Our Specialities
Relationships
Relationships
Relationships
Relationships have different stages of development. Your counsellor can help you build a firm foundation at each stage that will lead to long term relationship success.
Couples
Relationships
Relationships
Having support from a counsellor to unpack your misunderstanding leads to healthy communication, making you ready to develop and build goals for the future.
Bullying
Relationships
Bullying
Your counsellor can work with your child to develop healthy self-esteem and confidence to prevent and manage bullying.
If you are experiencing bullying in the workplace, your counsellor can help you manage professional communication and response, to detach from the situation and focus on self-care.
Vocational
Professional Services
Grief & Loss
Your counsellor can help you find a way to break down the barriers to employment, to find purpose and develop strategies to change your career or transition to other employment.
Grief & Loss
Professional Services
Grief & Loss
Your counsellor can work with families or individuals offering support, empathy and understanding and assist with strategies to move through grief and loss.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Professional Services
Your Clinical Supervisor will build a relationship with you as a counsellor offering a safe environment and guide you through supervision to develop and reach your goals as a counsellor, ensuring legal and ethical practices are in place. Group or individual sessions available.
More about what we do
Relationship Counselling
Relationships with family, friends, and estranged relatives can often be marred by miscommunication and unresolved issues from the past. Your counsellor is here to help you unpack these barriers and provide strategies for communicating effectively, fostering a loving and caring relationship. Having a Counsellor to support you can facilitate open listening between friends, family members, partners or spouses, helping to strengthen your connection. This journey allows you to grow together in companionship and love, especially during significant life transitions like raising children or experiencing empty nest syndrome, leading to lasting and mutually satisfying connection.
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Couples Counselling
Receiving support from a counsellor to address failed communication and misunderstandings can lead to healthier interactions and the establishment of goals for the future. This guidance fosters the development of clear and loving communication, promoting personal growth and self-development. Couples counselling can help rekindle the spark in your relationship, allowing you to reconnect and build a renewed sense of companionship. With the right support, you can transform challenges into opportunities for deeper connection and lasting intimacy.
Bullying - Children
Bullying - Children
Bullying - Children
How can we empower children to say no to bullying and effectively manage interactions with bullies? The counsellor will focus on building self-esteem and confidence, equipping children with strategies to detach from difficult situations. By meeting each child's needs with love and understanding, we explore their unique love language - be it physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, or gifts. Recognising their love language helps children communicate and express themselves more effectively. Through counselling, children learn resilience, how to address their emotions, and practical steps to take if they experience bullying, fostering a supportive environment for their growth.
Bullying - Adults
Bullying - Children
Bullying - Children
Counselling for adults experiencing workplace bullying provides a supportive environment where individuals can focus on themselves and their well-being. In these sessions, clients work to develop self-esteem and cultivate positive affirmations about their unique qualities and talents. Through guided discussions and reflective exercises, they learn to recognise their strengths, which can help counteract the negative impact of bullying. The Counsellor may introduce strategies for setting boundaries, asserting themselves, and effectively communicating their needs in the workplace. By fostering a sense of empowerment and self-worth, counselling helps adults not only cope with the effects of bullying but also thrive in their professional lives.
Vocational Counselling
For individuals who have been long term unemployed or who are seeking to change their career, your counsellor can help you build strategies to overcome barriers and facilitate a successful transition to new employment. In these sessions, clients are encouraged to explore their interests, hobbies, and social group skills, identifying activities they enjoy that can be integrated into their professional lives. By reviewing these options, clients can uncover potential career paths that align with their passions and heart desires. The counsellor assists in developing actionable plans to address any obstacles they may face, whether through skill development, networking, or further education. This holistic approach empowers clients to navigate their career change with confidence and clarity.
Grief and Loss
Separation and Divorce Support
Separation and Divorce Support
Grief and loss can impact everyone differently, affecting daily routines, sleep, physical health, and eating patterns. Having someone who understands and empathises with your experience can provide invaluable support as you unpack your grief. This process helps you manage your feelings and transform them into a way of continuing to love and let go of the person, pet, or loved one you've lost - whether due to death, separation, divorce, or the challenges of working away from home. Talking with a counsellor can facilitate this journey, allowing you to navigate the waves of grief that arise from various triggers. The counsellor can focus on developing strategies to help you understand your emotions and unpack your experiences, enabling you to find healing and peace.
Separation and Divorce Support
Separation and Divorce Support
Separation and Divorce Support
Navigating the heartbreaking journey of divorce and separation can be challenging, but with guidance and empathy, you can transition to a fulfilling single life. Your counsellor’s support focuses on helping you rebuild and develop your life by identifying your strengths and unpacking the negatives, transforming them into valuable lessons for future relationships. Together, you and the counsellor will review strategies to help you start anew and create a better future. This process will also build your confidence to begin dating again, allowing you to clarify what you truly want in a partner.
Professional Services
Clinical Supervision - Individual or Group Sessions
Clinical supervision is a structured, supportive process available in both individual and group sessions designed to enhance the professional development and well-being of individuals in human service roles such as counselling, social work, psychology, medical, emergency services, teaching, aged care, disability care …anyone who works with people. A clinical supervision session offers a safe space for participants to reflect on their practice, explore challenges, and gain valuable insights from a qualified and accredited supervisor. Beneficial for professionals at all stages of their careers, clinical supervision can improve skills, build confidence, and provide emotional support to navigate workplace stress. By fostering personal and professional growth, it helps participants maintain high standards of care while enhancing their resilience and job satisfaction.
More about your counsellor
Cherrie Jones
Hi. My name is Cherrie and I'll be your Counsellor.
I have a diverse background with experience in sales, employment services, aged care, in-home care, and customer service. My qualifications include a Diploma in Counselling, a Bachelor of Counselling, and an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision.
My passion for helping clients overcome their barriers has inspired me to expand my counseling services. I enjoy working with children, young people and adults supporting them in developing healthy self-esteem and equipping them with skills to prevent bullying. Additionally, I provide support to families dealing with grief and loss, whether it involves parental separation, the impact of working away, death, divorce, or the loss of a beloved pet.
I also have a passion for supporting and assisting families and friends struggling through issues related to alcohol and substance abuse and dependence.
Everyone has a story that deserves to be listened to without interruptions or unsolicited advice. It’s essential for individuals to have someone who actively listens and understands the challenges of opening up in a safe environment.
My unique and quirky style, combined with an intuitive connection with clients, allows me to help clients discover achievable goals for those seeking change. I invite clients to explore a range of therapies, strategies and activities tailored to their needs. Through this process, clients can feel empowered to achieve their healing outcomes, building resilience and inner strength along the way. This journey enhances their ability to communicate effectively, make healthy choices, and establish boundaries in their lives, creating the lifestyle they desire.
About the Creating New Lifestyles logo
Our Name and Logo
The name Creating New Lifestyles was inspired by my daughter, who recognised how my work in counselling empowers clients to redefine their lives and build healthier, more fulfilling paths forward. I chose this logo to symbolise the personal and transformative journey we embark on together in therapy. By incorporating my own painting, I’ve created a unique and personal representation of my journey toward building Creating New Lifestyles - a concept deeply rooted in my own personal growth and overcoming barriers to become the person I strive to be. This artwork reflects not only my creative side but also my dedication to supporting clients in therapy, helping them achieve their goals and rediscover themselves in their own recovery journeys.
-Cherrie