Business Details
Your Trusted Holistic Counsellor in Sydney
With over 15 years of dedicated experience, Jennifer Perkins MFT has established herself as a leading counsellor and psychotherapist in Sydney, specializing in holistic, trauma-informed care. Our practice is built on a foundation of social justice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit to foster profound personal growth. As a board-certified therapist with advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and trauma recovery, we bring a wealth of expertise to addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and complex trauma. Our commitment to client-centered care is reflected in our flexible approach, offering both online and in-person sessions tailored to individual needs.We maintain rigorous professional standards through affiliations with organizations like ACA, PACFA, and EMDRIA, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. By prioritizing your innate wisdom and resilience, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful transformation. Our extensive experience working with LGBTQI communities and gender-diverse individuals underscores our dedication to inclusive, culturally competent care that empowers clients to lead authentic, fulfilling lives.
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual Counselling
Trauma Counselling
EMDR Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Holistic Counselling
LGBTQI Counselling
Clinical Supervision
Mindfulness Counselling
Couples Counselling
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of trauma-informed therapeutic expertise
- Specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems
- Culturally competent LGBTQI+ and gender-affirming care
- Holistic mind-body-spirit approach to healing
- Flexible online and in-person session options
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
- PACFA (Psychotherapy And Counselling Federation of Australia)
- Australia Counselling Association (ACA)
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)
Services
Psychotherapy
Holistic psychotherapy addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma through evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Combines mind-body-spirit approaches to foster resilience and personal growth while treating PTSD, relationship challenges, and complex trauma. Tailored sessions help clients develop coping strategies and achieve lasting transformation.
EMDR Therapy
Certified EMDR treatment for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety disorders using bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories. Addresses symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance while promoting emotional regulation. Integrates trauma-informed care with mindfulness techniques to help clients reclaim agency over their narratives and reduce distressing symptoms.
LGBTQI Counselling
Specialized support for LGBTQI+ individuals and gender-diverse clients, including coming-out processes and family transitions. Provides culturally competent care through WPATH-aligned practices and trauma-informed approaches. Focuses on identity exploration, relationship challenges, and overcoming systemic discrimination while fostering self-acceptance and community connection.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for all relationship types, including non-traditional and LGBTQI+ partnerships, using communication-focused techniques. Addresses conflict resolution, intimacy building, and conscious relationship development. Specializes in pre-marriage counselling, separation planning, and healing relational trauma through evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.
Mindfulness Counselling
Integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation challenges. Teaches grounding techniques and present-moment awareness to improve daily functioning. Combines meditation principles with trauma-informed care to help clients develop sustainable self-care routines and reduce symptoms of chronic stress.
People
Jennifer Perkins MFT
Principal Therapist
U.S. board-certified counsellor with 15+ years of experience in trauma-informed therapy and LGBTQI+ mental health. Holds advanced degrees in counselling and marriage family therapy, with certifications in EMDR and clinical supervision. Specializes in holistic approaches combining mind-body-spirit connections for personal transformation.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, trauma recovery, and mindfulness-based therapies, integrating a holistic mind-body-spirit approach.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, I provide both online telehealth and in-person sessions to accommodate diverse client needs and accessibility requirements.
How do you support LGBTQI+ clients?
As an active member of Gaylesta and WPATH, I offer gender-affirming therapy and culturally competent care tailored to LGBTQI+ communities.
What experience do you have with trauma counselling?
I'm a certified EMDR practitioner with advanced training in trauma recovery, specializing in treating PTSD, abuse, and complex trauma for 15+ years.
Can you help with relationship and couples counselling?
Yes, I work with all relationship types using evidence-based techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections.
