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 help 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 all forms of forgiveness.
SCIENCE-BASED METHODS: It is important to highlight: each couple or individual will suit different methods. My approach is predominantly Emotionally-Focused (EFT) for couples. As well as Humanistic, Acceptance Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Jungian (shadow, archetypes) and PsychoDynamic methods (Freudian). I am open to whatever approaches you need or feel more comfortable with which tends to become clear after session one.
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)
LIFELINE Telephone Counselling Course
ASIST Suicide Intervention Certificate
Work Experience
Headspace - Consulting Counsellor
Lifeline - Volunteer Telephone Counsellor
7 years in Private Practice
Memberships / Listings
healthdirect.gov.au listing (Australian Government Health Services Directory)
Member of the ACA (Australian Counselling Association)
Lived experience/Background
Past sufferer of depression and anxiety myself.
Young divorcee at 30.
Solo parent from 38. (my son is now 15).
Worked 15yrs in the corporate sector.
Worked 17yrs in service sector.
Born and raised on Bellarine Peninsula.
“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.