuses on helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Her manner is warm, approachable and respectful.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs. Jennifer uses a client-centred way of working that places the person’s experience at the centre. She combines that with mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps and internal family systems ideas to help people find practical ways forward.
In sessions she looks for existing strengths and helps people name practical steps. She supports parents with blended family issues, couples facing commitment or communication problems, and people dealing with abandonment or attachment wounds. Jennifer also offers coaching-style conversations for those wanting clearer direction in career or life changes.
Her approach emphasises listening, empathy and collaborative planning. People who feel stuck or overwhelmed can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and goal-focused options to try between sessions.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s needs and perspective at the heart of sessions, which means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s pace to build understanding and direction. This approach helps with relationship, self-esteem and life-change concerns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices that bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity; it can help with anxiety, stress and emotion regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at what is already working and identifies small, practical steps to move forward, which is useful for goal-oriented issues like career decisions or coping with transitions.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will tailor the mix of methods to suit each person. Clients are invited to reflect on what they want to change and to co-design the pathway to those changes.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and practical homework more easily between appointments. Discuss format options when you arrange your first session to find what fits your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Jennifer work with?
She supports people with relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, centred on the person’s experience and strengths, with practical steps and mindfulness woven into sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
Jennifer has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of issues and brings a focus on helping people improve relationships with themselves and others.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor and a member of PACFA, and is based in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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