About Us
Based in Australia, Illuminate Counselling and Supervision is a safe space for those 16 years and over, looking for support in a non-judgemental environment. We are an affirming service; welcoming of all genders, sexualities, cultures and other minority groups. We use a number of different counselling modalities to meet the needs of the very diverse and unique community that we engage with.
The intention at Illuminate is to help you identify your goals, and facilitate your awareness of choices, opportunities as well as tools to manage adversity, as you work towards them.
About Candy
Candy Jacques is the principal counsellor at Illuminate Counselling and Supervision. She has worked in the counselling and psychotherapy field for over 15 years, with specialist experience in gender diversity, sexuality, domestic and family violence, and well as sexual assault and complex trauma.
Candy holds a Bachelor of Science, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Masters in both Applied Social Science and Social Work. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and has Clinical Supervision training through the Centre for Existential Practice (CEP).
Candy is passionate about helping individuals find their genuine selves and supporting them on a safe journey towards authenticity.
Take the next step on your journey
Illuminate Counselling is available for telehealth (online or phone) after hours Monday to Friday (5pm onwards), and Saturdays 9am – 12noon
Phone
0413 595 056
Email
candy@illuminate-counselling.com
Individual Counselling
60 minutes
$160
Individual Counselling
90 minutes
$210
Clinical Supervision
60 minutes
$180
Group Supervision
Contact Candy to discuss your needs
Sliding scale is available to students, pensioners or those on a low income on request.
Supervision
Motivated by an understanding of the relationship’s key role in change, Candy strives to build safety and hold space in supervision, incorporating honesty, vulnerability and acceptance into her supervisory practice. She believes that a safe space allows supervisees to experientially appreciate the power and benefit of empathy, positive-regard, acceptance and genuine presence and can carry that into their own practice. Candy has trained as a supervisor through the Centre for Existential Practice, attending both The Wheel of Supervision I and II. She has experience with private supervisees and team members as well as over 10 years supervising students of counselling during their field placements.
…you have a talent in holding a space so that people feel safe, and in developing trusting relationships. You are very calm, and very supportive, and you allow people to express their truth without judgement. This is essential if counsellors are to fess up to what REALLY happened…
Masters Student, 2024