Jean Carruthers, AASW

Jean Carruthers is an accredited social worker and counsellor with more than 20 years of experience supporting people through distressing and life-changing events. She holds the AASW credential, indicating her accreditation as a social worker, and has worked across areas such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, family law, community services and social work education. Jean specialises in helping people process trauma and abuse, manage grief and loss of motivation, and rebuild self-esteem and confidence.

She also supports individuals facing major transitions, offering practical and compassionate guidance to navigate change. Jean cultivates an open, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic alliance where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be heard and validated. Her approach focuses on helping people develop new understandings of their circumstances and identify achievable steps to improve wellbeing.

Recognising that seeking help takes courage, Jean walks alongside clients as they explore what would bring greater ease and purpose to their lives. She aims to create a safe space for reflection, growth and practical problem solving so people can move toward a more fulfilling and emotionally balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Jean draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to trauma and relationship concerns. One approach focuses on trauma-informed work that helps people process distressing experiences, reduce the hold of past events, and build coping strategies for day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasises skills-based coping and emotional regulation, teaching practical tools to manage stress, anxiety and low motivation so clients can regain stability and confidence. A third area of focus is attachment and relationship exploration, which helps people understand patterns in close relationships and develop healthier communication and boundaries.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Jean works with each person to identify goals, preferences and the strategies that best fit their situation, adjusting the plan as progress is made and needs evolve. The therapeutic relationship is an active partnership aimed at practical and personal growth.

Online therapy with Jean is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care through transitions, and access professional support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to deliver meaningful, evidence-informed care.