Meet Jaen Andrews (she/her)
Jaen is a warm and person centred counsellor with over 10 years of experience working with couples and individuals. Jaen believes that empathy is therapeutic in its own regard and that “holding space” allows clients to safely to express the heart of their problems. As a practitioner, Jaen is insightful, kind and finds genuine interest in her client’s lives and emotions.
Jaen specialises in Individuals and couples counselling, using a variety of teachings and offerings to suit each situation. Jaen specialises in issues relating to chronic pain, particularly in maintaining relationships throughout the chronic pain journey.
Jaen also has a special interest in affair repair and truly believes that couples can not only rebuild trust, but deepen their emotional intimacy.
Jaen has a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the University of Tasmania and a Certificate in Youth and Family studies from the Vancouver College of Counsellor Training. She has completed further formal training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma and has attained levels 1&2 in Gottman techniques.
Jaen is currently studying Integrative Sex Coaching and plans to incorporate these learnings into her practice in late 2026.
Jaen is a registered member of the ACA, level 2.
Diversity statement:
Jaen is a member of the LGBTQI+ community and welcomes queer issues and discussion in her sessions. Jaen is also neurodiversity friendly and believes that all of you is welcome in counselling; please feel free to direct Jaen on how best to help you in her sessions.
Jaen recognizes the traditional custodians of Australian land and pays her respects to elders past, present and emerging. Jaen acknowledges past atrocities done onto Aboriginal people and recognises that sovereignty was never ceded. Jaen stands on palawa land in beautiful lutruwita.
