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Meet James

Counsellor and wellbeing practitioner supporting students, staff, school communities and a limited number of private clients.

Helping people feel seen, heard and supported with greater clarity, connection and calm.

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Hi, I’m James

I’m a counsellor and wellbeing practitioner with a strong focus on supporting students, staff and school communities.

Over the past several years, much of my work has centred around supporting young people, creating space for honest conversations, helping people navigate difficult moments, and working alongside school wellbeing teams to strengthen connection, belonging and emotional wellbeing.

My approach is calm, practical and person centred.

I don’t believe people always need someone to immediately fix things or give them all the answers.

Sometimes they simply need someone who will listen, understand and help them make sense of what they’re experiencing.

Alongside my work within schools, I continue to offer a limited number of online counselling and wellbeing sessions by arrangement.

At the heart of my work is a simple belief, people are more likely to move forward when they feel seen, valued, heard and supported.

Whether I’m supporting a young person, working alongside a school community or having a private counselling conversation, my aim is the same, that is, to help people leave feeling a little lighter, clearer and more supported than when we began.

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My Approach

I believe meaningful support begins with feeling genuinely heard and understood.

My approach is calm, practical and person centred, with a focus on helping people slow things down, make sense of what they’re experiencing and identify what may help them move forward.

I draw on counselling training, practical wellbeing experience, psychology, neuroscience and evidence informed approaches to support greater clarity, emotional wellbeing and connection.

I don’t believe every difficult experience needs to be immediately fixed.

Sometimes progress begins with having a safe place to talk honestly, understand what is happening beneath the surface and take one manageable step forward.

My hope is that people leave our conversations feeling a little lighter, clearer and more supported than when they arrived.

Qualifications & professional commitment

  • Diploma of Counselling

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and ethical practice

  • Over 24 years exploring personal growth, wellbeing, and human development, including attending events with top leaders in the mental health and personal development fields

Online Counselling Sessions

A small number of online counselling and wellbeing sessions are available by arrangement.

Sessions offer a calm, confidential space to talk through what you’re experiencing, make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface, and consider what may help moving forward.

Current availability is intentionally limited, with appointments generally offered on Saturday mornings.

If you feel a conversation may help, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Session Format

Online via Zoom

  • Ongoing support tailored to your individual needs, helping you move forward with clarity, resilience, and confidence.

    $140

  • Available for students or those experiencing financial pressure, ensuring support remains accessible when it’s needed most.

    $100