Having worked in the health and caring space for over 30 years, including nursing and chaplaincy, I value the essential role supportive relationships have for our growth and well-being. Counselling and psychotherapy research show that having a supportive relationship is incredibly helpful for talking through life’s challenges, recovering from difficult experiences or to find ways to live a more peaceful or meaningful life. Drawing on this benefit, through training and experience, I offer my client’s a therapeutic relationship using evidence-based strategies in response to your needs.
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My approach is to work together to determine the most effective way for you to reach your goals, resolve issues or move towards mental, emotional, relational or spiritual health. I have considerable experience with family and interpersonal relationship issues, church and spiritual difficulties, mental health disorders including ADHD, disability, and parenting skills development.
I have a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree, a Diploma of Theology and Ministry, am a practising member of the Australian Counselling Association (Level 2) and undergo regular professional supervision.
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I am available for families' and individuals across the life span in the areas of;
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Stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD
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Work / life balance
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Relationship issues
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Grief, loss, life changes and transitions
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Parenting and family functioning
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Complex and unrecognised trauma
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Recovering from childhood adversity

Jocelyn Woodford
MCouns & PsychTh, BN, Dip Min & Theology