Evoke Counselling and Support Services

Evoke Counselling and Support Services The Discovery Project
Would you like to know more about yourself? Paint over, rewrite and renew. Evoke Counselling and Support Services: Rewrite. Repaint. Renew.

There are many reasons why we would seek Counselling your reason is valid so don't be afraid Jo will sit beside you and guide you along the way. At Evoke Counselling and Support Services, we don’t just provide support—we help people rewrite their narratives, repaint their emotional landscapes, and renew their sense of self. With compassion as our brush and insight as our canvas, we guide individuals through a journey of healing and rediscovery. Whether navigating grief, anxiety, life transitions, or identity, our approach is grounded in kindness, creativity, and genuine connection. We believe in the power of transformation—of turning pain into strength, confusion into clarity, and self-doubt into self-compassion. Through thoughtful counselling and expressive tools, we evoke hope, inspire growth, and celebrate every person’s potential to become the most vibrant version of themselves. Evoke Counselling and Wellness: Jo brings an abundance of lived experience, transferable skills, and contemporary knowledge in assessing care needs. Allowing me to blend my counselling knowledge with lived experiences to transition clients toward recovery, independent living, and re-integration into their community creating real social change. No need to set up a health plan, we can get you started today. Just message to book in.

DO YOU KNOW?What we consume visually has a profound and measurable impact on our brain chemistry, emotional state, and l...
04/01/2026

DO YOU KNOW?
What we consume visually has a profound and measurable impact on our brain chemistry, emotional state, and long-term psychological health. Because the human brain is primarily an image processor—with roughly 90% of information transmitted to it being visual—it processes images up to 60,000 times faster than text.
While we can change our perception. We can do better by choosing what we see and filtering the view.
Set your intentions on what you want to view in your life this week. Then keep doing that and continue to. It will make all the difference to how you feel.

A lot can happen in a year…When we consider change it feels like a lot of time. A lot of effort and perhaps pain too.How...
03/01/2026

A lot can happen in a year…

When we consider change it feels like a lot of time. A lot of effort and perhaps pain too.
However when we let go of the might be’s and the maybe’s it can be liberating.
Before covid this little business of mine was Personal Training and Pilates. I was genuinely having a great time. Everything changed for me and I wanted more.
Moving into Counselling was such sn amazing choice and decision. It was difficult at times for sure. It still is as I navigate through the Degree of Counselling this past couple of years.
I can say though that I feel like I was reborn.
Like the motto for Evoke Counselling and Support Services says. We get to paint over, rewrite and renew.
Small changes can be incredulous and big changes can make all the difference to a year!
Come with me on this wild journey we call life!
Do you want to live or live well this year ahead?
Call today let’s see where we can go.
jostalk@live.com
0488917098

I hope you find this helpful for creating your calendar NEW YEAR 2026. We have a habit of beating ourselves up by being...
30/12/2025

I hope you find this helpful for creating your calendar NEW YEAR 2026.
We have a habit of beating ourselves up by being busy.
However there are ways to reduce the risks of burnout and goal setting for the New Year. Remember time out is important it helps us overcome obstacles and allows our body to regenerate.

There are benefits to doing less;
Enhanced Quality and Focus: Reducing the number of tasks allows for "Deep Work," leading to higher-quality output and a better professional reputation.
Reduced Stress and Burnout: Doing less helps lower anxiety and prevents chronic workplace stress by allowing space for the nervous system to recharge.
Increased Creativity: Downtime and idleness act as a "creative flash," providing the mental space needed for new ideas to emerge.
Better Work-Life Balance: It frees up time for family, personal growth, and self-care, which ultimately makes you more effective when you do work.

How do we maximise living well?
You could choose one or two of these to improve your lifestyle.

Strategies to "Do Less"
Prioritize Ruthlessly: Use frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix or focus on just one "most important thing" each day to ensure your energy goes toward high-impact tasks.
Set Clear Boundaries: Practice saying "no" to non-essential requests and avoid "busy-work" that doesn't align with your long-term goals.
Adopt "Slow Productivity": Acknowledge the finite nature of human energy. Work at a natural pace, allow projects to stretch over longer timelines, and prioritize well-being over frenzy.
Audit Your Time: Use tools to identify where you are losing energy to distractions like social media or unnecessary meetings, then eliminate them.
Implement Structured Rest: Use rules like the 8-8-8 rule (8 hours for work, 8 for sleep, 8 for personal life) or the 3/3/3 method (3 hours on the main task, 3 on shorter tasks, 3 on maintenance) to create a balanced schedule.

🎄🎄 Have a wonderful Christmas everybody.We will reopen on the 5th Jan 2026
23/12/2025

🎄🎄
Have a wonderful Christmas everybody.

We will reopen on the 5th Jan 2026

🎄It’s a Gold Coast Christmas 🎄 Here are some ideas that have helped the families I have worked with over the years.1. Ke...
16/12/2025

🎄It’s a Gold Coast Christmas 🎄

Here are some ideas that have helped the families I have worked with over the years.

1. Keep a routine as much as it is the holidays it is still the number one way to enjoy the break.
2. Organise a variety of activities and pop them on your calendar where the kids can see. ( they dont have to cost money).
3. Allow and involve the kids in choosing ideas. Let them choose a recipe for a meal to make with guidance and age appropriateness.

Ideas for the lead up.

Christmas Lights Displays: As the evenings are warm, a popular activity is to walk or drive around local neighborhoods to see elaborate Christmas light displays. Many streets and houses compete for the best decorations.
Outdoor Events: Attend local community events such as "Carols by Candlelight" in a park or by the beach, or visit twilight markets and community festivals that embrace the summer atmosphere.
Backyard Cricket & Lawn Games: Get active after lunch with a friendly game of backyard cricket, or set up other lawn games like giant Jenga or bocce to entertain family and friends.
Picnics & Bushwalks: Pack a Christmas picnic with festive treats and head to a local park, botanical garden, or go for a bushwalk to enjoy Australia's natural beauty.
Indoor Activities (For escaping the heat)
Christmas Movie Marathon: Create a cozy indoor setting with air conditioning and enjoy a Christmas movie marathon with popcorn and iced drinks.
Christmas Crafting: Get creative with handmade decorations. Try making ornaments using shells or driftwood collected from the beach, or bake some festive treats like gingerbread houses and pavlova with fresh summer berries.
Visit Attractions: Escape the heat by visiting cool indoor attractions such as aquariums or entertainment venues like arcades and escape rooms.
Games and Puzzles: When you need a break from the sun, gather the family for a board game or a challenging jigsaw puzzle.
Whichever activities you choose, remember to stay sun-safe by using sunscreen, wearing a hat, and drinking plenty of water.
Don’t forget the Gold Coast Active and healthy program has holiday activities for kids of all ages.

https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Active-Healthy-program

10/12/2025

What’s the you, that you put back into you?
What do you love doing?
It is the beach every time for me. Philip Park Beach, Gold Coast





You have Values that you share together. Building Trust and Respect: These are foundational elements of a healthy relati...
25/11/2025

You have Values that you share together.

Building Trust and Respect: These are foundational elements of a healthy relationship.
Set Clear Boundaries: Discuss and agree upon personal, emotional, and physical boundaries to ensure both individuals feel safe and respected.
Be Reliable and Accountable: Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments.
Show Appreciation and Admiration: Regularly notice and express gratitude for your partner’s positive qualities and actions to reinforce the relationship’s strengths.
Maintain a Positive View: Focus on the positive aspects of the relationship and your partner, especially during challenging times.

13/11/2025

Help for families this Christmas
St Vinnies, Lifeline, OP Shops, for gifts for children.

If anyone knows of other services please add them to the comments section.

28/10/2025

You know it 🙏

The journey to self discovery is brought by doing, action, playfulness, adventure, and a genuine curiosity for living li...
28/10/2025

The journey to self discovery is brought by doing, action, playfulness, adventure, and a genuine curiosity for living life to the full!
Change happens with movement, and real healing.
How do i know this? My experience as a pilates instructor and Personal trainer has allowed me to experience change and healing with many of you.
Joseph Pilates said change happens through movement and movement heals.
It’s the same for my counselling practice i challenge people to move. Because when we stay stuck , we stay stuck. So for change to happen we must move and in the movement we heal.

25/10/2025

Recently I have started a new programme with Committed Coaching. Exercise is so important for mental health. As we age it is even more important for keeping our bodies and minds well.

Listen to understand not reply👂.The art of listening to understand. It is important that we feel heard. Also listen to u...
21/10/2025

Listen to understand not reply👂.

The art of listening to understand.
It is important that we feel heard. Also listen to understand and have meaningful conversations to enhance our relationships with others.

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Pilates 101 Jo has worked in the Fitness Industry since 2008 and brings her expertise as a Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer having run Marathons and Half Marathons from the age of 20 giving her over 20 yrs experience with nutrition and goal planning. She will enable you to meet the goal you have in mind right to the end. Combining these core components is what Jo is passionate about. From the moment of your desire to exercise to the moment when you have reached a goal. Right down to those with injuries Jo will meet you where you are and take you beyond where you would like to go. Pilates; Breath, Core Control,Flexibility, Spine mobility. You will feel uplifted taller and a general feeling of well being. With fluid, controlled movements in succession your body will transform. PILATES, HIIT AND YOGA All levels shapes varieties and most importantly it is about you.