About
Discover the treasures within you...
Hi, my name is Jana...
I’m a Clinical Counsellor, Relationship Specialist, TRTP Certified Practitioner, Internationally Certified Results Coach, and a facilitator of the PREPARE / ENRICH program at Open Heart Counselling.
For over 10 years, I’ve supported individuals and couples to strengthen their relationships, process trauma, and create meaningful change. I’ve been a registered member of the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) since 2018.
I help driven individuals and couples who may appear successful on the outside yet feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in their relationships.
Together, we work to deepen your understanding of your authentic self, develop skills for emotional regulation, and build confidence in expressing your needs, wants, and desires.
Many of my clients are high achievers. They are capable, thoughtful, and deeply committed, but balancing ambition with emotional connection can feel challenging. Together, we slow things down, create clarity, and build stronger, more secure relationships.
My areas of focus include:
• Relationship & Couples Counselling
• Pre-Marital Counselling (PREPARE / ENRICH)
I offer in-person sessions at Rivers of Yarrambat Health Centre near Greensborough, as well as online sessions via Zoom from Monday to Saturday.
If you’re ready to invest in the relationship behind the success, I’d love to support you. You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the Time.
My Approach
Counselling with me is a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and meaningful growth. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down and explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
In our work together, my focus is on truly hearing you, understanding your unique perspective, and gently guiding you to uncover what may be holding you back, what needs healing, and what will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
I believe that every person has the capacity to grow and create lasting change. My role is to help you access that inner strength and translate insight into real, relational transformation.
I work from a systemic approach, which means we look beyond individual challenges and explore the patterns, relationships, and environments that shape your experience. The ways you relate to your partner, family, colleagues, and even to yourself profoundly influence how you feel, communicate, and connect.
Together, we identify the patterns shaping your relationships, strengthen emotional awareness and relational skills, and create space for you to reconnect with your authentic self, not by striving harder, but by relating differently.
When we work together, I help you:
Feel safe
Express yourself
Know yourself better
Experience authentic connections
Explore topics that are most important to you
Explore behaviours that you are interested in changing
Have more clarity about your connections within yourself and the outside world
Individual Counselling
Couples Counselling
I take a structured yet collaborative approach to working with couples. In the initial sessions, I play an active role in guiding you through a thorough assessment, asking thoughtful questions to understand your concerns and what has brought you to counselling. From there, we work together to develop a plan that reflects your goals and priorities.
My work is grounded in a systemic perspective, focusing on the patterns between you rather than placing blame on either partner. Together, we explore your readiness, commitment, and motivation for change, supporting you in building a stronger, more connected relationship.
I help you clarify your needs, challenges, and problems.
I guide you to find the best solutions.
You will feel relief, peace, strength, and genuine optimism to move forward in your life.
Are you ready for an inspiring journey of discovery? Get in touch today to book your session and take the first step toward positive change.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Your inner world is where true healing begins. If you are ready to experience a subtle yet powerful shift within and create positive change in your life, I am here to support you.
How I work
Safety
I help you to feel safe and trust yourself.
I empathise with you and accept you.
I am non-judgmental and open to what you bring.
I encourage you to share your inner thoughts and feelings.
Collaboration
I work with you in an equal partnership.
Together, we negotiate the goals for your counselling and customise a plan for you.
I check in with you about what you want and need, and motivate you to reach your goals.
Connection
You can use our relationship as a model for effective communication.
Together, we reflect on the quality of this connection.
I give you feedback and insights about how you can connect better with other people authentically.
Exploration
I encourage your self-exploration, creativity, and imagination.
Explore topics that are most important to you.
I offer you validation, guidance, respect, compassion, and, when appropriate, I challenge you.
Reflection
I offer tools to help you reflect, and feedback that helps you understand your relationship with yourself, other people, and the world.
I help you clarify your needs and challenges.
I guide you to find the best solutions.
Growth
I offer tools that empower you to be more confident and self-reliant.
I provide guidance that increases your motivation and builds self-esteem.
I offer you validation, guidance, respect, compassion, and, when appropriate, I challenge you.
Are you ready to embrace growth and positive change?
My Journey
I am deeply grateful for the path that led me to this work.
My greatest growth began when I chose to stop pretending everything was fine and started taking responsibility for my own life. At one point, I stepped away from academic achievements to pursue the adventure of starting from scratch in a new country. I was searching for deeper meaning and a stronger sense of purpose. I had to learn a new language and a new way of living.
What I found was not only a desire to help others, but also a commitment to understanding myself more honestly and connecting with people in a genuine, heartfelt way.
Through marriage, parenting, and living across cultures, I have gained insight into relationships, family life, and personal growth.
When I began investing in my own emotional and relational growth, everything started to shift. That decision shaped who I am today, both as a person and as a counsellor.
I am deeply grateful to the individuals and couples who have trusted me with their stories. Your courage and openness continue to shape me, both personally and professionally.
I bring over two decades of experience, combining a scientific mindset with deep cultural awareness. Having worked across various organisations, I support individuals with empathy, clarity, and practical strategies for personal and relationship growth.
My Qualifications
I first trained as a counsellor in 2002 while living in the UK. I continued to develop my skills in Australia, where I completed a postgraduate degree in Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 2015. I then specialised in Integrated Couples Counselling after completing a Certificate Course in 2017 and an internship at Relationships Australia Victoria.
I am a clinical member of the PACFA Association and adhere to its ethical standards. To ensure the highest quality of service, I regularly attend professional development trainings and participate in clinical supervision.
I have trained in the UK and later completed a postgraduate counselling degree in Australia. I specialise in couples counselling, hold PACFA clinical membership, and stay updated through ongoing training and professional supervision.