Meet Jo
Qualified Counsellor and
Expressive Arts Therapist
What brought me here? Struggling with mainstream schooling, I followed the path my parents paved for me and went onto business college and then spent many years working in secretarial and administrative roles, a career in which I excelled, and which provided me with many opportunities as I travelled and lived in remote parts of Australia with my husband and children.
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When I reached my mid 40's, events occured that triggered a life review. I had to look inside myself and decide what I really wanted to do with my life - who am I and where do I fit in this world of ours?! By this time, our children had grown and left home and I no longer enjoyed or gained fulfilment in my career path - I felt lost.
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It was at this point I decided to see a counsellor to help me find my way.
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For the first time in my life, I started to understand how I communicate with others, and in this process I had some "lightbulb" moments which changed who I am as a person and helped me to find my purpose and connect with my values. I then realised this is what I wanted to be - that as a counsellor I could work with others to make positive changes in their lives.
I then embarked upon a learning journey to gain the skills I needed so that I could fulfil my life's purpose - to assist people in need.
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For ten years now I have worked in community services as a counsellor, expressive arts therapist and case manager - working alongside women and children to support them in making positive changes in their lives - to leave a life of chaos and confusion, and embrace a life of peace and harmony. To be able to make choices that are in alignment with their values.
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Qualifications and Memberships
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Diploma of Counselling
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Cert IV in Community Services (information, advice and referral)
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Cert IV in Training and Assessment
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Cert IV in Business (Frontline Management)
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Certificate in Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work with Children, Adolescents and Adults
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Certificate in Interactive Drawing Therapy Foundation Course
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Certificate in Interactive Drawing Therapy for Children and Adolescents
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Certificate in Mental Health First Aid
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Basic Intensive Training in Choice Theory, Reality Therapy & Lead Management
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