Jane Ronec, AASW
Compassionate, practical support for life’s hard moments
Details
| Name | Jane Ronec |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Jane
Jane Ronec is an AASW counsellor who helps people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and other challenges that make day-to-day living harder. Jane’s approach treats the person, not just the problem, and she aims to make sessions practical and understandable.
Jane draws on nine years of professional experience in Australia. She believes people are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening to what matters, noticing patterns, and trying small changes that fit each person’s life. Her work uses Narrative ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques. That means she helps people reframe stories they tell about themselves and choose actions that match their values.
Cognitive Behavioural and Dialectical Behaviour strategies are added when people want concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety or impulsivity. Parents reading this will find practical language and short-term goals in sessions. Jane also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction concerns, sleep problems and career questions.
She pays attention to attachment, abandonment and body image issues when they arise in conversation. Therapy is offered in formats that suit different schedules, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and messaging. Jane works in English and does not take international clients.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Jane works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jane directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jane directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based approaches fit online therapy
Jane blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative, more helpful storylines. It can be useful for people who feel stuck by old labels or past events. ACT helps people identify their values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals guide the work and the therapist follows the person’s pace.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to see which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean mixing Narrative ideas with ACT exercises or adding cognitive and dialectical skills for emotion regulation. The plan is adjusted as progress and priorities shift.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options support continuity of care and flexibility while working toward real, practical goals.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues can be addressed in sessions?
Jane works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also supports people with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep troubles, addictions and career stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions balance listening and reflection with skills-based tools tailored to the person’s goals.
What background does the counsellor have?
Jane has nine years of professional experience in Australia and experience working with family violence, trauma recovery and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are noted?
She holds AASW as her listed credential and practices from Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with Jane?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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