I am Jacs and I am a psychotherapist and counsellor based at Kincumber on the Central Coast, NSW.

I understand that in the lead up to your first appointment it may have taken many months or years to even arrive at the point of feeling ready to start therapy. It can feel like a leap into the unknown which can feel unsettling and a little bit scary. I respect that it takes clients a great deal of courage to show up to the therapy room. As a therapist, I see myself as gentle and kind companion who works alongside clients. Side by side, together we navigate what shows up creating a respectful and safe space for all of the parts that we notice and figure out how to move towards the changes you envisage for yourself.

My lived experiences of Trauma, developmental & complex trauma and post-traumatic growth are important parts of who I am as a therapist and the understanding that I bring into my practice. These experiences contribute to the healing framework in which I approach the work with my clients. I am also formally trained in psychodynamic and humanistic frameworks and my approach to post-traumatic growth and therapy is person-centered and informed by attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, polyvagal theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, systems thinking, yoga and trauma informed care.

I am privileged to work with people individually or in joint sessions such as with couples or family counselling.

I see private paying clients and I am also an NSW Victims Services approved counsellor.