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Counsellor & Well Being Facilitator
Counselling for women and young adults navigating emotional and life transitions.
A calm, reflective space to explore relationships, identity and emotional overwhelm at your own pace. With a background in education, counselling and well being facilitation. I bring a thoughtful and grounded approach to supporting you through change.
Counselling sessions are available online across Australia.
Serene Hour is a warm, client-centred counselling practice based in Sydney, Australia offering thoughtful, culturally sensitive counselling for young adults and women navigating emotional and life transitions.
Support for Young Adults
Many young adults today experience career uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, identity questions, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-worth. Serene Hour supports young people through these transitions with care that is attuned. The practice also works with universities, learning and development centers and TAFE.
Support for Women’s Mental Health
Women going through emotional transitions including relationships, motherhood, birth trauma, migration, identity shifts, or burnout. Serene Hour offers a compassionate and steady space to unpack these experiences, reconnect with inner strength, and move forward with clarity.
Whether you are a young adult seeking direction or a woman looking for emotional support, Serene Hour provides evidence-based, thoughtful care designed to support meaningful and sustainable change.
Sherene Chaz is the founder of Serene Hour Counselling and a counsellor with over a decade of global experience. She specialises in working with young adults and women navigating emotional, relational, and life-stage transitions.
Her approach to counselling is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions are not advice-driven or focused on fixing, but on creating space for clients to feel heard, understood, and supported as they make sense of their inner world.
She works with young adults and women from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering a trauma informed, inclusive environment. Sessions are available both online and in person.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Posted on Tasneem JuzerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sherene is genuinely amazing at what she does She has a calm, comforting way of listening that makes you feel understood without even trying. If you’re looking for someone who actually gets it and knows how to guide you without judgment, she’s the one I’d recommend.Posted on Harssh GaddaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Consulted her for career counseling.She is awesome and understands our interests,likes,dislikes and accordingly guides us career choices. She facilitate us in taking decisions rather taking decisions for us.I recommend her to anyone who wants seek career counselling at any point of life. May Universe bless her.Posted on Shivani ChotaiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I won’t say much except that my sessions with her have changed my perspective about a lot of things in a matter of a few months. When I came to her I felt like I was a mess with so many issues and I am leaving today I am feeling so in love with everything and everyone around, despite the issues. She is an angel. For everyone looking for Dr. Jug to their Kaira, trust me when I say this, she is that and so much more. Thank you ♥️Posted on Chirag NepaliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Going through a hard break up I took therapy with serene hour on a friends recommendation. I felt doubtful of taking therapy. The more sessions I did with her I began seeing positive changes in myself. Sherene is a very good listener and she truly can empathise. Interactions with her and her staff were always warm. During the sessions she would hear me out and help me figure out my issues. Helped me understand boundaries and how to communicate my needs. This has improved my approach to relationships and dating. I am so glad I took therapy with her. Sherene was really nice and humble.Posted on Lakpa DorjeyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a virtual session with Dr. Sherene Aftab, and even through the screen, her warmth and expertise shone through. She made me feel heard and supported, and I left the session with valuable insights and strategies for moving forward. Thank you, Dr.Sherne, for your excellent guidance and support!Posted on Pranav GhildiyalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been going to Serene Hour for therapy quite some time. I wanted to write this review to thank Sherene Ma’am for how much she has helped me navigate difficult times in my life. She helped me heal my inner child and helped me cope with toxic people at home and at work. I have begun to make better life choices thanks to my regular sessions with her. The staff is welcoming and makes you feel at ease.Posted on Racky UmbarkarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Her team is very helpful and will thoroughly explain the career counselling process in detail and answer all your queries. Just calling the office made me feel like it was the right decision to take career counselling with Serene Hour. My actual experience at Serene Hour was superb. Sherene is a highly experienced and knowledgeable counsellor. She is well researched in her guidance. She took the time to understand my aspirations, skills etc did not give me any random advice. She really wants to see her clients succeed.Posted on Shikha SinghTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sherene was able to understand and get through my son. Through his therapy sessions we saw a significant improvement in my son's behavior and personality. Sherene is non-judgemental and not did make me feel guilty or judged as a parent. She is not just connected with my son but with me as well as a parent and an individual. Can’t recommend her enough to parents to who are looking for a non-judgmental and empathetic counsellor. Her staff is approachable and will answer all your queries.Posted on Neha JethwaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. the counselor was highly respectful of my individuality and cultural background, which made me feel understood and supported throughout the process. Their genuine commitment to my well-being was evident in every interaction, leaving me with a sense of gratitude and empowerment. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend this counselor service to anyone seeking professional support and guidance. Their empathetic approach, combined with their expertise, makes them a valuable asset in the journey towards personal growth and self-discovery.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Featured in the media
Appeared on the TV Show: ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ Episode No 531 & 530
Sherene Chaz was invited to be a part of the Indian TV series Wagle Ki Duniya: Naye Kisse Naye peedhi aired on SONY SAB, Episode No 531 & 530. She served as advising counsellor on set, and appeared on the show as a counsellor, guiding teens and young adults on how to cope with exam induced stress
Podcast – In a Nutshell With Serene Aftab
EPISODE 5: A Women’s Journey of Breaking Barriers
Sherene Chaz talks about women’s mental health and the unique career challenges that women face whilst juggling multiple roles of being mother, homemaker and a working woman and overcoming them to succeed against all odds. Sherene explores the notion of courage in the face of life challenges and adversities and that courage is a state of mind. If you think you can, you can!
EPISODE 1: Personal Finance
Sherene Chaz throws light on the subject of personal finance. Why women should take charge of the family’s personal finances. Educating parents on the need to raising financially savvy children who value money from a young age. An insightful episode for anyone looking to learn and manage their personal finances.
EPISODE 3: An Educator's Perspective on Schooling & Children of this Generation
Sherene Chaz reflects on the rapid changes across generations in the areas of education, schooling system and methodologies of teaching and learning. She emphasizes the role of partnership between parents and the school system in creating successful students.

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