G'day, I'm Jacob
I facilitate relationship transformation. For years, I've helped hundreds of families and couples reconnect and support mutual growth.
My Story
My journey into relationship therapy began on the phones — years of wonderfully fulfilling calls on a helpline for family issues, where I discovered my calling for helping people navigate their most important relationships.
Those calls taught me something profound: most relationship problems aren't about fundamental incompatibility. They're about unconscious patterns, communication habits developed in childhood, and a lack of tools to navigate the inevitable challenges every relationship faces.
I wanted to offer something more than brief helpline calls could provide — a deeper, more stable connection that could truly transform relationships over time. That's why I started Unconditional Therapy.
The name "Unconditional" references the work of Carl Rogers, who pioneered client-centred therapy and posited 'unconditional positive regard' as its cornerstone. It reflects my belief that while love is unconditional, relationships are conditional — and that's okay. It also reflects my commitment to making quality therapy accessible through my pay-as-you-feel business model.
Training & Experience
Family Helpline Experience
Years of taking calls for families in crisis, developing practical skills for navigating conflict and rebuilding connection.
University of Melbourne
Studies in psychology and philosophy, providing theoretical foundations for my practical approach.
Relationship Consulting
Additional work consulting on relationship issues across various contexts and situations.
Continuous Learning
Voracious reading and ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
What I believe
These core principles guide every interaction and shape my approach to therapy.
Unconditional Positive Regard
I approach every client without judgment, creating a safe space for authentic expression and growth.
Results-Focused
My pay-on-results model reflects my commitment to your success. I'm invested in your transformation.
Accessibility
Great relationships shouldn't be a luxury. My flexible pricing ensures quality therapy is within reach.
Genuine Connection
Unlike brief helpline calls, I build ongoing relationships with clients for deeper, lasting change.
Standing on the shoulders
of giants
My approach draws on the wisdom of these remarkable thinkers and practitioners.
Carl Rogers
Client-centred therapy & unconditional positive regard
Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent communication
Viktor Frankl
Meaning & purpose in relationships
Esther Perel
Modern relationship dynamics
Terrence Real
Relational life therapy
Gabor Maté
Attachment & trauma
"In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their own personal growth?"
— Carl Rogers
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