From Wounds to Wellness
Welcome. I’m Jen, a Trauma & Relationship Therapist
Trauma isn’t just an event from the past—it lives in the body, rewires the nervous system, and shapes how we experience the present. When unresolved, it fuels survival responses that hijack our emotions, reactions, and relationships. You might recognize this as:
Overwhelming triggers - in everyday situations
Emotional shutdown or outbursts - that feel uncontrollable
Struggling to trust or connect deeply, even with loved ones
Repetitive conflict cycles - where small disagreements spiral
Avoidance, anxiety, or hypervigilance that drains your energy
These maladaptive behaviors aren’t flaws—they’re your nervous system’s learned ways to protect you. But when they strain relationships, create isolation, or keep you stuck in survival mode, it’s time to heal.
Whether you’re navigating individual trauma or relational wounds, we’ll address how past pain manifests today — in your self-perception, your body, and your connections. Healing isn’t just about reducing symptoms; it’s about reclaiming safety in your own skin and building relationships where you feel seen, secure, and valued.
You deserve to thrive and not just survive ! Let’s begin….
Finding My Way to This Work
My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by a deep curiosity about people and the stories that shape them. Before my career in counselling, I spent over twenty years working across different cultures and sectors—in business, healthcare, and education in South Africa, and for the last 17 years, in Hong Kong.
My own story is one of transition and building a home across cultures. As an expat who has lived in South Africa and now calls Hong Kong home, I understand the complexities of the "third culture" identity firsthand. I am also a parent to three grown children, and navigating family life through these transitions has given me a deep, personal understanding of the challenges and joys that come with it.
This life experience taught me a great deal about the external pressures and complex dynamics people navigate. As a result, I often found myself wanting to understand the inner world that drives us—the past hurts, the relational patterns, the quiet struggles that aren't visible on the surface. This led me to pursue my Masters in Counselling, a decision rooted in a desire to support people on a more meaningful level.
How I Approach Our Work Together
I believe that trust and safety are the most important elements of effective therapy. My role isn't to have all the answers, but to create a supportive space where we can explore your challenges together, without judgment.
To do this well, I've committed to rigorous training in methods that are proven to help.
My core training is in:
· Master of Counselling (Australia)
· Gottman Method Couples Therapist (Level 3)
· EMDR Trauma Therapist (Level 1&2)
- Prepare and Enrich facilitator (Pre-marital relationship counselling)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
· Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
What Guides Me: A Belief in Our Capacity to Heal
At the heart of my practice is a simple idea: our need for connection is fundamental, and yet our past experiences can make genuine connection feel difficult or unsafe.
Whether you come to me individually to heal from trauma or as a couple to repair your relationship, I am always mindful of this link. I've found that personal healing often allows for healthier relationships, and that secure relationships can be a powerful source of personal healing. It’s this interconnected view that guides my integrated approach.
I see therapy as a collaborative process. It's about building a trusting relationship where you can feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
If the way I've described this work resonates with you, please don't hesitate to reach out for a conversation.
It would be an honour to hear from you!
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