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Kind Heart Counselling

Social Worker, MA, AASW (she, her)

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1 Woodland Street, Essendon, VIC 3040
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1 Woodland Street Essendon, VIC 3040
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I offer safe, compassionate and holistic support for women (16+) Australia wide.If you’re carrying the impact of trauma—whether from sexual assault, childhood abuse, bullying, interpersonal violence or medical misogyny—I’m here to support you gently and compassionately. I have more than 15 years of training and expertise in complex childhood trauma and trauma caused by domestic, institutional or sexual abuse. You will find my approach is grounded in care, collaboration and a deep respect for you and your life experience. I’ll meet you where you are, at your pace, and help you move toward a life with more peace, clarity and meaning.
My therapy is relational and integrative using evidence based therapies: trauma responsive therapy, attachment theory, inner child parts therapy, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing & feminist principles. Safety underpins all sessions, ensuring you feel emotionally, psychologically, physically, culturally and spiritually safe. Longer sessions are available.
If you connect with what you've read, please visit my website. I offer a free brief phone consultation, which allows us to talk about what you hope to get from the therapy and whether we might be a good match. Fee options available based on your financial situation. Please email or call Jo Lockart if you'd like to arrange a time for this free consultation.
Call or Kind Heart Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9068 6218

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1 Woodland Street

Essendon, VIC 3040 map

(03) 9068 6218
Website
Australia wide tele-health or in-person sessions (Melbourne). Mon-Thur after hours availability, working together to a find time that suits.
I focus on Women's Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 9068 6218
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1 Woodland Street

Essendon, VIC 3040 map

(03) 9068 6218
Website
Australia wide tele-health or in-person sessions (Melbourne). Mon-Thur after hours availability, working together to a find time that suits.
I focus on Women's Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Sliding fee scale to ensure therapy is affordable, available and equitable. If this is important to you, please let me know at our initial phone call so we can discuss fee options. Medicare rebated or private health insurance therapy is not available.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218
"
Sliding fee scale to ensure therapy is affordable, available and equitable. If this is important to you, please let me know at our initial phone call so we can discuss fee options. Medicare rebated or private health insurance therapy is not available.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Jo Lockart

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Jo Lockart
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Masters of Social Work, Bachelor of Human Services
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from The Bouverie Institute Clinical Supervision Training / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from LaTrobe University in Bachelor of Human Services
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Over 15 years experience working with people across a diverse range of ages, cultural backgrounds and mental health issues in community mental health and private practice. Trained and certified in trauma-informed therapy with Blue Knot Foundation and CMHE Academy.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218
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Over 15 years experience working with people across a diverse range of ages, cultural backgrounds and mental health issues in community mental health and private practice. Trained and certified in trauma-informed therapy with Blue Knot Foundation and CMHE Academy.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Women's Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • Bisexual
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
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My clients say I'm warm, caring, non-judgemental and kind. I provide a safe space for deep listening, mutual curiosity, choice and an allowance for growth and change.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218
"
My clients say I'm warm, caring, non-judgemental and kind. I provide a safe space for deep listening, mutual curiosity, choice and an allowance for growth and change.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Feminist
  • FLASH Technique (Trauma memory resolution)
  • Inner Child Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I use a person-centred, trauma responsive approach, integrating Flash Technique, feminism, mindfulness, self compassion, attachment theory and inner child parts therapy. I'm trained in Motivational Interviewing (to assist with change) and ACT (cognitive behavioural therapy modality). You'll find my psychotherapy style is relational, collaborative and conversational, whilst working at your pace.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218
"
I use a person-centred, trauma responsive approach, integrating Flash Technique, feminism, mindfulness, self compassion, attachment theory and inner child parts therapy. I'm trained in Motivational Interviewing (to assist with change) and ACT (cognitive behavioural therapy modality). You'll find my psychotherapy style is relational, collaborative and conversational, whilst working at your pace.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9068 6218

Location

Primary Location

1 Woodland Street

Essendon, VIC 3040

(03) 9068 6218
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Australia wide tele-health or in-person sessions (Melbourne). Mon-Thur after hours availability, working together to a find time that suits.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9068 6218
"
Australia wide tele-health or in-person sessions (Melbourne). Mon-Thur after hours availability, working together to a find time that suits.
Photo of Jo Lockart - Kind Heart Counselling , Social Worker, MA, AASW
Kind Heart Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9068 6218