How I work

I am warm and professional counsellor with extensive experience of providing counselling support. I have primarily worked with  clients in the private sector and also work in the public sector. I have worked in a range of settings with children, adolescents and adults. I use an integrated person-centred approach to my counselling to support my clients through a range of difficulties.

I am an understanding and non-judgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping my clients discover their full potential and overcome presenting challenges they may be experiencing.

I am committed to offering a warm and safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and to develop a trusting and positive relationship with me, which I believe is the important foundation for change to take place.

My clients are able to gain insight to their circumstances and I assist them as a supportive guide to empower them to realise this. It is through a self-discovery process that my clients experience an uplifting and meaningful counselling process.

A few things about me personally..

I’m a lover of life, nature, the beach and hanging out with loved ones. I think the secret to an enjoyable life is having a good support system, being mindful in the day to day events of life and being grateful for what we already have in our lives. I believe in order to live by these things, we need to have a healthy mental state.

I believe my life experiences, knowledge base and skills were developed over time to serve and help others in achieving a positive mental state so they too can lead a positive life.  

Therapeutic Approaches

I tailor each session with my clients through understanding their personal needs and goals. I incorporate various contemporary models of counselling into my practice, including: Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, A Trauma Informed Approach, Mindfulness and Meditation.

I will use my knowledge and understandings of you and your situation to choose the best approaches that fits you the best.

Professional Body

Current member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)

Qualified Counsellor

ID: 3790

Current member AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers)

Acreddited Mental Health Social Worker

ID: 495172

[Jacqui Zdravkovski regularly attends professional development courses and seminars to further refine skills and keep up-to-date with current practice].