Clare Johns Counselling

You spend so much of your life being there for everyone else. This is a place where someone is finally here for you.

Exhausted from carrying everyone else’s needs?

Support for women and parents carrying too much for too long.

You spend so much of your life making sure everyone else is okay.

The appointments.
The school emails.
The mental load.
The constant juggling.
The emotional weight that no one else seems to notice.

And somewhere along the way…

You forgot about you.

You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Book a session.

Call 0415677328


Hi, I’m Clare.

I know how easy it is to put everyone else’s needs before your own.

As a wife, mum to two energetic boys, and counsellor, I understand the emotional load that so many women quietly carry every day. The endless juggle of family life, the pressure to keep everything together, and the feeling that everyone needs something from you.

My counselling style is warm, compassionate and down-to-earth.

I won’t judge you or tell you what you should do.

Instead, I’ll offer you something that’s often hard to find—a calm, supportive space where you can finally exhale.

Together we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, reconnect with your strengths and help you move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.

I can support you with:

🌿 Overwhelm and burnout

🌿 Parenting and neurodivergent family life

🌿 Life transitions and loss

🌿 Caring for everyone else while forgetting yourself

You deserve support too.

You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply allow someone to walk alongside us.

If you’re ready, I’d be honoured to support you.

  • Many people say, “I don’t even know where to start…” when trying to explain what’s going on for them. At times, it can feel overwhelming to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, let alone put them into words. You might not be able to point to anything clearly “wrong” in your life, yet still feel that something isn’t quite right. At other times, challenges across different areas of life can build up and begin to feel unmanageable. This can lead to pressure, stress, and uncertainty about what to do next.

    Most of us want to live a fulfilling and balanced life, with space to enjoy the things that matter. General counselling can support you to:

    • Develop practical coping skills for life’s challenges

    • Identify, prioritise, and work towards personal goals

    • Create meaningful and lasting change in your life and relationships

    How do I know if I need counselling?

    Have you been feeling low, but not depressed? Or perhaps more on edge than usual, without clear anxiety? You may not be able to name exactly what’s happening, but you know you don’t feel like yourself.

    Life can be challenging, especially when situations feel overwhelming, distressing, or outside your control. While talking to friends or family can help, it doesn’t always provide the clarity or direction you need. Counselling offers a supportive space where you don’t have to work things out on your own.

    There’s a common belief that counselling is only for people experiencing severe difficulties. In reality, counselling can help with a wide range of concerns, and no issue is too small. Your wellbeing, experiences, and goals matter. General counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore what’s happening for you and consider options for change.

    Counselling supports you to identify and work through concerns that may include current challenges or past experiences affecting your thoughts, feelings, or behaviour. Some common reasons people seek general counselling include:

    • Relationship concerns (partners, family, or friends)

    • Navigating a relationship breakup

    • Career changes and work-related stress

    • Feeling stuck, lost, or lacking direction

    • Confidence and self-esteem concerns

    • Harassment or bullying

    • Burnout and fatigue

    • Financial stress

    Often, it’s not just one issue causing distress, but a combination of factors that leave you feeling unsettled or overwhelmed. You may be struggling with how you see yourself, your relationships, or the direction your life is taking.

  • I want to sincerely acknowledge how difficult it can be to make the decision to pick up the phone and make that first call - to take that first step.

    Reach out through my contact form or call me on 0415677328 to have a 10 minute, friendly chat to schedule our first appointment.

    We’ll walk through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • The fee for each 1 hour appointment will be $130.

    Payment options include cash, debit/credit card or bank transfer.

How can I help you?

Contact

Physical appointments will take place at :

Hunter Clinical Services

49A Railway Street

Merewether NSW 2291

Phone or ZOOM appointments also available.

Reach out through my contact form or call me on 0415677328 to have a 10 minute, friendly chat to schedule our first appointment.

clarejohnscounselling@gmail.com

I look forward to meeting and connecting with you.

Clare.