Jason Brooks

Foundations and Experience

My practice is built on a blend of formal academic study, specialized certifications, and over 2,000 hours of clinical experience. This combination ensures that our work together is both person-centered and professionally grounded.

Academic Qualifications

​B.Th & Couns (Bachelor of Theology and Counselling): A dual-focus degree providing a robust psychological framework alongside an understanding of the spiritual and existential dimensions of life.

Specialized Training & Modalities

Beyond my core degree, I hold specialized certificates in advanced clinical and therapeutic practices. I draw on these specific modalities to tailor our sessions to your unique needs:

  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Advanced, intensive training in providing emotional and spiritual support within complex clinical environments, such as hospitals and community crisis settings.
  • Schema Therapy: Specialized training focused on identifying and shifting deeply-rooted life patterns, "schemas," and persistent emotional themes.
  • Narrative Approaches: Professional study in how the stories we tell about ourselves affect our future, and how to change them.
  • Crisis Intervention: Specific training in providing immediate, stabilizing support during life's most difficult transitions.

Professional Accountability

I am a Registered Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This registration is your assurance of my commitment to the highest standards of safety and professional care.

As an ACA member, I am required to:

  • Adhere to a strict National Code of Ethics.
  • Engage in regular Clinical Supervision to ensure best-practice care.
  • Complete annual Professional Development to keep my skills at the forefront of the field.

Clinical Focus

I walk alongside individuals navigating:

  • Crisis & Acute Stress
  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement
  • Trauma & Recovery
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Marriage & Relationship Counselling
  • Major Life Transitions
  • Spiritual Identity & Guidance

Presence and Practice

This background in both community and clinical environments allows me to offer a unique depth of support. My goal is to help you slow down, make sense of what is happening, and rediscover your own clarity and strength. Using a range of evidence-based counselling modalities, I am here to offer a consistent, relational presence and the practical tools that facilitate your journey of healing.