Welcome

Hello, my name is Jennifer Swan and as a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare Provider, I am able to assist people with individual counselling, Please get in touch if you would like to book a counselling session.

I live and work on Dja Dja Warrung Country, Castlemaine, Victoria. I am currently meeting with folks via Zoom, Phone or home visits within the local area.

I recognise that problems have long and complex histories, but I love to work in creative ways with folks to resist their undermining effects in our lives. The work I do builds upon the work of many folks, communities and social movements. Unfortunately, I don’t have a magic wand, but I can explore with you about your skills and knowledge about your life. I can work alongside you so that you are able to get in touch with what is important to you and the web of relationships in your life.

I work from a position that 'the problem is the problem, not the person' as a way to strengthen peoples abilities to re-negotiate their relationship with these problems. I bring warmth, humour, creativity and strive to create an atmosphere that is relaxed and comfortable. You can expect to be treated with kindness and respect and I really look forward to meeting you.

I work with folks navigating

• The effects of abuse, including anxiety, depression, trauma and isolation.

• Plurality and Dissociation. I work in ways that recognise and support people’s internal and external systems.

• Gender and sexuality based oppression

• Untangling the impacts of Normativity so you can get the support you need and take pride in who you are in all your beautiful uniqueness.

My assistant organises and books appointments. They only work a few hours per week, so it might take them a few days to get back to you. Please leave a message on 0423332969 or email jenniferswan5555@gmail.com and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live and work. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and celebrate the continuing connection of the Dja Dja Wurrung people to their lands, waters, and culture. We recognise the unique place held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original owners and custodians of the lands and waterways across the Australian continent, with histories of continuous connection dating back more than 60,000 years.

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