Nervous System | Somatics | Neuroscience

Compassion-focused, Evidenced-based Holistic Counselling—

Welcome—

I’m Jessica, a registered private practice counsellor who, over the past 13 years, has developed a holistic, compassion-focused approach to supporting individuals and families. By harnessing my core values of generativity, compassion, equity and authenticity, I provide a collaborative, safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to look within and explore new possibilities. Lived experience with chronic illness informs my counselling work with those experiencing complex health challenges like ME/CFS and Long COVID, while my extensive background as a classical ballet dancer enriches my therapeutic work with pre-professional and professional dancers.

My care is inclusive, neuroaffirming, and trauma-aware. I combine accessible neuroscience with a whole-person approach: mind, body and soul.

Biomedical meditation teacher training, over a decade of holistic health coaching, and 20+ years of classical ballet teaching bolster my passion for helping educators incorporate supportive mental health strategies in the classroom and dance studio alike. I offer teacher training, along with mental health literacy, and integrative nutrition workshops at academic schools and dance institutions and am so grateful to be living my ikigai.

Follow the links below learn more about my approach, explore my offerings or make a booking:

Kind Words—

“Empowering…. Jess clearly counsels from the heart but also provides excellent insights and resources.  As a parent, she allows you to exhale knowing that your child is under her guidance and building skills, knowledge and most importantly resilience to enrich themselves and support their aspirations.  I’ve certainly learnt a thing or two from her as well!”

—Nicole

“With expert and intuitive counselling, Jess helped us untangle our problems and anxieties. The relief was immediate and the continuing impact she has made on our lives is priceless! She provided invaluable, concrete steps and armed us with practical resources and solutions to draw on time and again. We give our heartfelt thanks to her.”

—Fiona

“Jess provides an extremely safe, nurturing and neutral space for emotions to be expressed, held and processed. Jess supported me in many ways throughout the most major struggles I underwent, and she never failed to show up without her beautiful, warm smile. I am forever grateful for this amazing human and couldn’t recommend her more. A safe, healing, supportive counsellor."

—Lucy

Specialties—

No challenge is too big or small to bring to counselling. Connecting with the idea that you deserve support and are not alone is often a powerful catalyst for change and healing. With 13 years of experience in private practice and over 20 years as an educator, I am here to help you feel validated, heard and empowered. I can help with:

Burnout

Overwhelm

Perfectionism

Stress + Anxiety

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Grief + Loss

Depression

Relationship Issues

Injury + Recovery

Gender Identity

and Sexuality

Self-worth

Confidence

Career Path

Life Transitions

Leaving Dance

Life Purpose

Book Your Free 15 min call—

I understand that taking the first step towards accessing support can be challenging. Before deciding what is right for you, it's vital to feel comfortable and connected with your counsellor. Please feel free to speak with me; I welcome your questions and am here to discuss how I may support you.

Services & Offerings—

Nervous System | Somatics | Neuroscience

Holistic Counselling for Individuals

Warm and compassionate, my holistic approach involves seeing beyond symptoms and labels to identify and attend to the root cause of challenging emotional, physical and psychological states. Drawing from a diverse therapeutic skillset, and employing evidence-based frameworks, each session is tailored to meet you as you are in the present moment. I offer inclusive, collaborative and strengths-based support, seeing my clients as the experts in their own lives. Change is always possible, I am here to help.

Counselling | Career Path | Injury + Recovery

Holistic Support for Dancers

Collaborative and compassion-focused, my work with dance students and professionals is informed by my background as a classical ballet dancer. Over 20 years of elite classical ballet teaching and 13 years in the helping profession has seen me support dancers through the highs and lows of this demanding art form. Be it audition preparation, confidence building, recovering from injury, abuse within the industry, challenges with body image or questioning your desire to dance, I am here to support you from a place of deep understanding.

Consulting | Workshops | Teacher Training

Holistic Services for Schools & Institutions

Designed to inspire, motivate and facilitate tangible change, my consulting services are available to individuals as well as schools and organisations. From mindful finishing school selection and mental wellness workshops to improving academy culture, I am here to support you as you make your goals a reality. Discover how to truly nurture and inspire your students, ensuring genuine confidence, technical aplomb and refreshingly authentic artistry. Together we can create positive change.