Are you stuck in the same argument on repeat? Feeling more like housemates than partners? Or perhaps you're carrying old relationship wounds that make it hard to get close to people — even when you desperately want to?
You're not alone, and things can be different.
I'm Jess, an ACA-accredited counsellor and relationship therapist with a Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I founded Secure Connections Counselling to provide a warm, evidence-based space where individuals and couples can do the deeper work — not just manage symptoms, but genuinely understand and shift the patterns driving their pain.
What I Specialise In
My work sits at the intersection of relationships, attachment, and emotional wellbeing. I work with:
- Couples stuck in cycles of conflict, criticism, or disconnection
- Individuals navigating relationship anxiety, anxious or avoidant attachment, and fear of intimacy
- People healing from infidelity, separation, or divorce
- Women working through low self-worth, people-pleasing, and emotional burnout
- Anyone who finds closeness harder than it should be
How I Work
My approach is grounded in three of the most research-supported therapies for relationship healing — Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Attachment-based therapy. I also draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Positive Psychology, where helpful.
What this looks like in practice: we start by understanding what's actually happening beneath the surface — the emotional needs, fears, and patterns that are driving the presenting issue. From there, we build real skills and insight that create lasting change, not just temporary relief.
I work collaboratively and at your pace. Sessions feel structured but never clinical — I bring warmth, honesty, and genuine curiosity to every conversation.
My Training and Credentials
- Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Diploma of Counselling
- Diploma of Positive Psychology
- Diploma of Art Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy — Levels 1 & 2
- Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EFIT
- Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- ACA Accredited — Level 2 (Licence #ACA: 16039)
Practical Details
All sessions are delivered via secure telehealth, meaning you can access support from anywhere in Australia without the commute. Evening appointments are available to work around your schedule. I see individuals and couples, and offer a free 15-minute discovery call so you can get a feel for how I work before committing to anything.
Session fees are $130 for individuals and $200 for couples.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Whether you're certain counselling is right for you, or just quietly wondering if things could be different — you're welcome here.
Visit secureconnectionscounselling.com.au or call (03) 8338 1069 to book your free consultation.