My Journey

In asking you to open up and share your concerns, hopes, and dreams, I feel it’s only fair that you know a little about my journey through life. While our sessions will focus on you, sharing some of my experiences helps you understand that I not only practice counselling professionally but have lived through my own challenges that allow me to relate and offer insight from both personal and professional perspectives.

I know how challenging life can be, and I understand what it’s like to face periods of hardship, uncertainty, loss, and change. My own journey has taught me that while we cannot rewrite our past, we can learn from it, heal, and create a life that feels meaningful.

I grew up in the Isle of Man, my parents were farmers and I was the fourth of five daughters. During my teenage years, I faced struggles with mental health, including depression, body dysmorphia and bulimia. I found solace and strength in exploring the beautiful natural world I called home.

Having spent a year backpacking around Australia, I discovered independence, resilience, and healing. I also met my first husband, we soon married, migrated to Australia, raised four children, navigated career changes, and twenty years later divorced. Each challenge I faced, brought new lessons in patience, problem-solving, and personal growth. I learned resilience and the courage it takes to start over. I have since remarried and share a wonderful, blended family.

Professionally, I discovered my passion for helping people while working in real estate for many years, supporting clients through major life transitions such as divorce, loss, and major changes. As a mature aged student, I was inspired to study counselling, so I could professionally support clients in navigating life’s challenges, finding clarity, and moving forward with confidence and intention.

This is a condensed version of my story, shared from my perspective, yet each experience has shaped who I am today. Although I have faced many major challenges along the way, i am deeply grateful for the lessons learned, the connections made, and the resilience discovered along the way. 

I understand that everyone’s journey is unique. My role is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your own experiences, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for change. I believe in the strength of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to create our best life.

When you’re ready, I’m here to support you in healing from the past and embracing a future you choose. 

Jennifer