Hi I'm Jess
Counsellor | Lotus Life Counselling | Online across Australia
I'm a counsellor passionate about supporting women as they navigate life's changes, reconnect with themselves and discover their own way forward.
I know that life doesn't always unfold the way we imagined. Sometimes the roles we've held, the relationships we've built or the changes we've experienced can leave us wondering where we fit and who we are beyond everything we do for others.
Through my own experiences of significant life changes, I've come to appreciate how important it is to have a space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood, without judgement or expectations.
That's what I hope to offer through Lotus Life Counselling.
Whether you're navigating a relationship change, feeling overwhelmed by life's responsibilities, questioning your direction or simply sensing that something needs to change, you don't have to work through it all on your own.
My qualifications & professional membership
I hold a Diploma of Counselling and am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). I'm also currently completing my Bachelor of Counselling at Southern Cross University.
I value ongoing professional development and regular professional supervision as important parts of providing ethical, thoughtful and person-centred counselling.
How I work with you
I believe counselling begins with feeling heard, understood and accepted, just as you are.
My approach is integrative and person-centred, which means I draw on different counselling approaches depending on your individual needs, experiences and what feels most helpful to you.
Sometimes you might need a space to talk, reflect and make sense of what you're experiencing. Other times, you might be looking for practical ways to navigate a challenge, explore your options or move towards change.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach, and there's no expectation that you should have everything figured out.
I won't tell you what decisions to make or rush you towards solutions. Instead, we'll work together at your pace, exploring what matters to you and what you need.
My role isn't to decide where you should go, but to support you as you discover your own way forward.
Outside of Counselling
Outside of my counselling work, I'm a mum who enjoys the simple things in life - spending time with family, walking along the beach and finding moments of calm in a busy world.
Like many women, I've experienced times when life hasn't gone according to plan. Those experiences have shaped my appreciation for resilience, connection and the importance of having somewhere you can simply be yourself.
Trust, honesty and integrity are values I hold close, both personally and professionally.
I believe that sometimes the smallest moments of understanding and connection can make a meaningful difference.
Whenever you're ready
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel unfamiliar, and there's no pressure to have everything figured out before you begin.
If you'd like to see whether working together feels right for you, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute call. Or, if you're ready, you can book an online counselling session directly.
Whenever you're ready, I'm here to listen.