Jane Gillespie

Being a marriage celebrant is one of the most rewarding roles I have ever held and I love every aspect of it.

Because I believe it’s important to keep learning about different facets of ceremonial work, I attend workshops whenever I can.  To ensure that I stay up-to-date with the legal obligations that go with my appointment, I’m happy to undertake compulsory professional development training every year.

I am a qualified counsellor and have had my own counselling practice since 1998, specialising in grief, loss, life changes and stress management.  I have particular expertise in working with people affected by cancer and facilitate weekly support groups and occasional weekend retreats for cancer patients, survivors & their families, as a counsellor with Life Force Cancer Foundation (www.lifeforce.org.au)

I also speak at conferences, workshops, seminars and other events about how it is never too late to change your life.

Another of my passions is writing; I currently have two books in print. My first full-length novel is a work in progress, with no end in sight!  I have completed several novellas and have started a new novel.  I plan to attend a writers’ retreat in Italy next year to inspire me to keep on writing.

I have two daughters in Australia, a son who lives in New York and a grandson studying in China.

Jane Gillespie
“The perfect celebrant for your perfect ceremony”