Mrs Adrienne Jeffries
Relationship Therapist, Social Worker AMHSW
Adrienne Jeffries Consulting
Stonyfell, Adelaide SA 5066
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
My practice offers you a calm safe haven where you can begin to resolve, grow and heal your relationships and most importantly your relationship with you. You are offered a private space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You are invited to explore both your inner and outer worlds. My approach leads you towards healing and reconnection with your deepest self.
Background
Adrienne has degree in social work. She is trained in Mindfulness, Family Therapy and Relationship Counselling. Her professional experience is wide ranging. She has worked in Child, Adolescent, Adult and Family Psychiatry. She has worked as a senior therapist and trainer at Mother's and Babies Health Association. She is experienced in working with young parents and young mothers who are depressed. She has worked as a Senior Therapist and Relationship Counsellor at Relationships Australia. She has been a school Counsellor at a girls' school. She has lectured and trained with the NSW Institute of Psychiatry.
Services
Adrienne works with individuals, couples and families for issues ranging from relationship work, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief and self development. She prefers to see couples together.
She feels privileged to be part of people's 'opening, growth and flowering.' She is passionate about creating opportunities for people to 'create the life they desire.' She helps people to understand how the past operates in the present and encourages them to learn how relationships and family patterns can support or destabilize their inner strength and wellbeing. She knows people are complex and is aware that emotional responses and beliefs are influenced by past experiences. All people do whatever they need to do to survive their life.
Quality Provision
Adrienne is a registered provider for medicare under the Better Health Outcomes program.
She provides consultancy to Government organisations around practice excellence issues.
She supervises and trains other counsellors and therapists. She is an experienced Clinician and widely recognized as a public speaker, trainer and clinical supervisor. She has written many courses and articles. Adrienne runs a three year course in personal growth and development based on Psychosynthesis.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- BASW - 1978 - University of South Australia
- Psychosynthesis - 1981 - Psychosynthesis SA
- Family Therapy - 1976 - Dept. Psychiatry Dr Gerard ACH
Modalities
Art Therapy - CBT - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Experiential - Inner Child - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Psychosynthesis - Solution Oriented - Transpersonal
Therapy Approach
Adrienne's personal style is warm, friendly, positive and down to earth. She believes that the door to personal development is locked within, and the key is on the inside! She was initially trained in psychoanalytic therapy. She has studied Transactional Analysis, Family and Couple therapy, Developmental psychology, Emotionally based therapy, Transpersonal work, Systems therapy, meditation, Mindfulness and has a deep understanding of working with the mind and emotions through Psychosynthesis. She will work with you to find your own inner wisdom and effective solutions to the many challenges that you as a human being face.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers