Counselling

Holistic Counselling:

Counselling is a collaborative process between a practitioner and client that aims to explore, heal and create more positive circumstances and experiences for the client. Listening, observing and identifying negative patterns, emotions and behaviours, and exploring options or solutions that are manageable, sustainable and work well for the client are key.

 

Somatic Psychotherapy: 

Somatic psychotherapy is a holistic approach to healing that integrates the mind and body to address trauma, stress, and emotional challenges. By focusing on the connection between physical sensations and emotional experiences, this therapy helps you achieve deep, transformative healing. Anita, your experienced somatic psychotherapist, will guide you through personalised sessions tailored to your unique needs. 

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Benefits of somatic psychotherapy:

• Trauma healing: Release stored trauma and emotional pain, so you can begin to truly heal

• Stress reduction: Alleviate chronic stress and anxiety, so you can experience more daily joy

• Emotional regulation: Improve your ability to manage and express emotions for improved relationships and reduced daily chaos

• Mind-body connection: Enhance awareness and understanding of the interplay between your body and emotions, so you can better care for both your mind and body

• Holistic healing: Achieve a balanced state of mental and physical wellbeing

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Dharma Healing and Mindfulness Counselling:

Buddha Dharma and Mindfulness Counselling is not so much a model that one can just apply, but more of an attitude and approach that one can embody for self-study, and to assist those on a path of physical, emotional and spiritual awareness. The Buddha Dharma emphasises the understanding of non-attachment, and encourages insight into the nature of self, suffering, and reality—leading to a deeper freedom often described as self-realisation.

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Dharma is a complex idea that refers to the essence of existence—the universal or natural law that governs all things. In this sense, it is akin to Logos, the study of divine truth. When brought into personal practice, Dharma becomes the guide that reveals the deeper nature of reality — a compass for living in harmony with truth.

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The word Buddha simply means “awake” or “awakened one.” Thus, Buddha Dharma is the path of awakening to truth. In doing so, many find themselves freed from suffering, and able to live with greater peace, clarity, and meaning. ​

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The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path form a foundational principle of Buddha Dharma philosophy. These teachings offer insight into the nature of suffering—whether physical or mental—and provide a path toward healing, freedom, and inner balance. Through the simple practice of self-observation and adopting a ‘noble way of being’—living with integrity that honours both oneself and others—lasting positive transformation can be achieved. Joann gently weaves this philosophy into her sessions, integrating its principles naturally as it forms the core of her clinical practice.

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The Richards Trauma Process or TRTP™:

TRTP™ is an elegantly simple, yet comprehensive, step-by-step process which resolves extreme trauma and trauma-related issues – anxiety, depression, fears and phobias. It achieves results quickly, effectively and safely.

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It is a truly eclectic therapy. It is a very structured, yet dynamic process. It includes components of Gestalt, Mindfulness, Ego-state Therapy, Choice Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Parts Therapy, Emotion-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dream Rehearsal Therapy and others. 

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For more information visit www.trtptherapy.com/what-is-trtp/​ or speak to Joann for further information, click here. 

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Shadow Psychology and Inner Child Integration:

This approach involves exploring the unconscious and subconscious mind (think Jungian psychology) to reveal hidden blocks, limiting beliefs, and unresolved emotional wounds. The intention is once revealed it can be explored and treated using appropriate healing techniques. Psychoanalysis is rooted deeply in both the Buddha Dharma philosophy and Holistic Counselling model as both acknowledge the importance of self-awareness, inner truth, and compassionate inquiry. There are a wide range of therapies and treatments available that provide a framework for exploring the unconscious, subconscious realm (including TRTP - see above). These are often most effective when combined with body-based modalities such as Kinesiology, Neurofeedback, or Somatic Psychotherapy, which support the integration of insight at a nervous system level.

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Core to healing and growth is this shadow work and integrating the inner child. It is possibly the most profound process an individual can do. It will literally unlock every negative aspect, and offers deep healing and integration, resulting in a balanced sense of self, deeper understanding of who you are, and is key to an expanded, rich and wholesome life.

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If who you are, and who you thought you’d be feel miles apart, then shadow work may be for you.

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