Meet Josie
Josie Coco - Counselling & Gestalt Psychotherapy
Overcome mental & emotional obstacles to thriving and living well
Welcome to Josie Coco - Counselling and Gestalt Psychotherapy in Maleny
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I’m here to help you overcome the mental and emotional challenges that stand in the way of thriving and living well. Through Gestalt Therapy, a gentle yet powerful form of psychotherapy, we’ll explore how life feels for you in the present moment—the here and now.
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You don’t need to start by telling your entire story; instead, we’ll allow the most relevant parts of your journey to surface naturally when the time is right. Together, we’ll uncover what’s not working for you, bringing a deeper awareness that leads to insights and meaningful changes. These changes are uniquely yours, shaped by your experiences, and designed to help you move forward with greater ease and clarity.
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I’m here to guide you in finding the solutions that truly serve you. Let’s take this step together.
When Josie asks, "What's happening in your life right now, that brings you to therapy?" she creates a safe place for you to share.
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Her trauma-informed Gestalt approach gently guides you through navigating the aftermath of life's challenges, both present and when relevant, those in the past. This empowering approach fosters transformation and healing, helping you move forward with greater strength and clarity.
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With a background in clinical nursing and diverse leadership roles in health services and the business world, Josie brings a unique blend of experience to her work with you. She is particularly experienced in the aftermath of early childhood trauma, emotional neglect and early childhood relationship concerns and how these impacts you in the here-and-now. You might know these conditions as cPTSD.
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This is a private practice. To make a claim from your Private Health Insurance claims, please ask for an invoice and provider number.
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Get in touch for a complimentary consultation and let's talk!
Qualifications
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Masters - Gestalt Psychotherapy PACFA Reg. Clinical #27254
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Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) Certified Practitioner
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Deep Brain Reorienting - Trauma Psychotherapy (DBR): Level 3 Certified (read more...)
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
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Graduate Certificate HR Management & HR Development
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Certified BodyTalk Practitioner - The BodyTalk System
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Nurse, Midwife
Publications
COCO, J. (2023). Relational dialogue and the relational field: Foundations for relational intelligence to cultivate reciprocity and growth in the ecosystem of organizations Gestalt Journal of Australia and New Zealand 2020, 17(2), 39-52
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Coco, J. (2020). Managing fear in difficult times. Thrive Global online magazine.
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Coco, J. (2020). Your happy place is a great launch pad for building resilience. Thrive Global online magazine.
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Coco, J. (2020). Harness the power of imagination to build family resilience. Medium online magazine.
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Coco, J. (2019). Women starting over in midlife. Thrive Global online magazine.
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Coco, J. (2012). Commit to feel good; Your health, wealth and happiness depend on it. Bloomington, USA. Balboa Press.
Professional Membership
PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
GANZ - Gestalt Australia and New Zealand
TIST - Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment