Jill Marland
Intern Counsellor
Trauma, general counselling
M Counselling (cand), B Theology
Jill is an intern counsellor whose diverse professional background has given her extensive experience working with people and children of all ages. She is particularly passionate about supporting women, exploring emotions, and fostering positive identity. Jill is dedicated to helping people understand their stories and navigate life’s challenges.
Areas of Counselling Practice
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Anxiety
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Stress
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Trauma-informed therapy
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Crisis counselling
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Relationship issues
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Life-stage transition
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Grief and loss counselling
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Cross-cultural missionary support
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Faith-based counselling
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Mental health support
Professional Experience
Jill has been pursuing a Master of Counselling, alongside parenting, work and journeying the restorative application of her studies across all areas of life. Jill recognises the importance of her personal work in adding substance and value to being able to show empathy, and positive self-regard with a non-judgemental stance.
Jill has worked as a nanny, catechist, home care nurse, scripture teacher & chaplain (both in High school and Primary school), youth pastor, Christian studies & studies of religion high school teacher, conference centre cook, play-group coordinator and various administrator roles in student services at a bible college.
Jill has attended professional development on the topic of autism, specifically regarding, girls and women, emotions, developing a positive identity, sensory processing, and Anorexia Nervosa.
Professional Memberships
- Student member of CCAA
Counselling Style
- Person-centred therapy (PCT)
- Child-centred play therapy
- Solution Focused therapy
- Body/soul/spirit awareness
- Internal Family Systems
The focus of Jill’s counselling style is to provide a safe space for the client to explore and share their life experiences and concerns, in a way that the client can find healing, growth and wholeness.
