Behind Our Passion

Journey with us as we share our mission to mend, uplift, and strengthen the ties that bind. Discover the passion and dedication behind every session, and see why we’re committed to your growth.

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Welcome to evolving connections

Built On Connection And Trust

At Evolving Connections Counselling, we deeply value the relationship between client and counsellor, always ensuring a harmonious fit that sets the foundation for genuine transformation. Based on the Sunshine Coast, our predominant face-to-face approach emphasises genuine human connection. We take pride in fostering an inclusive environment, welcoming all individuals, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring every journey with us is understood and respected.

Our Lead Counsellor

About Jo Distefano

I’m Jo Distefano, the heart behind Evolving Connections Counselling. My dedication lies in enhancing relationships and guiding individuals through life’s intricate challenges, from complex traumas to personal growth hurdles. With a diverse clientele, including the LGBTQIA+ community, I draw from a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities to ensure meaningful transformations. My clients and I journey together, uncovering their true selves and unlocking the potential within their relationships.

Reach out to me today for your free 15 minute consultation. 

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Our Reviews

Why The Sunshine Coast Trust Us

Alice Batista
Alice Batista
06/07/2023
Not your average counselor - Jo is fantastic and does amazing, significant work.
Gemma Davies
Gemma Davies
13/12/2022
My sessions with Jo are transformative. It’s been quite a journey, one I highly recommend. My self awareness and compassion continues to increase. Jo has been a great support for me while navigating challenging times and now having moved through them, she continues to be a great support to help me thrive.
Ben Morris
Ben Morris
29/11/2022
If you're looking for a fantastic counsellor who genuinely cares about helping you improve your relationship, Jo is the person to go to. My wife and I were really struggling to communicate efficiently and Jo taught us so many different techniques and helped us to better understand each other's perspective. This has helped my wife and I communicate much more efficiently, and it's really strengthened our marriage. Were the happiest we've ever been and we couldn't have gotten here without Jo's support.
Terri Morris
Terri Morris
08/11/2022
My husband and I started couples counselling after realising that we needed to do some work to improve our marriage and communicate more effectively. Jo helped us through the worst time in our relationship to allow us both to be able to communicate our problems while learning strategies to help us have more understanding. Unlike other counsellors, Jo doesn't offer quick fix solutions that are only temporary, she works at length with you to get to the root of the problem to help educate you on long-term solutions. Fast forward to today, my marriage is stronger, more fulfilling and balanced.
Jodie Toft
Jodie Toft
13/07/2022
Jo is fabulous! She is insightful and so patient. Jo has helped us to communicate effectively and to understand each others way of thinking. We had a very positive experience. I highly recommend Jo.
ROB LONGSTAFF
ROB LONGSTAFF
11/07/2022
I would like to thank Jo Distefano for providing a calm environment in which I could grow and heal. She is very knowledgeable, intuitive and she listens. I am recommending her to friends. Thanks Jo.
Leah Harris
Leah Harris
06/05/2022
When my partner and I first came to see Jo our relationship was not in a good place and although we both had the desire to make our relationship better, we were at a loss as to how to fix it. Now, a year and a half down the track, with Jo's help, we are in a much better place. Not only as a couple but as individuals, parents and as a family unit. I'm so thankful to Jo for the difference she has been able to make in our lives. I can't recommend her enough!
Ellen Kenman
Ellen Kenman
22/04/2022
Jo has helped our relationship enormously. Rather than ‘marriage counselling’ we like to think of these appointments as ‘maintenance’. Every appointment is a reminder of who we’d like to be as a couple and how we can communicate more effectively. Jo is extremely professional, but also very warm and understanding. Every couple could benefit in some way from seeing Jo, and we recommend her very highly.