Jane Ronec , AASW

Jane Ronec is a credentialed Australian social work professional with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life seasons. She has extensive experience working with family violence, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, and she also assists clients coping with major life changes, work-related difficulties, and family concerns. Jane approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them identify strengths and resources that can be mobilized to face current challenges.

She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and that the first steps toward change are often the hardest. Jane aims to provide steady support while empowering individuals to explore options, build resilience, and pursue a more fulfilling life. Holding the AASW credential - a recognized social work qualification in Australia - she brings a respectful, strengths-based orientation to therapy and collaborates with clients to tailor practical strategies that fit their circumstances.

Prospective clients can expect a warm, respectful professional who values client autonomy and works alongside them to navigate healing, growth, and everyday stressors.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for everyday challenges

Jane Ronec integrates a range of evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, trauma, and relationship concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility - it is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce unhelpful patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to explore their experience at their own pace and build self-directed solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jane works collaboratively with clients and, together with licensed professionals and therapists when appropriate, will consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine which methods fit best. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what each person needs.

Online therapy with Jane is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, work, or wherever a client feels most comfortable, while preserving the collaborative, skills-focused work that underpins her practice.