Sunshine Coast’s Leading Relationship Counsellor

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Neisha C 
 
16/07/2025
 
 
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We are so grateful for our time working with Jo at Evolving Connections. Jo brought such a grounded and compassionate presence to each session, creating a space where we both felt genuinely heard and supported. She has a remarkable ability to navigate the challenges couples face without ever taking sides, helping us learn new ways of communicating and truly understanding one another.

Jo also held space for the unique complexities of being a neurodiverse couple parenting neurodiverse children — acknowledging the intensity, learning curve, and emotional load that can come with that. Her approach was thoughtful, respectful, and attuned, and we felt safe exploring some deeply ingrained patterns with her guidance.

We highly recommend Jo to anyone looking for a skilled and empathetic therapist who can support meaningful connection and growth, even through life’s more complex layers.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lenka Darmovzalová 
 
29/04/2025
 
 
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I chose Jo Distefano as couple therapist because of great feedbacks she got here on Google. After intensive couple program we did with my partner with Jo I would like to give her 6 stars instead of five. She is great. Her service, approach and connection was wonderful and so helpful for us. Jo helped us to understand ourselves and each other. To understand why we behave as we behave. Her facilitation was case-sensitive and professional.  Thank you Jo for doing your job so excellently. You helped us so much.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alexandra Cargill 
 
18/11/2024
 
 
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I cannot recommend Jo highly enough. Her insights and beautiful way of communicating them are next level. I have always felt 100% accepted and understood while gently and clearly being shown new ways to think and interact with my partner. We have both learned immeasurable things about ourselves that we will take with us into the rest of our lives. With Jo, I have found so much grace, kindness and encouragement and will forever be grateful for her guidance. Thank you once again, Jo.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jimmy Cargill 
 
18/11/2024
 
 
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As a bloke, I was worried that I would not be understood when we first started counselling.
Jo has an amazing way of making you feel heard, and then being able to translate that to your partner in a way they can hear it. I'm also not so good at emotional stuff. She has helped me to face it and to deal with the trauma in my life, stuff I had hidden deep. I now continue my therapy with a psychologist, and I'm becoming a better person. Thanks for everything Jo.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tara Morris 
 
15/11/2024
 
 
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We loved Jos style on how she approaches relationships/ Councelling and she helped us get back on track. We looked forward to our sessions each week as she made communication a lot easier and gave us tools to continue at home. We highly recommended her!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tessa Dijkgraaf 
 
10/09/2024
 
 
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In a time of feeling incredibly disconnected from my partner, I jumped online and found Jo - reading the google reviews was a huge encouragement in booking in with her so of course I feel compelled to add our experience to the mix here!

The weekend intensive really appealed to me because I felt hopeful we would be able to take the time to tackle our issues head on and get deep rather than the stop start of shorter sessions over a longer period of time. It appealed to my partner because he liked the idea of getting it over and done with in one week ;)

Although we were nervous going in - we both felt at ease immediately thanks to Jo’s kind and welcoming nature.  The format of the intensive did exactly as we hoped and much much much more - the private sessions gave each of us the space to explore our individual backgrounds in a way neither of us ever had before, while the joint sessions were instrumental in helping us see things with compassion and understanding for each other. This meant we were able to address the root of our issues.

We left our weekend feeling closer than ever - having learnt more about ourselves as individuals and each other on a deep level. Jo provided us with some very simple (but extremely effective) tools which means we are now able to communicate with ease - both expressing ourselves and listen actively! We both feel seen, understood, loved, and excited for the future of our relationship. Cannot recommend Jo highly enough!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jessica MC 
 
02/06/2024
 
 
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My husband and I participated in the 2 day intensive counselling with Jo and i have come here to highly recommend it.
Jo showed incredible insight and analysis into our behaviours and was able to frame it very clearly for both of us in a way that we could both understand.
I have come away from the intensive session feeling clear headed and equipped with the skills and knowledge of what needs to happen from here on.
At all times Jo was diplomatic and called both of us out equally on unproductive behaviour.
The space was comfortable and I left feeling very warm.
I am really happy we chose to do the 2 day intensive because we were able to dive really deep without interruption.
Thank you so much Jo, I really feel like you genuinely were interested in helping us understand our relationship.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Melanie Dixon 
 
03/04/2024
 
 
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We are so grateful for your assistance over the last few months. You completely changed our relationship and we are so looking forward to the next chapter of our life together. Thanks so much.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Claire Matthews 
 
22/02/2024
 
 
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My husband and I came to Jo based on her google reviews and found they are totally accurate. Thanks to Jo we are in a healthier, more balanced relationship than ever and I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone looking to improve their relationship, self awareness and communication. Thank you Jo for your focussed attention, invaluable insight and practical guidance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Gavin Symons 
 
30/01/2024
 
 
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Jo helped my wife and me through a tough time with some excellent insight and compassion, we both found our sessions beneficial which we left with practical objectives and feeling like we were progressing each time. Her home practice was welcoming and relaxed, I would recommend anyone contacting her for couples counseling. Thanks Jo don’t take this the wrong way but I hope I never see you again!