Jane Owens

Hello, I’m Jane. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist, working with adults both online and in person in Glen Eden, West Auckland.

How I Work

At the core of my work, I practise psychodynamic psychotherapy. This means we work together to build a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship, one we can draw on to explore the patterns that may be contributing to your current struggles. These patterns often come from past experiences, trauma or otherwise, and from longstanding ways of coping that continue to shape how you move through the world. At times, therapy may also offer space to grieve loss and find a sense of resolution and peace.

Because no two people are the same, I draw on a range of approaches where needed, including attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, neuroscience, mind-body work and DBT-informed skills, to help support greater emotional regulation and resilience.

I aim to create an environment where all are welcome and where different ways of thinking, experiencing and being in the world are respected.

Experience and Background

My background includes working across sexual harm and family harm services, supporting people through crisis, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I have particular experience in:

• Neurodiversity
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Relationship and family challenges, including parenting and step-parenting
• Identity and self-esteem
• Sex and intimacy struggles
• Spirituality
• Sexual harm and intimate partner violence.

In my experience of working with people, greater understanding of yourself, along with the space to work things through, often brings greater freedom, choice and self-acceptance. As these patterns become clearer, many people find themselves reconnecting with what matters most to them, living more fully in the present with integrity and experiencing a greater sense of meaning in their lives.

If this feels like it could be a fit, feel free to get in touch. I’m happy to arrange a brief call to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to find.

Please note: I am not currently accepting new ACC clients.