Who am I?

I’m not here to give you a lecture. I’m here because I’ve been where you are and I know what’s on the other side. If you’re curious about why I do this, how I got here and what I actually bring, keep reading.

  • I know what it feels like to be stuck. To want more but keep running from the quiet. I spent years chasing distractions, trying to fill a restlessness that never went away.

    My dad struggled with alcohol, and safety was never certain. That chaos followed me into adulthood. Partying became my escape. Anxiety, burnout, hollow Mondays. That was my normal.

    When my dad took his life, I thought it would change me. It didn’t. I kept running until I couldn’t anymore. What finally worked wasn’t one big moment. It was doing the boring stuff that mattered. Sitting still. Showing up. Choosing better, one small step at a time.

    That’s how I rebuilt my life. And it’s how I help others rebuild theirs.

  • My life looks nothing like it used to. I’ve built a mindset that keeps me steady. I move my body to stay grounded. I’ve let go of the constant need to escape. I even practice sitting with my own thoughts, which turned out to be the hardest rep of them all.

    I built a business helping others do the same. I became a counsellor because I wanted the chaos I lived through to mean something. This isn’t a career move. It’s personal.

    I work with people who are tired of circling the same patterns and chasing quick fixes. People who want more than coping. People who want a life that feels aligned, not just managed.

    My approach is simple. It’s real, it’s grounded, and it’s about action. I’ll meet you where you’re at, but I won’t let you stay there. Talking helps us understand. Action helps us change.

  • We both know the stigma around talking to someone about your head. Especially here in Australia. Feels like if you reach out, something must be broken in you.

    Truth is, it’s not weakness. It’s just a tool. A way to grow. A way to stop circling the same patterns and actually move forward.

    Counselling with me isn’t about sitting in silence and nodding. We cut the noise and get into what actually matters. Because nothing changes until you do.

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Jack Loades standing by coastal grass in casual wear, representing a grounded and calm approach to mental health.