About Us
Welcome to The Journey Within
We’re a team of passionate counsellors and leaders who are committed to walking alongside you in your healing and self-discovery journey. Whether you're here to explore your inner world, navigate a difficult season, or work through deep-rooted trauma, we’re here to hold space for you—with compassion, clarity, and care.
At The Journey Within, we believe in creating spaces where people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Our work is grounded in the belief that healing begins in safety, and from there, transformation unfolds.
Ana Jeremiah (she/her)
Founder, Counsellor & Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist
Ana is the founder of The Journey Within and brings over eight years of experience in supporting individuals through trauma, addiction, grief, personal development and emotional regulation. Her therapeutic style is holistic and relational, combining talk therapy with body-based and creative approaches to reconnect the self.
Ana leads with empathy and depth, honouring each person's pace and process. As a therapist and leader, she holds a strong belief in authenticity, embodied wholeness, and the courage it takes to heal. Her vision for The Journey Within is to be a grounded, ethically sound, and emotionally safe practice—one where both clients and therapists thrive.
Christina Cheng (she/her)
Counsellor & Core Team Member
Christina brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work, creating spaces of safety and quiet strength for clients navigating relational wounds, anxiety, and life transitions. She is thoughtful, intuitive, and deeply attuned—clients often feel truly seen and supported in her care.
With a rich background as a leadership and organisational coach, a former senior lecturer at BCA Academy, and a law graduate, Christina integrates her expertise in adult learning, human development, and training into her therapeutic approach. She also brings years of volunteer experience as a counsellor at Family Life Services (now Catholic Family Life), reflecting her deep commitment to service and emotional wellbeing.
Our Values & Philosophy
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Safe Space First: We prioritise emotional and psychological safety in all we do.
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People Over Performance: We honour the human experience over perfection or productivity.
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Depth Over Fixing: We meet you where you are, with curiosity and compassion—not with a checklist.
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Community & Collaboration: Healing is relational. We believe in doing this work with you, not on you.
Our Culture
At The Journey Within, our internal culture mirrors the therapeutic spaces we offer: grounded, thoughtful, and relationship-centred. We care about each other, hold space for reflection, and believe in continuous learning—both professionally and personally. We make room for rest, honesty, and joy in the work we do.
We are not just counsellors—we’re humans first, therapists second. And we welcome you, just as you are.