hey, i’m jude

about me

I am a Counsellor. I work from a client-centred, feminist perspective. This means my practice is based on principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy + congruence. I value + show respect for my client’s wisdom and autonomy, by working collaboratively with my clients.

I am a Listener. I listen deeply: under and within words & silence, for the healing & hope within experiences of pain, gratitude, beauty, struggle, disruption, loss, growth, confusion & change.

I am a Contemplative Artist. I ponder, reflect & respond to the the world from the quiet place within me. My art-making is a way of expressing what I’m hearing, and a way of deepening an inner dialogue with this Wisdom. The endless possibilities of paint, colour, textiles, beautiful spaces, & nature inspire me. I create when there’s something I need to process, or that I want to express or make tangible.

I make + remake; it’s more about the process than a destination for me.

I provide support + resources for people exploring their inner, soulful world because when we’re seen & heard by a compassionate, curious witness, it creates new possibilities and helps us re-connect with our hidden wholeness.



why choose me as your counsellor?

I’ve dwelt in hard places & lived my own Dark Night Journey. I have soulful longings that are kinda messy, complicated + nuanced. Loss has transformed my plans, illusion of control & nerdy knowledge into something more human, honest, messy & real.

I believe loving-kindness can heal us.

In previous versions of my life, I have been a hospital chaplain, a Spiritual Formation Director & a Pastor. I have years of experience providing soulcare + compassionate support to people exploring their inner world + meaning making, when life doesn’t always go as we expected or hoped.

I have lived experience of religious harm within a faith community. I know what it costs us to be harmed in this way. And I know what it takes to rebuild a life from the ground up, when all the familiar landmarks have been uprooted. My speciality is supporting people who have experienced spiritual harm or religious trauma, but I am here for any person who feels I am able to be of service to them.




things I love :

  • being at home + being in the wild

  • space to reflect + opportunities to connect

  • textiles + colour + paint + yarn + nesting + making + creating

  • accompanying + supporting people in their unique contexts as they create, nourish + tend to their soulful life

I dedicate my practice to the relief of suffering.

May you be held in compassion.

May your struggles + sorrows be eased.

May you be safe.

May you find peace + be free.

qualifications + training

Student member of Australian Counselling Association

qualifications:

Grad Dip. Counselling (University of Canberra). (currently completing)

Master of Arts (Spirituality).

Grad Cert. of Pastoral Counselling (Grief & Loss, Spiritual Companionship).

Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

The Formation Experience (Sydney College of Divinity).

Spiritual Mentoring.

training:

The Enneagram and Relationships Workshop. (Enneagram Institute of Sydney).

Burnout & Resilience.

The Wise Art of Art in Spiritual Companionship. (Wise Arts for the Soul).

Focusing: A Way to Growth. (Lucy Tucker).

I am a witness to the life that remains & sustains, emerging from the middle places & gaps in our stories:

our lives, stories & struggles matter;

we are beloved;

we are not alone.

What People Are Saying

 

“Jude is a safe, safe place & one of the kindest humans I have met. She is a deep listener & an incredible guide when navigating through the hardest of journeys. She is a goldmine of resources & possibilites who will help you discover your inner strength. I couldn’t recommend her as a person or her approach in supporting people’s journeys more highly”. Deb.

“Jude travelled with me as a spiritual mentor. I was drawn to her inquisitive nature & her open, honest communication. Jude’s extensive experience as a pastor & mentor shone through in the way she was always emotionally present whenever we met. I looked forward to our meetings every month”. Hannah.

“Over several years I have journeyed with Jude as a spiritual director, mentor & friend. She is a trusted colleague & guide who offers a unique blend of wisdom, compassion, curiosity & creativity. I have been blessed by Jude’s soulcare in my own life. I have discovered first hand that her empathy is real, and her intuitive questions have a way of opening up new possibilities for me to explore”. John

“Jude is a deep and intuitive listener who has helped me get more in touch with the subtle needs of my inner life. She has been an insightful companion helping me to navigate change in my life and inviting me to be aware of and present to the values and desires that I hold. Jude weaves a deep respect for the Sacred into the lived reality of our ordinary complicated lives in a way that is compassionate and playful. There have been many times when Jude has asked the right question or offered a gentle perspective that has led me down paths of personal growth”.  C.