Jannette Sakkouri

My Story

Meet Jannette Sakkouri

Founder of JS Holistic Counselling

“I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported through life’s challenges.”

Jannette Sakkouri - JS Holistic Counselling

Qualifications

🔹 Diploma in Community Welfare
🔹 Certificate IV in Drug and Alcohol
🔹 Certificate IV in Disability Work
🔹 Diploma of Counselling (2014)
🔹 Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (2017)
🔹 Trauma-Informed Practice Training
🔹 Mental Health First Aid Certified
🔹 Sandplay Therapy Practitioner
🔹 Sandplay Master Practitioner
🔹 Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA

I am a holistic counsellor supporting individuals, couples, and families across Katoomba, the Blue Mountains, and surrounding areas. I also offer online counselling sessions for clients across Australia. Using a person-centred and strength-based approach, I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences. I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches, including Sandplay Therapy, to support healing, self-awareness, and personal growth in a creative and meaningful way.

My experience in human services began in my early 20s through a variety of volunteer and advocacy roles. My first professional role was working within a women’s refuge, supporting women and children escaping domestic violence. During this time, I advocated on behalf of clients, helped them feel safe, assisted with accessing accommodation and court support, and worked alongside them as they rebuilt confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of empowerment.

I later worked extensively within disability support services, where I continued to use a person-centred approach to help clients achieve their personal goals while supporting their medical, social, and emotional needs. These roles strengthened my ability to be empathetic, adaptable, open-minded, and supportive of people from all walks of life. Through strong communication, rapport building, and creative approaches, I was able to help individuals move through challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

As my passion for supporting others continued to grow, I further developed my professional skills and therapeutic approaches through ongoing learning and practical experience. This has allowed me to provide compassionate, holistic support tailored to the unique needs of each individual, couple, and family I work with.

Today, I continue to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their personal journey.

I acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people as the first inheritance of the Nation and the traditional and custodians of the land were I live, learn and work.