Jen Murray, AASW

Taking the step to seek support is an important move, and Jen Murray offers a calm, experienced presence to help people do just that. She is a counsellor and accredited social worker who holds the AASW credential and brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice. Jen works in a non-judgemental way with people from many backgrounds, welcoming whatever concerns they bring, whether that is worry, sadness, a sense of lost hopes, or anxiety about the future.

She supports clients facing relationship strain, family difficulties, career and workplace challenges, grief and life stage transitions, money worries, and issues around identity and purpose. Jen also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and women's issues. Her approach is trauma informed and strengths focussed, with a spiritual and existential lens when that best suits the person’s needs.

Clients do not need the perfect words or a fixed plan to begin. Jen invites people to bring what is on their mind and, together, to explore a path forward that feels right. Outside of clinical work she values nature, learning, adventure and connection, and brings a broad-minded, experienced and steady presence to her counselling practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Jen Murray

Jen works from a client-centred approach, focusing on the individual’s experience and helping them find their own solutions through empathetic listening and collaboration. This style suits people who want to be heard and guided rather than directed, and it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-worth, and everyday stresses.

She also draws on existential therapy, exploring questions about meaning, values and life purpose. This approach can support people navigating major life changes, grief, spiritual concerns, or a search for clearer direction.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is handled collaboratively. Jen will discuss different ways of working, consider each person’s goals and preferences, and adapt methods to fit what is most useful for the client. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists generally tailor their approach as part of treatment planning.

Online therapy with Jen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, those in regional areas, or people who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life and to continue therapy during transitions or when in-person appointments are impractical.