Who I Am

Joelle Compton

I have travelled for many years, worked hard, cooked, loved, studied, danced, and everything in between. I have also suffered, struggled, been heartbroken, and put in the hard yards to build a more fulfilling life. My passion is understanding people, and helping people find new pathways to reach their ultimate potential. 

I have worked as a coach and trainer for the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) training people in various skills including confidence, self-expression, self awareness, vocal skills, voice and body connection, and emotional strength. I have coached professionals and beginners to learn new skills and hone existing skills.

I have studied with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, James Cook University and Queensland University of Technology. I hold a Masters of Counselling, I am a member of the Australian Counselling Association and I have worked as a Nationally Accredited Mediator. I also have a strong understanding of abusive backgrounds and I have worked in advocacy roles for survivors of domestic violence.

As a skilled coach, counsellor and mediator, I have helped hundreds of people resolve issues in their personal lives, families and work lives to find a fulfilling pathway forward.

I believe in each person’s capacity to change, grow and rise to the challenges life puts ahead of them. I believe that every person has a story that deserves to be heard, no matter how big or small.

I take a holistic and integrative approach to coaching and counselling, and can use, depending on your personal needs/requests, the following therapeutic and training techniques:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Person Centred Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Career Counselling

• Mindfulness and meditation

• Life planning and goal setting frameworks

• Time management and organisation skills

• Vocal technique

• Confidence training

• Stress management techniques