Ayna Hennessy
Mrs Ayna Hennessy
Phone
0493441665
Mobile
0493441665
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://safeandsoundcounselling.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
GradDipCouns
Registration Number
28153
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited PACFA Registrant
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Ayna Hennessy
Neurodivergent Counsellor/DJ/Music Workshops
Masters of Communications and Media
Post Graduate Diploma - Counselling
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration
Beyond GP Training (accepted into training as an exception): Adult ADHD: Recognition, Diagnosis and Assessment

She/Her/Hers

Verified by Psychology Today
(03) 7003 2926

Currently only doing Zoom online, however, intend to combine in-person Music Appreciation Group/DJ workshops for ND individuals in 2022.
About
I aim to provide you with feelings of safety through deep empathy, acceptance, non-judgement and validation of your experiences. I notice your strengths and positive qualities, emphasise them and help you harness and build on them. I want you to feel empowered, so you see yourself not as a victim but as a tiger who has earned its stripes. I understand everyone is trying their best and deserves a chance to be heard and understood, not shamed and blamed—good rapport, laughter, authenticity, trust and prioritising your needs and safety act as a foundation. A solid therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst for meaningful change.
My exposure to diversity, unique life experience with many unexpected curveballs has shaped me into a reflective, understanding and insightful counsellor. I now see my neurodivergence as a strength, especially in counselling. I will also be offering music/DJ workshops for the ND community as creativity, community & music are instrumental for your well-being.
Do you feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, and struggling with emotions? I can help you explore your thoughts, emotions and fears, feel them, and start to heal. I also have in-depth knowledge of neurodivergence (ADHD, ASC, SPD etc), its nuances and comorbidities including chronic pain, and eating issues, from from both lived experience and persistence in finding answers. I am passionate about empowering others.
Practice opening hours
Monday - Wednesdays 11am-9pm
Issues I can help with
Gender Identity and Intersex issues (undefined), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Childhood or adolescent issues, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Disability support, Eating disorders, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Transgender (undefined)
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Solution-focussed therapy, Systemic therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Safe and Sound CounsellingOnlineMelbourneVIC3053