- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem work
About Jean
Jean Carruthers is an AASW-accredited social worker with over 20 years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and coping with major life changes. Her practice also addresses guilt and shame alongside related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns.
She has worked across sexual abuse, domestic violence, family law, community services and social work education. That background informs a practical, grounded way of working with difficult memories and strong emotions. Sessions focus on clear conversation and steady planning rather than labels or jargon.
Jean aims to build a collaborative relationship where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be shared and validated. She helps people make sense of what has happened and identify small, manageable steps to improve day-to-day functioning. She also supports clients who are dealing with grief, loss of motivation, and reduced confidence.
When life shifts suddenly or slowly, Jean draws on experience helping people navigate separation, caregiver stress, and midlife transitions. She offers direct communication about coping strategies, boundaries and problem-solving. Practical tasks and reflective work are combined to help people try out changes between sessions.
Jean describes the first appointment as a chance to outline concerns, set priorities and agree on ways of working together. She encourages people to bring what feels most pressing. This is where plans start and next steps are agreed.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jean draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding experiences and developing practical coping strategies. One common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people process difficult events and reduce the ways those memories shape day-to-day reactions. This approach is useful for people dealing with past abuse or relationship trauma.Another approach emphasises problem-solving and skill-building for stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. That involves identifying patterns, practising new behaviours between sessions and refining strategies that improve functioning. These methods suit people who want direct, practical tools alongside reflective conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jean will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and together they will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work while managing appointments, childcare or work breaks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jean help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with major life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She works collaboratively to talk through those feelings, help people understand their history and try practical steps to reduce their day-to-day impact. The focus is on creating understanding and manageable change.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has more than 20 years' experience in sexual abuse, domestic violence, family law, community work and social work education. That background informs her approach to trauma and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.