- Relationship communication
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Jennifer
Jennifer Altheimer is an ACA and PACFA counsellor with 18 years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, anxiety, depression and life transitions. Jennifer also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, self-esteem and career stress.
She listens for strengths and practical steps rather than labels. Sessions focus on clear goals, better communication and manageable changes. Jennifer uses client-centred conversation to help people feel understood and to build on what already works for them.
Jennifer draws on mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions in the moment. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable next steps when someone feels stuck. Internal Family Systems ideas are sometimes included to help people understand conflicting parts of themselves.
Her work covers a long list of everyday concerns: intimacy and commitment worries, family of origin patterns, blended family issues, abandonment and attachment themes, body image and eating concerns, caregiver stress, and anger or guilt. She also supports people navigating separation, parenting challenges and communication breakdowns.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Jennifer encourages clear boundaries, better decision-making and concrete skills for coping with stress. She describes clients as the experts of their lives and focuses on helping them retrieve their own resources.
To begin, clients follow an initial matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses client-centred methods that prioritise the person’s perspective and lived experience. This approach involves active listening and reflective conversation to help people clarify what matters and to identify personal strengths that can be used to address problems.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Mindfulness practice can reduce reactivity to stress and support clearer choices when someone feels overwhelmed.
Solution-focused work is used to set small, practical goals and to map concrete next steps. This approach suits people who want short-term direction and quick, measurable changes in day-to-day behaviour.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That collaborative process helps shape the plan for subsequent sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around study, work or commute times, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help young adults keep therapy consistent alongside changing schedules.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship strain, parenting pressures, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and setting small achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of life and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and works in Australia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone or in-person sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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