Jan's Counselling

Jan's Counselling Qualified Grief and Loss Counsellor and Educator
Client centred approach and empathetic outlook with unconditional regard.

08/02/2024

I provide a sincere caring space where you can feel safe to share.
No judgement
just a gentle listening ear.

04/06/2022

So that I can continue to journey closely with clients and support them, I am completing Professional Development units that address working with mental health.
My focus has been on the elderly, but currently includes children and adolescents.

27/05/2021

Completing a Professional Development PD shorter course in Counselling Older Adults/Aged Care.

14/10/2020

I was asked recently what qualifications and experience do you have, so I answered:
Bachelor of Teaching,
Diploma of Professional Counselling,
Diploma of Childcare,
Certificate of Integration,
Advanced Study Major in Child Development and Effective Parenting,
Positive Lifestyle Program- Salvation Army,
Graduate Diploma of Special Education,
Graduate Diploma of Counselling.
Currently completing:
Advanced Study Majors in Abuse Relationships and Conflict Resolution and Family Therapy.
I have worked in the Education and Community Service sector for many years.
I am a Salvation Army Soldier.
I utilise a person centred approach in my communications aswell as Nature Based and Animal Therapy, as I reside on a country property.

23/09/2020

To listen and to connect, allows a person to express their feelings.

10/09/2020

A person begins to heal, once they feel they are heard.

19/07/2020

Counselling isn't always about finding an answer. Sometimes people just need to be heard.

Counselling isn't always about finding solutions.
Sometimes people just need to be listened to.

31/05/2020

I would like to introduce myself:
Firstly I completed Year 12 including Sociology and Psychology subjects.
Secondly I completed a 3 year Bachelor of Teaching- Primary majoring in Educational Psychology and Social Science.
Thirdly I completed a 1 year Graduate Diploma of Education majoring in Special Needs and Learning Disabilities.
As a Classroom Teacher I taught in Primary Schools and as an Integration Teacher I taught in a Secondary School. My time in Victorian schools totalled approximately 15 years.
In 1994, I was a registered casual contractor who worked in Adult Disability Services.
In 1998, married, I moved to a country property where I raised 2 children while I worked on the farm and co ordinated the Farm Tourism business.
I conducted school excursions and farm visits for community groups.
The farm setting was my classroom and my unofficial counselling sessions incorporated Nature Based and Animal Therapy.
Along side this I also coordinated farm stays in accommodation units for Domestic and International visitors.
In 1996 I completed an external Diploma of ChildCare.
In 2005 I completed a Certificate in Integration which included Communication and Disabilities units.
In 2007 I became an endorsed Chaplain in Primary Schools.
In 2015 I completed a Diploma of Professional Counselling and an Advanced study majoring in Child Development and Effective Parenting.
In 2018 I completed a Graduate Diploma of Counselling specialising in Grief and Loss.
In 2019 I became a Salvation Army Soldier and an authorised Facilitator of the Positive Lifestyle Program.
At present I am completing Advanced Studies majoring in Abuse Counselling, Relationships and Conflict Resolution and Family Therapy.
In 2020 I manage a small not for profit private practice as a Specialist Counsellor and Qualified Teacher. I utilise Nature based and Animal Therapy aswell as other appropriate therapies.
I also follow the client/person centered approach.
I offer a safe, empathetic environment where one feels comfortable.
Thank you, warmly, Jan.

18/05/2020

My Counselling Service also includes Teaching. I have many years experience of working with learning challenges and differences. Please call 0431153300. Warmly, Jan.

18/05/2020

I am extending my Advanced Study to also major in Relationships,Conflict Resolution and Family Therapy. Please call me to arrange Counselling appropriate to your individual needs. Warmly, Jan.

28/04/2020

Hi everyone, I am also completing an Advanced Study Major in Abuse Counselling, so I can further assist you when the need arises. 0431153300. Warmly, Jan.

17/04/2020

Loss can also be in the form of : loss of routine, loss of human interaction/connection, loss of income, loss of identity, loss of control, loss of independence, loss of a pet, loss of a home. Grief is the natural process that occurs after the loss of something very important to us.
When we accept a loss is a real issue worthy of grief, we can start to do some grief work. I am able to accompany you on this challenging journey. Call me on 0431153300 when you are ready. Warmly, Jan.

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