Counselling & Psychotherapy Melbourne

In-Person & Online Sessions

Hi, I’m Jackie

I’m the founder of Morrow Endeavour Counselling & Psychotherapy. I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, and identify as Asian-Australian. With over 10 years experience providing counselling in various mental health settings, I’ve discovered my passion in working with RELATIONSHIPS - that is, relationship with oneself, and relationship with the world and others.

Many clients come to me with a wide range of challenges, internal conflicts and defense mechanisms. However, almost always, when we explore the roots of their pain, it leads back to relational trauma or attachment wounding that occurred during their formative years.

Whether you are an individual seeking to cultivate a secure and meaningful relationship with yourself, or you and your partner are wanting to build a loving and supportive relationship, I am here to support you.

Trusted For Supported Care

C.M

“I am really grateful for and inspired by Jackie’s approach. When I started therapy with her, I was feeling really exhausted all the time and stuck in a rut, worried and in many ways paralysed that I would struggle to change. Jackie has an amazing capacity to listen deeply, hold space, and to approach therapy dynamically, open-mindedly and creatively. She helps me understand root causes of my challenges and has impressive expertise which she combines with a really communicative and adaptable approach. She has really helped me to think and feel outside the box and has helped me to find closure with baggage and aspects of myself that I was struggling to healthily grow from. I have made significant progress and feel really grateful also that I can always return to sessions down the line”
J.M

“I’m so glad that I had found Jackie during my visit in Melbourne. I was so stressed out with family issues. Her support and counselling helped me understand myself better. Her guidance on how to approach and communicate with my kids and spouse helped me and relieve the tension over my shoulder. I feel so much better now and I’m so grateful for her patience and support. I definitely would recommend anyone who is in my situation and seeking for healing”
E.L

“I'm experiencing significant improvements in my life now. The recurring childhood thoughts and recent social anxiety episodes have eased. While work remains demanding, I'm gradually finding more clarity each day. My relationship with my mother has improved as well. I truly appreciate Jackie’s support these past months. Seeking her support has improved my overall mental wellbeing”
J.N

“Jackie is not only incredibly understanding but also remarkably adept at creating a comfortable and open environment for communication. Her empathetic nature and supportive approach made the entire experience not just productive but also surprisingly enjoyable. She provided insightful guidance and support throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending Jacqueline's services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, understanding, and personable professional”
V.D.V

“Jackie has many years of experience as a Counsellor. Her knowledge and understanding provide a supportive, warm and empowering space where people feel safe and heard”
S.S

“Jackie is a truly kind and skilled therapist. She is extremely well informed in a range of modalities and strategies. I would recommend working with Jackie for support with mental health issues and couples work”
D.N

“We recently completed the transition for parents workshop and have already been able to put to use, some of the content. It was a great insight into learning to communicate between partners and understanding the difference between what is communicated and what the underlying issue might be. Having other couples share real life stories and other parents giving real life experiences really gave my wife and I a picture of whats to come. Jackie communicates really clearly, the topics were interesting and keeps the pace moving”
J.N

“We were unbelievably impressed with the eye opening sessions we experienced with Jaqueline. Her detailed insights and tips in our sessions have truely strengthened our bond as a couple after having our baby. This is a must have experience for all soon to be parents to take part in. Highly recommended”
K.J

“My Partner & I did the 3 week course and felt quite at ease by the end of the program. Honestly this program is A MUST for parenting 101 and BOTH partners. First time parenting can be quite emotional and extreme but Jacqueline's calm, structured, detailed and engaging presentations made us quite comfortable in what to expect. The most beneficial take away for us was the awareness around matters that we don't think about in the excitement and pressure of first time pregnancy. In every session, while engaging with the Counsellor and other couples, you learn about the balance required, things to pay attention to and most importantly how many others may be in similar situations and you are not alone. The context was great, very well structured and questions were answered weekly for us. The examples used and stories told during the sessions was reassuring you are not ALONE in this process of parenting. I am at the end of the 3rd trimester and can happily say I highly recommend this over some of the other programs I have done online. Even though all pregnancies and parenting style may differ, this program gives you positive strategies to follow during and after your pregnancy experience. Thank you Morrow Endeavour!”
C.T

“I attended one of the workshop series that was run by Jackie of Morrow Endeavour. From signing up to the workshop series, attending the workshops, and speaking to her one on one after the workshop, everything was so pleasant and professional. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to attend her workshops as I learnt so much about the transition to parenthood and what it entails for us as individuals, a couple, and as parents. The workshops were thorough, inclusive, safe, and beautifully facilitated by Jackie. She encouraged participation, self awareness, learning, insight, safety, and so much more. Her sharing of experiences as a counsellor, mother, and woman was also very humbling. I recommend this workshop series to all couples and parents/ guardians regardless of what stage they are at in parenthood”
H.N

“The Transition to Parenthood workshop was much needed. It was an absolute eye opener to the struggles that we have faced as first time parents navigating our own personal relationship. As we await our second child's arrival, this workshop has provided us with the tools we will need (and needed the first time round) to battle the struggles we will face as a couple as our parenting workload doubles. For parents there is plenty of information on pregnancy, birthing and raising a newborn but no one really prepares you for the toll it takes on your relationship. We struggled a lot in our relationship due to hormones, lack of sleep, tiredness and just zero direction on how to maintain a successful realtionship with a new baby in our lives. But this second time around, thanks to the invaluable information in Jackie's workshop, we now have the tools to tackle the hard stuff in our relationship without wanting to throw around the divorce word constantly. Thanks Jackie!”
A.D

“Wow. I really wished there was more of these workshops before I had my first child and how it would have helped me so much then. Even though I’m not a first time parent, I still can implement these techniques and strategies into my relationship. There was a lot of information to take in but Jacqueline was very patient and explain everything thoroughly. I would highly recommend this workshop to ALL new parents because we are not aware of these changes in our relationship once you have a baby. This should be a necessity, like how you would need a new pram. I would gift this workshop to my family and friends”
S.J

“My partner and I found the Transition to Parenthood Workshop valuable and insightful. The 2 part workshop was engaging and at a good pace that allowed us to take information in, share experiences and learn from other couples. I would highly recommend this workshop to any couples that are about to start parenthood as having a strong relationship and using tools to be able to effectively communicate with your partner is really important and often overlooked when preparing to have a child. Jacqueline was a great facilitator and I felt she was very relatable being a mum herself”

Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.

— Susan David

How Relational Trauma & Attachment Wounds Manifest In Our Lives:

Relationship with Self: A harsh inner critic, feelings of shame, fear of vulnerability, and difficulty with self-acceptance.
Interpersonal Relationships: Issues such as a lack of boundaries, low tolerance for mistakes, high expectations of others to meet their needs, repeated experiences of being misunderstood by others, and a lack of trust in people.
People-Pleasing and Perfectionism: Engaging in people-pleasing behaviours or striving for perfection as a way to gain approval and avoid rejection.
Activation of Younger Parts: Younger child parts being activated and projected, either internally or outwardly in relationships.
Self and Other Awareness: Challenges in understanding and reflecting on thoughts, emotions, desires, and attitudes in oneself and others.
Emotional Dysregulation: Difficulty managing emotions, leading to intense emotional reactions or emotional numbness, often a response to unresolved relational trauma.
Chronic Anxiety or Depression: Persistent feelings of anxiety or depression.
Trust and Intimacy Issues: Difficulty forming or maintaining close relationships due to fear of abandonment or rejection.
Body-Mind Connection: Somatic symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, or gastrointestinal issues .

Somatic Psychotherapy

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “the body keeps the score,” you may already be familiar with somatic therapy.

Somatic therapy, sometimes known as body psychotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that places importance on what we experience in the mind and the body, as well as the connection between the two.

“Somatic” itself means “of or relating to the body.”

This approach can help deepen a sense of connection to oneself and to others. It can improve body sensing, relieve stress, and balance the nervous system.

Somatic therapy can treat a broad range of issues including relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, anger management, childhood abuse, sexual assault, addiction, and so much more.

As an integrative therapist, I meet my clients where they’re at. This sees me integrating a range of therapeutic approaches alongside somatic practices, such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and more. I also incorporate somatic practices when working with couples.