Don Jacobs

At the time of writing I have availability. However, things change, if / when I have limited availability, I can always add you to my waiting list and give you regular updates as to when a slot may become available. DFJ Counselling is a small practice. I work 3 evenings a week: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays between the hours of 6 - 9pm.

I am only human and sometimes need a rest, so I occasionally take time off during school holidays.

Hello. I wonder what brings you here today, we all need help at times. Perhaps relationships are difficult and you might feel lonely, or work is stressful. Maybe you don’t feel good or are experiencing depression or anxiety or trauma. Are you looking to release your potential? Or perhaps some other reason. My aim as a counsellor is to help you to get from where you are now to where you would like to be. As a qualified and experienced therapist, I can help, my skills can guide you, my focus will be on your unique experience of life. As a person, I am warm, approachable and supportive, you will not be on your own.

Attending your first counselling session may seem a bit daunting at first, but I will do my best to provide you with a warm, comfortable, caring space to explore your feelings.

Before we start therapy, I give every client a 20 minute complimentary (no cost) session to explain how I work, listen to the reasons for you seeking therapy and decide whether I am the right person to give you the support you need.

Your first session will be an initial assessment, where I will gently explore all the different aspects of who you are; Your childhood, family, schooling, relationships and your career, with the aim of identifying the roots of your difficulties

During the session I will tell you a little more about the process of counselling, expectations and we will set therapy targets (normally no more than three).

Finally, you will have a chance to explain to me the problems you have been facing and how you would like your life to change.