

Welcome to Dr Jo Stephens Counselling
Feel safe, heard, understood, acknowledged, and ready for change.

ABOUT JO
Empathetic Counselling Professional
Over the past three decades, I have worked as a health professional in a myriad of clinical, managerial, educational and academic roles. Through my experiences of providing sensitive care to people balancing their mental health, acute/chronic health issues and traumatic injuries, I have shaped and honed a deeply empathetic approach to therapy. My focus is to develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a person, to build trust, and hold a safe space. I sit with people, listening intently, without judgement, in a trusting and caring way. Together, we can work through your goals to facilitate the changes you seek.
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I am interested in all areas of counselling, and I have an avid professional, academic and personal interest in autism and the Deaf community.
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Qualifications:
PhD - Queensland University of Technology
Master of Counselling – Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate of Academic Practice - Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate of Special Education (Autism) – Griffith University
Master of Adult and Vocational Education – Griffith University
Bachelor of Nursing – Griffith University
Diploma of Health Science (Ambulance) – QAS
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Counselling
with Jo
Life challenges happen to all of us. Counselling can help you find some clarity, meaning and create new understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
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Jo supports children, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples and families navigating through many changes to their lives.
Examples include:
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Changing family relationships
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Parenting and support to children
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Couples
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Support to emergency services, medical an allied health providers
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Challenging work situations
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Students (university, TAFE, private organisations and school)
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Injury and illness
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Experiencing loss and grief
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Concerns about own mental health
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Family members supporting a loved one through health concerns​
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Onsite workplace counselling/training/'walk and talk'
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Workcover Queensland
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**Animal assisted therapy coming in 2025 with Jo and Winnie the Australian Cobberdog (will be an accredited team) - it is expected to be mid-2025
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Jo also provides external supervision to registered counsellors (Australian Counselling Association - level 1-3).
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?
A 1 hour counselling session with Jo is $156.00 (GST exempt)
CAN I USE MY PRIVATE HEALTH FUND?
As a registered Australian Counselling Association counsellor (level 3), you may be able to claim with the following private health care insurance agencies:
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Medibank Private
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BUPA
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AHM
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HCF
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Phoenix Health Fund
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Police Health
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Emergency Services Health
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GHMBA
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CUA (telehealth only)
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GU Health
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Doctors Health Fund
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St Lukes Health
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NDIS clients who are self-managed or plan managed participants may also be eligible to claim the service fee.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
Level 2 Watkins Medical Centre,
225 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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Parking:
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Street parking is available along Wickham Terrace and Bartlett Street.
A public car park is also available with direct access into our office on level 2 of Watkins Medical Centre. Drive down Bartlett Street, off Wickham Terrace, and enter the Cornerstone Car Park. Take the lift to level ‘F’ and follow the black path to the building’s door. Walk down the corridor to our offices.
For a reduced parking rate, book online beforehand.
0429878224