Simple Solutions to Help You Thrive in
Life, Love and Leadership
When life feels overwhelming, unclear, or stuck, you don’t need more theory — you need grounded, practical strategies that actually fit your life.
I work with people who want clarity, direction, and sustainable change using evidence-based approaches built on over 25 years of experience.
Evidence-Based Support for Real Life Challenges
Counselling Services
Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to explore emotional challenges, patterns, and experiences that may be impacting your wellbeing
Professional Coaching
Coaching is more forward-focused and practical, supporting you to clarify goals, strengthen decision-making, and move toward what matters most.
Leadership Support
Practical support for people navigating the challenges of leading themselves, people and processes. This work may involve individual support or tailored development and training for organisations, shaped by context and goals.
Supervision
Reflective support for practitioners to consider professional practice, ethical questions, and ongoing development over time. Supervision sessions are collaborative and grounded in reflective and evidence-based approaches.
Where Expertise Meets Compassion
Hi! My name is Shelley Parkin and I provide practical support when you need it most. I combine clinical expertise with a no-nonsense approach to help you navigate life's toughest challenges—whether that's healing from relationship breakdown, developing as a leader, or rebuilding your relationship with yourself. Real strategies, real results.
25+ years of professional counseling and coaching experience
Evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique situation
Strict confidentiality and professional ethical standards
Clear, direct guidance without the therapy jargon
Support that meets you where you are and moves you forward
The Solutions Centre
Whether you prefer guided support or self-paced learning, our resources are designed to help you develop the skills and insights you need to thrive. From online courses to practical workbooks, each tool is grounded in proven therapeutic approaches.
Online Courses
Comprehensive programs covering relationship skills, leadership development, emotional regulation, and personal growth—delivered at your own pace with expert guidance.
Guides and Workbooks
Practical, downloadable resources that help you work through specific challenges, develop new skills, and implement real change in your daily life.
Journals
Structured journaling tools designed to support self-reflection, track progress, and deepen your understanding of your patterns and growth.
Card Decks
Engaging, portable tools for daily practice, reflection prompts, and skill-building exercises you can use anywhere, anytime.
Support That Creates Lasting Change
Clarity and Insight
Move beyond surface understanding to genuinely recognize your patterns and what drives them.
Practical Skills
Learn evidence-based strategies you can actually implement in real-world situations.
Sustainable Growth
Build foundations that support ongoing development, not just quick fixes.
Confident Action
Bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it—with support every step.
Your Partner in Growth, Healing, and Leadership
Life's challenges don't wait for the perfect moment, and neither should your support. Whether you're ready for intensive coaching, therapeutic support, or prefer to start with self-paced resources, there's a path forward that works for you. Let's find it together.
Common Questions About Working Together
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What services do you offer?
Individual counseling, professional coaching, leadership development programs, and a range of digital resources including online courses, workbooks, journals, and guided programs for specific life challenges.
Who can benefit from your services?
Anyone navigating life challenges, major transitions, low wellbeing, mental health challenges or looking for leadership development. I work with individuals who want practical, evidence-based support without the therapy fluff—people ready to do the work and create real change.
How does the process work?
It depends on what you need. Counselling sessions are typically weekly, fortnightly or monthly, coaching can be more flexible, and digital resources are self-paced. We start with understanding where you are and what you want to achieve, then create a plan that fits your life.
Do I need to commit long-term?
No. While some programs have structured timeframes (like the 6-month Inner Relationship Coaching), counseling and coaching can be as ongoing or short-term as you need. You're in control.
What is your approach?
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all frameworks or motivational hype.
My approach is:
Practical – strategies you can actually use
Evidence-based – grounded in professional training and experience
Collaborative – we work together, at your pace
Honest and respectful – no judgement, no fluff
People often come to sessions wanting clarity. We focus on helping you think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and move forward with confidence.
My approach is underpinned by tertiary qualifications, 25+ years of experience, lived experience, and a commitment to cutting through therapeutic jargon to give you practical strategies that actually work.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available via phone or secure video (Microsoft Teams), as well as face-to-face appointments at my office in Cleveland, Queensland.
Telehealth sessions are offered in the same way as in-person sessions and can be a flexible option depending on your preferences and circumstances.
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