Jen Murray , AASW

Jen Murray is a counsellor and an accredited social worker (AASW) with 20 years of professional experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental approach and works with people across a wide range of life challenges, helping them move from worry and uncertainty toward clearer direction and emotional relief.

Her practice supports those managing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, career transitions, anger, bipolar disorder and the many practical and emotional demands of life change. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment and attachment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, financial concerns, self-love, women's issues and workplace stress.

Clients do not need to arrive with perfect words or a fixed plan; Jen meets whatever is brought into the room and gently explores what matters most. Her work is informed by trauma-aware principles, a strengths-focused outlook and spiritual or existential perspectives, offering space for meaning-seeking alongside problem-solving. She describes herself as broad-minded and experienced, and brings curiosity, a love of learning and a warm respect for connection to her therapeutic relationships.

As a holder of the AASW credential, she carries recognised accreditation as a social worker, signalling a professional commitment to ethical practice and ongoing development.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jen Murray draws on client-centered therapy, existential therapy and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead - this approach helps when people need a safe space to explore feelings, relationships and identity. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, values and life purpose, which can be useful for those facing big life transitions, grief or questions about direction. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes to reduce distress and build coping skills, making it especially helpful for immediate problems like stress, workplace issues and short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jen collaborates with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adapting methods over time to match goals, preferences and what emerges in sessions. This collaborative stance supports clearer goals and active participation in change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and access regular support with a licensed professional and therapist who can guide the process.