Yvonne Flanders
Counsellor and
Personal Coach,
Professional Supervisor
Personal Coach,
Professional Supervisor
Yvonne Flanders
Counsellor and Personal Coach,
Mediator,
Professional Supervisor
Mediator,
Professional Supervisor
Yvonne Flanders
Counsellor and Personal Coach,
Professional Supervisor
Professional Supervisor






I’ve always been deeply curious about human behaviour, what drives us, shapes us, and holds us back. For me, understanding people isn’t just a passion, it’s a pathway to clarity, compassion, and choice.
Over the course of life, we all encounter moments where we feel uncertain, stuck, or overwhelmed. Sometimes, having an experienced guide beside you can make all the difference. That’s the role I offer, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, confidence, and care.
My professional journey has been rich and diverse, from hotel management, fitness, and real estate to humanitarian aid and counselling. I also bring with me the lived experience of being a daughter, sister, wife, carer, friend, and mother. Each role has taught me something valuable, deepened my empathy, and strengthened my commitment to helping others.
Counselling became the natural next step for me, a way to draw together all of my experience and offer something meaningful to others. I later extended my training to include mediation, supporting couples through separation and divorce (FDR), and helping individuals and families work through conflict and repair relationships (NMAS).
Over the past decade, I’ve also contributed to community organisations I deeply respect — including Lifeline as a telephone counsellor more recently as a Professional Supervisor, PANDA as a Community Educator, and the Sacred Heart Mission as a counsellor at the Hands on Health Clinic.
I am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and the ACA College of Supervisors and Counsellors Victoria. I’m committed to ongoing learning and regularly participate in professional development to keep my practice current, ethical, and client-focused.
Whether you’re seeking counselling, personal coaching or professional supervision, I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgmental space. Our work together will be centred on what matters to you, your values, your experiences, and your goals.
Together, we’ll approach your challenges with respect, empathy, and a shared belief in your capacity to grow and move forward.
This is my commitment to you.
“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to others.” – Siddhārtha Gautama
Please feel free to call with any questions you might have about Yvonne can support you.
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Please feel free to call with any questions you might have about Yvonne can support you.
“Having worked with Yvonne for a few years, I really appreciate that she listens with empathy and then helps me cut through all the emotion and worry to focus on what I can do instead on what I wish had or hadn’t happened. She really helps me with clarity about a situation. She has been a real resource in helping me to control my worries and fears.”
“Thank you, Yvonne, for the respect and understanding that you demonstrated during the time I have spent speaking with you. Your gentle and relaxed manner made it less challenging to speak freely about the very personal issues I needed to think & talk through. Your help will not be forgotten.”
“I wasn’t comfortable talking about my issue at first but Yvonne put me completely at ease with her warm and caring manner. She was really interested in listening to what I had to say and I felt I could speak to her in confidence, which was very comforting considering my predicament.”
“I trusted Yvonne to truly listen and then guide me towards managing my life. She never told me what to do although sometimes I dearly wanted “ the rules”. Instead, she helped me clarify what was important to me and then work toward my plans. I found the whole experience immensely useful. Knowing she is there if I get stuck again is also very reassuring.”
“We will be sure to come back to the tools you provided for us. I feel much more reassured and confident that we can have a lasting and happy marriage.”