Jennifer Ranieri, PACFA

Jennifer Ranieri is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Australia with seven years of experience supporting individuals and groups facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar presentations, borderline personality challenges, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, suicidality, self-harm, and disordered eating. She holds PACFA, a credential that indicates registration with a professional counselling association in Australia and reflects her commitment to professional standards.

Jennifer works from a trauma-informed framework that emphasizes safety, trust, collaboration, choice and empowerment. She seeks to understand what has happened to each person in order to make sense of how past experiences influence current difficulties, and she collaborates with clients to build coping skills and clearer pathways forward. Her preferred therapeutic modality is DBT, and she welcomes questions from those who would like to learn more about this approach.

Jennifer values the courage it takes to seek support and believes in the inner strength people draw on to create change. She offers a supportive, empowering approach designed to help clients explore their goals, develop practical skills, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

DBT and Trauma-Informed Care for Online Therapy

Jennifer commonly uses DBT and a trauma-informed approach in her work. DBT, a skills-based therapy, focuses on teaching practical techniques for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-harm behaviors - it is often used for emotional regulation and mood-related challenges. A trauma-informed approach centers on understanding how past traumatic experiences shape present difficulties; it emphasizes collaboration, choice and empowerment to help people feel more steady and understood when exploring sensitive material.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with clients to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits each person’s needs and pace. Licensed professionals and therapists typically combine techniques to match the situation rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - sessions can fit around work, family and geographic constraints, and allow ongoing continuity of care. These formats make it easier to access consistent support and to practice skills in everyday settings while working together toward meaningful change.