About Donna Mandelkow

Donna Mandelkow is a counsellor and coach with a heart to support people as they navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and spirituality. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they seek clarity, healing, and growth.

Donna brings over 20 years of experience in pastoral care, having served in church leadership and supporting people through a wide range of personal and spiritual challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Ministry and is an ordained pastor with Full Gospel Australia.

Her approach has been significantly shaped by Living Wisdom Life and Counselling Skills, an integration of psychology, wisdom, and biblical insight developed by David Riddell. First introduced to this framework over a decade ago, Donna has spent many years applying and refining these principles through her pastoral work and counselling practice. She is a trained Living Wisdom Practitioner, as well as a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and a certified personal development and life coaching practitioner.

Known for her thoughtful and attentive style, Donna takes time to listen deeply and ask meaningful questions that help uncover underlying patterns and obstacles to growth. Her sessions are both reflective and practical, equipping clients with insights and tools that can be applied in everyday life. As part of this process, she provides personalised notes and “Truth Coaches” to support ongoing reflection and progress between sessions.

Donna is committed to ongoing learning and regularly engages in professional supervision, ensuring she continues to grow both personally and in her practice.

Donna’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and faith-informed, offering clients a supportive space to explore their story, with Christian perspectives available for those who desire it.