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DR JO STEPHENS COUNSELLING WELCOMES YOU




Feel safe, heard, understood, acknowledged, changed

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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.

I am interested in all areas of counselling, and I have an avid professional, academic and personal interest in autism. 

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

Link to my Australian Counselling Association (ACA) registration can be found on the link below.

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APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

My work is principally influenced by narrative therapy and solution focused therapy, with an understanding that some other therapeutic tools may be integrated where they are useful to you.  Being collaborative in the counselling space is valued, where I will appreciate your unique qualities, attributes and listen to what you want from counselling.   Your strengths and knowledge as the person with expertise in your own life will be noticed, highlighted and honoured.


This non-pathologising approach to counselling respects you as a person, where we will draw on your already established skills and resources to enact the change you hope for.

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WHO MIGHT FIND COUNSELLING WITH JO USEFUL?

‘Road blocks’ and ‘bumps in the road’ can 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.

Jo has supported people facing the following circumstances:

  • Difficult family relationships

  • Navigating through difficult health, education and disability systems

  • Emergency services and health staff (work and personal relationships)

  • Challenging work situations

  • Finding university life/study stressful

  • Undergoing life-threatening medical treatment

  • Experienced injury

  • Facing palliative care or end-of-life circumstances

  • Experiencing loss

  • Concerns about own mental health

  • Family members helping a loved one going through mental health concerns

  • Little people expressing some big feelings

  • Healthcare or non-healthcare professionals wishing to talk about their practice (supervision)

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SERVICES

Individuals

Families

Children

Personal and professional development

Supervision for clinical and non-clinical professionals (Non-accredited ACA/PACFA supervision)

Training and education to small and large organisations

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“When I have been listened to and when I have been heard, I am able to re-perceive my world in a new way and to go on. It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens, how confusions that seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard. I have deeply appreciated the times that I have experienced this sensitive, empathic, concentrated listening.”

Carl R. Rogers

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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 2), you may be able to claim with the following private health care insurance agencies:

  • Phoenix Health Fund

  • Police Health

  • Emergency Services Health

  • GHMBA

  • CUA (telehealth only)

  • BUPA

  • GU Health

  • Doctors Health Fund

  • St Lukes Health

Clients who are self-managed NDIS 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

Parking:

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

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