Jane Ronec

AASW

Australia

Practical, strengths-based social worker

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At a glance

Credentials

AASW

Registration

AASW, Australia / 675601

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. About Jane

   Jane Ronec works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She speaks plainly and helps clients sort out what matters most. Jane is an AASW social worker with nine years of experience in Australia.

   Clients often come for help after trauma, family violence, or when depression makes day to day living hard. Jane focuses on practical steps and drawing out a person’s strengths. She encourages small, manageable changes rather than big, sudden overhauls.

   Her approach is collaborative. Jane listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and notice what gets in the way. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to help people change unhelpful patterns and live in line with their values.

   She also applies strategies from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for emotion regulation and from Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about making changes. Sessions include straightforward skills practice, problem solving and gentle reflection on what matters most to the client.

   Jane helps with a wide range of concerns including addiction, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and career setbacks. Her style is calm, direct and encouraging, aimed at helping people build clearer routines and steadier coping in daily life.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by drawing out their own reasons for doing things differently and strengthening commitment. It suits people facing addictive behaviours, procrastination, or uncertainty about next steps.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that match a person’s values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then tailor a mix of methods collaboratively. That way the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single technique.
   
   Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists who use these methods adapt exercises and skills practice for remote sessions so people can keep building routines and coping skills in everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

   Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and relationship issues, plus a broad range of related topics such as parenting stress, sleep problems and career difficulties.

   How would sessions feel in terms of style and approach?

   Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. The counsellor listens, helps set clear goals, and uses practical exercises from ACT, CBT and client-centred methods.

   What is the counsellor's background and experience?

   She has nine years of professional experience working in Australia, including work with family violence and long-term stress and anxiety.

   What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

   The counsellor holds AASW and practises in Australia.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with this counsellor?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions priced and billed?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   What do I need to do to start therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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