You’re kind to everyone else
but relentless with yourself
For women tired of overthinking, overgiving, and feeling emotionally drained.
Let’s get you unstuck.
You might not have
a name for it,
but you can feel it
Many of the women I work with describe:
Feeling responsible for everyone’s wellbeing
Being the “reliable one” who holds everything together
Overthinking conversations long after they’ve happened
Struggling to relax without guilt or restlessness
Feeling frustrated in their relationship, but unsure of what to change
Saying “yes” when they’re already overwhelmed
Being kind and supportive to others, but extremely hard on themselves
On the outside things may look fine. On the inside, it often feels like pressure, exhaustion, invisibility, and self-doubt.
Why this pattern is so hard to break on your own
This isn’t about being “too sensitive” or “not coping well enough”.
Often, this pattern develops when you’ve learned over time that your needs come second, being ‘good’ means being responsible and accommodating, and it’s safer to keep others comfortable than express your limits.
So you end up over-functioning in relationships, overthinking your decisions, and being far harder on yourself than you would ever be on someone else.
What we can work on together
In counselling we can focus on helping you to:
Quiet the constant self-criticism and mental pressure
Understand why you feel responsible for so much
Reduce overthinking and emotional overwhelm
Start setting boundaries without guilt
Untangle patterns in relationships that leave you feeling stuck
Build a more stable, supportive relationship with yourself
Imagine feeling less burdened and more like yourself again.
Stuck in cycles of overthinking, guilt or self-doubt
Someone who feels weighed down by responsibility for others that’s not reciprocated or balanced
Struggling with boundaries or people pleasing
Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, invisible, or emotionally exhausted
Wanting things to change but unsure of where to begin
Counselling with Jodie may be helpful if you are…
I provide counselling in Camberwell, Melbourne and online via Zoom for anxiety, overthinking, self-criticism, relationship stress, overwhelm, and patterns of over-responsibility.
Qualification & Registration
I have a Masters in Counselling from Monash University, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Association of Australia (PACFA). I have 8 years experience in counselling private practice, and professional experience in Eating Disorder prevention, vocational training and tertiary education.
Approach
At the heart of my work is the belief that people grow and heal through feeling genuinely heard, understood and supported. I take a flexible, person-centred approach, adapting counselling to suit your unique experiences and what feels most helpful for you.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-compassion practices and mindfulness-based strategies. These approaches can help you develop greater self-awareness, respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions, and build lasting psychological wellbeing.
Feel more like yourself again, start with a single session
I feel incredibly fortunate and honoured to be trusted with clients' stories, and witness their growth.
Social media can be a challenging place for feeling good about ourselves. My Instagram account is focused on sharing images and information that will support you in letting go of the battle to perform your worth. Social media for empowerment, inspiration, connection and learning. See you there!
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