Jemima Shafei-Ongu
Jemima is a registered psychologist from a culturally diverse background who works both as a state-wide school counsellor and in private practice (in Leichhardt and Rose Bay). She has a special interest in anxiety and trauma. Her ethos is to empower people, build resilience and nurture a strong sense of connection to one's authentic self and to others.
Jemima values
well-being, learning, empowerment,
creativity & connectedness.
She is passionate about creating social change by replacing fear with understanding - both in a global sense and towards attitudes around mental health and wellbeing.
She is currently venturing into writing picture books as part of her values in creating a more connected world and taking action in the direction of living creatively.
In 2017, she and her family took a gap year to travel overseas and volunteer together.