I am a fully qualified (Dip.Couns M.A.C.A (Level 1) and highly skilled, client and solution-focused counsellor that specialises in providing effective therapeutic support to individuals, couples and families.

I have experience working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, with a range of presenting issues and goals.

I work well with men and women, couples, young people and families and support clients through whatever issues they may be facing such as conflict, relationship struggles, grief and loss, separation, blended families, anger, confusion, loss of direction, adolescent & behavioural issues, parenting, stress, anxiety and depression.

With great instincts and a real gift with people, I have the natural ability to engage with clients and couples and put them at ease, creating a lasting bond with them.

I work in a respectful and open way and my counselling approach is grounded in values of equality, inclusion and empowerment.

I tailor sessions to suit my clients’ specific needs and use techniques such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Specialist Family Therapy. Any interventions are designed to make sense – and make a difference.

Areas I specialise in are:

• Anxiety, panic attacks and depression

• Trauma counselling

• Couples counselling

• Suicide Prevention

• Family Counselling

• Domestic Violence & Abuse Counselling

• Children and adolescent counselling

• End of Life Counselling

• Palliative Counselling

• Bereavement

• Grief and loss

• Life changes

• Life Direction Counselling

• Pastoral Counselling

• Spiritual Counselling

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Counselling - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

• Certificate of Clinical Pastoral Education - ASASPEV

• Certificate IV in Celebrancy - Australian Celebrations

• Certificate of End of Life Doula - Life Celebrations

• Advanced Certificate in End of Life Doula - Life Celebrations

• Lifeline Crisis & Suicide Prevention Training

• Recognise and Respond appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence – DV Alert Training.

• Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1 & 2– Embrace Empowerment

• TAE40116: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  – CBD College

• I am a clinical Member of the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA) and Melbourne Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy‬.

On top of these qualifications I have also trained in:  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Trauma and Recovery; Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Palliative Counselling, Domestic & Family Violence; Women’s Issues; Suicide Prevention.

Please don't hesitate to get in contact with me if you feel I could be of help. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have about my services.

Session hours:

I have extensive out of business hours session times available to accommodate my working clients, couples and families.

To make an appointment call on 0433 328 677 or email jade@jadelouise.com.au.