Shantha Cokis

Shantha Cokis is a highly qualified counsellor working with individuals and couples to achieve lasting change in their lives. She is an engaging and compassionate practitioner that brings a non-judgemental approach to the unique challenges faced by her clients, allowing her to create a highly supportive experience where clients feel heard and valued. 

Shantha works closely and collaboratively with her clients to help them make sense of issues and to move forward with greater understanding, resilience, and acceptance. Whether clients are facing difficulties in relationships, struggling with life transitions, or feeling stuck in addictive processes or unhelpful ways of coping, Shantha empowers them to identify strengths, develop better coping skills, and navigate towards greater balance and fulfilment. Her ability to connect on a personal level encourages trust and openness, forming the foundation for meaningful growth and change.

Shantha holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is a certified practicing member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She actively engages in professional training, ensuring her practice is evidence-based and her clients receive the highest standard of care, tailored to their individual needs. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, emotionally focused and solution focused modalities.

• Bachelor of Psychology
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy