Some Happy Clients

 

“I have struggled with a bad relationship and low self-esteem for years. I did not believe I could change my situation, but I was hopeful so I met up with Caroline Now I am feeling more positive than I have in 10 years. I believe now that you can change, no matter what your age!”

— Heidi W.

"My girlfriend and I had total disconnection. After 8 years of being together the fun and gone. We were really stuck. The sessions we did with Caroline helped to push us forward and relise what we needed do ourselves."

— Carmen

"When I called Courage Couch I was stuck. We did 3 sessions and I felt so much lighter and had moved past my difficult decision. Thank you for being so caring, warm and easy to talk to. I am forever grateful."

— Sioban Tierman

 

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Caroline Jane

 

Counselling and coaching are my calling. This is why I started in private practice. And yes, there is a story behind why I called it Courage Couch, maybe I can share that with you sometime :)

For me, listening comes naturally - I care and want to hear about other peoples stories.

Anyone who has a conversation with me knows it will soon move to a discussion of personal issues, values or thoughts. At a gathering, I’m always the one at the table listening deeply to a friend. 

MY WORK: In my work my heartfelt desire and joy is in helping people overcome suffering. I want to guide them to feel better about themselves, their life and the journey they are on. I believe we can all grow and change for the better, and that our growth is never-ending. 

MY BELIEFS: You can become content and more highly evolved emotionally but only once you have accepted your darkness and light. I take a Jungian approach in that we have a shadow side. Happiness is about embracing all of yourself. Life is about constantly engaging and learning but it is ultimately about love and growth. It begins with honesty, self-love and forgiveness.

SCIENCE-BASED METHODS: Each couple or individual will suit different methods. However, my approach is predominantly Emotionally-Focused (EFT) for couples. As well as some Humanistic, Acceptance Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and PsychoDynamic methods (Freudian), but I am open to whatever approaches you need or feel more comfortable with. 

Spirituality and mindfulness are also elements that I am capable of introducing, or exploring more with you.

I take a holistic approach to healing. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Deakin University)

  • Graduate Diploma - Counselling (Australian College of Applied Psychology)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Certificate 1 and 2 (The Gottman Institute)

  • Diploma of Life Coaching - (The Life Coaching College)

    -1 month off completion

  • LIFELINE Telephone Counselling Course

  • ASIST Suicide Intervention Certificate

Work Experience

  • Headspace - Consulting Counsellor

  • Lifeline - Volunteer Telephone Counsellor  

  • 7 years in Private Practice

Memberships / Listings 

  • PACFA registered (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)

  • healthdirect.gov.au  listing (National Health Services Directory)

    Lived experience/Background

    • Past sufferer of depression and anxiety myself

    • Young divorcee

    • Parent to a teen

    • Worked 15yrs in the corporate sector 

    • Worked 17yrs in service sector

    • Born and raised on Bellarine Peninsula (with 25 years spent in Melb/Syd/WA)

“Healing comes when we choose to walk away from darkness and move towards a brighter light”

Chat with me

For moments of crisis and anxiety attacks telephone counselling can be of great help. I am an experienced telephone counsellor (Lifeline). Book in for those emergencies at any time using the button below.