Welcome to Open Hands, Soft Palms

Every stage of life brings new challenges, opportunities and questions about who we are and how we relate to others. Whether you're navigating relationships, family dynamics, confidence, identity, emotional wellbeing, intimacy, or the transition into adulthood, you deserve a space where you feel heard, understood and supported.

If you've found yourself here, you may be looking for greater clarity, healthier relationships, increased confidence, or a deeper understanding of yourself. Perhaps you're navigating your first relationship, recovering from a break-up, experiencing family conflict, struggling with self-worth, or simply trying to make sense of life's next chapter.

Whatever has brought you here, you're welcome.

Meet Jacinta Lee

I'm Jacinta Lee, a Registered Nurse, Provisional Counsellor, Sex Educator, Relationship Coach, Yoga Teacher, Author, and postgraduate student in Counselling and Sexology. Through Open Hands Soft Palms, I combine clinical knowledge with evidence-informed counselling and education to support people in building healthier relationships with themselves and others.

While my work is primarily designed to support women, I warmly welcome older adolescents (16+), young adults, adults, men and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, who feel that my approach aligns with their needs.

Why I Do This Work

Throughout my career in healthcare, education and personal development, I've seen how many people reach adulthood without ever being taught the skills needed to understand themselves, regulate emotions, communicate effectively or build healthy relationships.

Many people learn how to cope, but not necessarily how to thrive.

They may struggle with self-doubt, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, family conflict, or uncertainty about who they are and what they want. These experiences are common, yet many people carry them in silence.

I believe that understanding ourselves is one of the most valuable investments we can make. When we develop greater self-awareness, emotional literacy and relationship skills, we create stronger foundations for every area of life.

That belief is what inspired Open Hands Soft Palms.

How I Can Support You

My approach integrates counselling, psychology, sexology and practical education to help you better understand yourself, your emotions, your relationships and your patterns of relating.

Together we may explore:

• Self-esteem, confidence and self-worth

• Identity, values and life direction

• Emotional wellbeing and resilience

• Healthy relationships and communication

• Attachment and relationship patterns

• Family dynamics and boundaries

• Dating, intimacy and sexuality

• Nervous system regulation and emotional safety

• Personal growth and self-awareness

Every person's journey is different. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, I work collaboratively with you to understand your unique experiences, strengths and goals.

What You’ll Find Here

Open Hands Soft Palms offers counselling, educational resources, workshops and practical tools designed to support lasting personal growth.

Everything we do is grounded in compassion, curiosity and respect. Our work is deeply rooted in conscious self-awareness and guided by trauma-informed, evidence-informed and health-focused practice, integrating current knowledge from counselling, psychology and sexology.

We are committed to creating an affirming, culturally inclusive and non-judgemental environment where every individual feels safe to explore their identity, emotions, relationships and life experiences.

Whether you're taking your first steps towards counselling or simply looking to better understand yourself, you'll find a space that values learning, reflection, emotional safety and authentic human connection.

Ready to Begin?

Growth doesn't require perfection—it begins with curiosity.

If you're ready to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships and build a life that feels more connected, meaningful and authentic, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.

Take your time exploring the resources, books, workshops and counselling services available through Open Hands Soft Palms. When you're ready, I'd love to support you on your journey.

With love,

Jacinta Lee