Help for all of Life’s Challenges

Friendly professional, counselling, coaching and psychotherapy services in Sydney for people who want effective, practical strategies and support.

Counselling, Coaching and Psychotherapy that focuses on root causes and real progress.

Clear Day Consulting takes a holistic, evidence-based approach. Our work includes hypnotherapy and psychotherapy for emotional and psychological concerns, alongside coaching for personal development, confidence, and professional growth.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, or seeking greater clarity and confidence in your life or career, we offer a friendly, supportive, solutions-focused space to help you move forward.

Each session is tailored to you — focusing on understanding what’s really driving the issue, not just managing surface symptoms.

If you’re looking for a psychotherapist, counsellor, or coach in Sydney who is friendly, down-to-earth, and results-focused, Clear Day Consulting offers professional support. We help you find answers and gain the clarity you need to navigate your way forward with confidence.

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What is Our Approach?

What makes Clear Day different is our focus on practical skill and strategies that empower you.

Rather than creating dependence on our services, our counselling and psychotherapy approach equips you with skills, insight and strategies you can apply in everyday life.

We focus on causes, not just symptoms
Personalised, professional care
Evidence-based and practical
High professional standards

We draw on positive psychology and established therapeutic frameworks to help you build resilience, confidence and clarity. Progress continues long after your sessions end.

Our goal is not to just to help you cope, but to help you thrive.

Our Services

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Drug and Alcohol Counselling

If substance use is affecting your wellbeing, relationships or work, we provide non-judgmental, evidence-based support to help you regain balance and control.

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Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem Coaching

Build genuine, sustainable confidence by learning practical strategies to manage self-doubt, fear and anxiety.

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Relationship Counselling & Coaching

We provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns on relationship challenges, strengthening connections and seeking clarity.

Stress & Anxiety Therapy

We help you reduce constant worry, manage fear and regain a sense of calm using practical, proven strategies.

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Executive & Professional Coaching

Sessions focus on mindset, leadership skills and sustainable success at work.

About Jim O’Connor

When you book with Clear Day Consulting, you work directly with Jim O’Connor — an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and coach with more than 25 years of helping people create meaningful change.

Jim supports clients with clinical concerns such as anxiety, trauma, drug and alcohol issues and relationship challenges, as well as professional and personal development goals.

His approach brings together, the best elements of positive psychology, practical tools and strategies that empower clients as well as his own lived experience. Sessions are safe, friendly, down-to-earth and tailored to your needs.

If Jim believes another professional may be better suited to support you, he will be upfront and provide a trusted referral. 

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5-Star Reviews

Here are some testimonials by our happy clients!

“The skills & knowledge Jim has gained through years of experience in his field really show in his ability to quickly understand issues & clarify them for me. He explains concepts clearly & ensures I have full understanding of them. The solutions we form are both meaningful & practical to implement. Jim is a dynamic thinker who is passionate about helping people learn & grow. Sessions with him are always a positive & interesting experience – I walk out of appointments feeling inspired, empowered & confident about the best course of action to take. Jim is the best person I’ve come across to support me to strive towards my highest potential in all areas of life & I’m very grateful for what I’ve been able to achieve with his help.”

-Briar A

“I’m self employed – a professional circumstance that all too frequently lacks a feedback loop. In my conversations with Jim we talk about job satisfaction, career planning and objectives: we set goals, hit and miss targets, and develop strategies for embracing uncertainty, ensuring continuity and seeking professional fulfilment. We also explore specific professional challenges and work through solutions, and on the side we allocate some time toward the development of a passion for personal projects that might some day supplant the day job. It’s an enjoyable and rewarding journey, and I feel it has greatly enhanced my personal and professional effectiveness.”

-Rory B

“Jim is an accomplished professional and highly skilled in the field of counselling, but what is really impressive is the way he takes often complex ideas and breaks them down, piece by piece. The result was not only a set of solutions, but also a greater awareness of myself and the way people think and react to things in life. I have recommended Jim to several of my friends and family since our initial meeting – they have also benefited enormously from his knowledge and his approach. I would recommend Jim to anybody, whether they are dealing with a traumatic experience or are simply looking for ways of broadening their skills in dealing with challenges that life throws at all of us.”

-Cai L

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   Jens Boecher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim brings real insight and thoughtful perspective to corporate counselling. He has a great ability to listen carefully, understand the specific challenges at hand, and offer practical, valuable guidance that actually makes a difference. Highly recommend him to any organisation or individual looking for an effective coach who combines genuine expertise with a real understanding of workplace dynamics.
  
 
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   Patrick Beck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, wise, patient, and an extremely clear communicator. Jim gives you the advice to transform your mind and apply learnings to all areas of your life to reach self mastery and fulfillment.
  
 
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   Jad A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Jim has been genuinely valuable.

He's insightful, direct, a great listener and helps you see situations clearer whilst also challenging you.

I wasn't expecting to gain that much knowledge in such a span, so I'd highly recommend anyone to take up the opportunity.
Do your own work too for an honest result :)

Cheers
  
 
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   Alastair Chell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've found Jim's coaching to be incredibly insightful, straight-shooting and refreshingly down-to-earth. His ability to cut through noise and challenge my thinking in a practical, grounded way was greatly appreciated. His sessions have been highly engaging and genuinely valuable, and I would recommend Jim to anyone looking for honest, effective coaching and guidance.
  
 
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   Jules Le Poer Trench 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim was warm, caring and very understanding of assessing an incident that could affect my son’s future and career. Jim spent quality time with my son to assess his state of mind and his understanding of responsibilities entering adulthood. He was very professional and open to discuss steps moving forward and set solutions in place. Highly recommend
  
 
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   Madelaine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim is outstanding, one of the most effective therapists I’ve worked with.
He’s directive in the best way: he doesn’t just listen and empathise, he actively leads the session, helps you pinpoint what actually matters, and offers clear, concrete guidance you can take into real life immediately. If you’re someone who wants momentum and practical change, his approach is incredibly powerful.
What really sets Jim apart is how direct and confident he is. That confidence is grounding, it makes you feel safe and supported by someone who knows what they’re doing. I often leave sessions feeling calmer and more secure, like there are answers, there is a path forward, and I can handle what’s in front of me.
If you’re looking for a therapist who combines warmth with clarity, and who will guide you with strength and precision (not just passively listen), I can’t recommend Jim highly enough.
  
 
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   Michael Summers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very easy to talk to like a breath of fresh air and gets to the point very quickly.
  
 
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   Natasha Neal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim’s no-nonsense approach to our issues did help us communicate and hopefully will help us move forward as better people.
  
 
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   Blake Hopkinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can't speak high enough of Jim. He was brutally honest and direct, whilst still showing understanding and compassion. He guided me through multiple life long personal and self destructive issues, helping me reclaim my life and to discover the completely uninhibited version me. (For the first time in well over 20 years.)
Jim also introduced me to techniques and strategies to ensure I have the tools available to continue being the calmer, clearer minded version of myself. Forever grateful and appreciative.
  
 
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   Leo Santos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot speak more highly for the genuine care that Jim has shown to me and my family over the years seeing him as a client.
Thru the ups and downs of life Jim has provided sound advice and counsel. Jim's down to earth approach, to listen and to build trust and rapport coupled with his ability to understand his clients and help them overcome, achieve and live better more confident successful and fulfilled lives is a gift and a blessing to those who apply the insights and guidance Jim gives. Thank you sincerely for making a difference to my journey in life.
Jim has personally made a difference to my life and has helped me navigate the phases of life and the challenges that
can present itself. I have total trust and confidence in Jim who has always shown utmost care, compassion and empathy.