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How I Work

Work with me is a collaborative, constructive series of conversations all about you and your life. Using proven therapeutic methods, we create the conditions for healing and growth.

Areas of Support:

  • life transitions

  • anxiety

  • low self-esteem

  • depression

  • loneliness

  • parenting

  • relationships

  • overwhelm

  • men's issues

  • people-pleasing behaviour.

I'm ready to work with people who are ready for change - to reconnect with themselves, build emotional strength, and move toward a life that aligns with their true self.​​

Core Pillars

Connection

Clarity

Emotional Regulation

We'll start with getting to know each other, building a respectful space where you can speak freely and explore what’s really going on.

By reflecting what I hear and with practical insight, we’ll map out what’s happening beneath the surface - your patterns, needs, and strengths - so you can make decisions with greater self awareness.

Together we’ll explore evidence-based strategies to steady your mind and body, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen your capacity to respond rather than react.

Self-Leadership

Integration

Working to empower you to take control of your life by setting healthy boundaries, making decisions based on your values, and stepping into a more confident, centred version of yourself.

Incorporating what is learnt in session into your daily life, we create meaningful, sustainable change that flows into your relationships, goals, and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Techniques

Listed below are the main techniques I utilise in my coaching & counselling practice. Each method offers something different, and often a blend of approaches is what works best.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT helps identify the thoughts and beliefs that shape how you feel and act. It challenges unhelpful thinking patterns and builds healthier, more constructive ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

ACT supports psychological flexibility, helping you accept difficult thoughts and feelings, reconnect with your values, and take purposeful action even in the face of discomfort or uncertainty.

Solution Focused Therapy

SFT is a strengths-based approach that focuses on what is working for you rather than staying stuck in what isn’t. It’s particularly useful when you want clear direction, quick wins, and a sense of momentum in your life.

The GROW Model of Goal-Setting

The GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will) is a structured coaching framework that helps you clarify what you want, understand what’s in the way, explore possibilities, and take committed action toward your goals.

Read more about how I work, my values and my techniques

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Get in touch

© 2026 Forest & Flow Counselling

ABN 79 151 945 568

Email: james@forestandflowcounselling.com.au

James Eckersley, BEnvSci, GDipEd, GCert Coaching & Counselling, GDip Counselling

ACA member no.: 87494​​

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