About

Hi I’m Jackie.

 I am the sole counsellor and owner of Counselling  at Shine. I started my private practice   after working in not for profit organisations within the community services sector. My dream was to always have my own counselling service, so during my employment I completed counselling

qualifications whilst working full time and supporting a family. I understand the complexity of todays busy world with work, children, and family and strive to show empathy to my clients with personal experience and compassion. 

I keep it real, there is no perfect relationship . I work with the couple to help identify and understand  the conflict  that always comes up, to help with disconnection and rebuild the trust to make their own  relationship better , how this looks is their story , what they deem as ‘better’. More info here on couples & marriage counselling 

Most people when  they come to counselling are nervous and unsure of what to expect, by the end of the session I see the relief and calmness and have had many clients comment on how they feel much better just by talking to someone, not feeling alone and happy that they have taken that first step. 

I am a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association ( ACA) and have regular supervision to support my work. I hold qualifications in counselling, couples counselling and ADHD Coaching and support. I also continue to learn by completing training and education to support couples and individuals. 

I recently added ADHD  support  to my services due to the number of couples I  see with a formal  diagnose  or self diagnose of ADHD seeking  help in their relationship. Together with the couples we have been able to work towards a better understanding of how ADHD  can show up in the individual and the relationship by providing education and strategies to help the couple navigate  more healthily around conflict and overwhelm.

Take the leap, book an appointment .

If your unsure and need  more information book a free information call and speak to me directly.