Jaini Shah

Jaini is a psychotherapist and counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and is a member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) and Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH). Jaini has been working as a counsellor, psychotherapist and educator with specialised experience in sexuality, gender diversity and anti-oppressive practice. Jaini has previously worked in the not-for-profit sectors in various roles including educator, clinical director and management/leadership.

Jaini specialises in working therapeutically in the areas of:

• Anti-oppressive practice
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diverse bodies
• Family of origin presentations
• Gender
• Grief and loss
• LGBTIQA+ affirming care
• Neurodiversity affirming care
• Personal development
• Relationships therapy
• Self-esteem and other identity presentations
• Sexual health
• Sexuality
• Stress management
• Trauma and violence informed care

Jaini’s therapeutic approach is to engage in a safe and non-judgement environment for people to explore and better understand the meaning of their presentations, difficulties, themselves and their relationships in a way that will encourage them to resolve their current concerns.

Jaini’s practice is informed and drawn on from a range of modalities:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Person Focused Therapy
• Strengths Based Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy