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Julie | Holistic Counsellor & Practitioner
Holistic Counselling: Somatic, Bodywork and Walk & Talk Therapy
The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you.
I use my intuition, conscious counselling and mindful somatic awareness to support you in delving into your body, recognising it as a mirror to your subconscious, thus unveiling profound insights essential for your personal evolution and growth. By doing so you will be able to reclaim your gifts, reconnect to your true authentic self, and align with your life’s deepest desires.
I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
What is Holistic Counselling?
Holistic counselling is a sacred journey to embrace and unify all facets of your being. It is a grounded approach that delves into the depths of your soul, honoring your complete essence by weaving together the emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of yourself. With years of dedication to this art, I hold a wellspring of wisdom to illuminate your path of healing and transformation.
Each session with me is a bespoke experience, lovingly tailored to your unique essence. I will guide you on a healing path that aligns you with your true self and the world around you, recognising that physiological and psychological imbalances are integral elements in the greater whole of your existence. This approach honors the profound interconnectedness of mind, body, soul, and spirit, offering a rich spectrum of therapeutic modalities and techniques.
This sacred approach invites you to explore your inner sovereignty and empowers you to manifest the life you are destined to create. Through this holistic lens, you will rediscover your wholeness, embrace the beauty of your journey, and cultivate a life imbued with balance, happiness, and peace. Interwoven with the essence of somatic therapy, this journey becomes a soul-deep experience, aligning your physical and spiritual self in harmonious unity. As you embrace this integration, each step brings you closer to a profound sense of inner equilibrium and fulfillment.
Who is Holistic Counselling suitable for?
What to expect in a Holistic Counselling session with Julie?
You will take the time to discuss the reason why you are here and I will support you to go beyond what your conscious mind is allowing you to see. Together we will lift the veil and bring to the light the shadow sides of the Self to enlighten them to a deeper inner awakening. In this process, you may recognise part of yourself that is challenging and uncomfortable to look at which often is the key to enabling the start of your journey toward self-healing and transformation.
As the sessions evolve, your inner beliefs, emotions, physical sensations, thoughts, and behaviour patterns that have impacted your life and relationships will be getting more apparent to you. Therefore, I will support you to explore these aspects of yourself with different transformative therapeutic modalities to bring back the natural flow of life within you.
This will also give both of us a better understanding of what to do to overcome anything stopping you from living your life fully and authentically with care, empathy, joy, and space to breathe and grow.
Julie offers her holistic counselling individual therapy sessions in the capacity of:
- Online Therapy
- Walk & Talk Therapy:
- Somatic Therapy:
This approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of a person’s physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being by addressing the body, mind, and soul through a blend of talk therapy, stillness, and/or movement. The aim is to help individuals learn how to release or transform stress, tension, and trauma, ultimately guiding them towards a sense of liberation. Somatic therapy sessions are conducted in person, following the same principles as online sessions, since my work is based on the understanding that the body mirrors the subconscious. I incorporate somatic therapy into all my consultations, regardless of the format. The primary difference with in-person sessions is that we can use therapeutic tools, such as movement and art therapy, which may be easier to practice in a face-to-face setting compared to online.
- Bodywork Therapy: coming back soon
This approach uses therapeutic touch to stimulate the body's natural healing process and talk therapy combined. The healing through therapeutic touch gives a pathway for the many unprocessed emotions and traumas trapped in the body that are impacting a person's emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing to be released in a healthy and nurturing way. This practice might include techniques that range from a reassuring hand on the shoulder to holistic massage therapy, emotional release techniques, and energy healing to restore and balance the body's energy field for better health.
Julie offers her holistic counselling couple therapy sessions in the capacity of:
- Online Therapy:
It offers couples the flexibility to work through relationship challenges from the comfort of their own home, using video or phone sessions. This format allows partners to engage in meaningful conversations while remaining in a familiar and comfortable environment. Online therapy provides the same level of support as in-person sessions, guiding you both on your healing journey and helping you find resolution and well-being within your relationship. Healing is received through this remote therapy in the same way as in-person sessions.
- In person Therapy:
If you feel called to find your gift and discover your own power under my wings, I offer all my modalities under the umbrella of holistic counselling consultations, workshops, ceremonies and accredited courses!
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me via the Send a message - button.
Julie
Qualifications and registrations
- Holistic Counselling Diploma
- Certificate in Assistant Nursing (family and health assistant)
- Massage Therapy Diploma (Raynor Technique, deep tissue, relaxation, pregnancy, hot stone, emotional release, reflexology, aromatherapy)
- International certificate in Pain Management Foundation Level A and B (Micro stimulation, gentle dry needles, acupressure)
- Certificate of Kinesio Taping Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 & KT2) and Clinical concept (KT3)
- Certificate in Reiki Level 1
- Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
- TMO Certified Meditation Teacher
Professional Development:
- Holistic Psychology Practitioner Diploma
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Mental Health First Response Skills Training with Colliberate
- Suicide Prevention & First Aid Training
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training with RespectED Aotearoa
Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response in the workplace (Level 1 training, workshop)
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Student Support Manager at NZSD for 20 months (Pastoral Care)
- Oracular and Archetypal Astrology Training: Building bridges between ancient astrology and the modern approach to depth psychology
- Mindset change modality known as PSYCH-K
Accreditation:
- IPHM Training Provider
Languages spoken:
- English
- French
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Therapies offered
- ✓ Career Counselling
- ✓ Coaching
- ✓ Counselling
- ✓ Couples counselling
- ✓ Gestalttherapy
- ✓ Interactive Drawing therapy
- ✓ Life coaching
- ✓ Mindfulness
- ✓ Narrative Therapy
- ✓ NLP
- ✓ Online counselling
- ✓ Relationship Coaching
- ✓ Relationship Counselling
- ✓ Root Cause Therapy
- ✓ Somatic Experiencing
- ✓ Somatic Therapy
- ✓ Talking therapies
- ✓ Youth Counselling / Coaching
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Abuse
- ✓ Addiction
- ✓ Anger management
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Being a perfectionist
- ✓ Being assertive
- ✓ Bereavement, grief, loss
- ✓ Body image
- ✓ Bullying
- ✓ Burnout
- ✓ Communication
- ✓ Self confidence
- ✓ Covid-19 Anxiety
- ✓ Depression
- ✓ Eating disorders
- ✓ Eating Problems
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Feeling lonely
- ✓ Hyperventilation
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ Low self esteem
- ✓ Obsessive compulsive disorder
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Parenting
- ✓ Performance anxiety
- ✓ Phobia
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Relationship issues
- ✓ Setting boundaries
- ✓ Sleep problems
- ✓ Social phobia
- ✓ Stress
- ✓ Trauma
- ✓ Workplace stress
- ✓ Worrying too much
Fees
- 90 minutes Initial consultation NZD 144
- 90 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 144 or
- 60 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 111
Individuals Walk & Talk Therapy:
- 90 minutes Initial consultation NZD 144
- 90 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 144 or
- 60 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 111
Individuals Somatic Therapy:
- 90 minutes Initial consultation NZD 166
- 90 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 166 or
- 60 minutes Follow Up consultation NZD 133
Availability (Opening hours)
| Monday | 8 am- 6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am- 8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am - 6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am- 6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
Reviews Holistic Counselling: Somatic, Bodywork and Walk & Talk Therapy
Below you will find reviews about Holistic Counselling: Somatic, Bodywork and Walk & Talk Therapy - Julie
Based on 19 reviews
I always feel by the end of the sessions realigned, balanced and a sense of clarity on how to move forward as my whole self. For me it is a must to maintain my well-being with this therapy monthly.
Every session is a safe, supportive space where I feel truly heard, Julie has a gift for guiding me through challenges, both present and past, with wisdom, compassion, and practical tools that have actually made a difference in my daily life and she has been helping me to find understanding of my past.
If you’re looking for a counsellor who genuinely cares and brings a whole-person approach to healing and growth, then I can’t recommend Julie enough, she has helped me in more ways than I could ever have imagined and I am forever grateful for her guidance that she has provided during all of our sessions.
What truly sets Julie apart is her remarkable intuition and deep empathy. I must say that during every session it is nothing short of transformative. She has a sense of warmth and tranquility that immediately put me at ease.
Julie's genuine compassion and kindness create a safe and nurturing environment where I felt comfortable opening up and exploring deeper aspects of myself. Her holistic approach goes beyond mind, body, and spirit, it is magical.
If you're seeking a holistic therapist who is not only skilled but also intuitive, empathetic, and genuinely caring, I cannot recommend Julie highly enough.
Julie is a gift from the universe and the real deal. I was struggling with chronic physical pain and emotional pain going though a number of agonising relationship breakups and I decided that needed help but talk therapy was not for me.
I hadn’t heard of somatic therapy before. From day one Julie connected me safely to my trauma and heavy grief or unhelpful behaviour patterns that no longer served me, in a way to help me reframe both and to release them from my body. It was intense to say the least but I was there to do the work and Julie was amazing, intuitive, helpful, caring and successful.
I am now off the pain pills I was on that were messing with my whole system, i have also separated from my partner but in a mutual and loving way, both of understanding that we are not right for each other even though we still love each other immensely and i have walked away from the toxic friendships that were destroying my self esteem and belief in myself as a good person and a great friend..
And I’m now on a journey of self love and healing with a new focus and self acceptance of my need to put me and my needs first which I have never done my whole life.
So I want to thank Julie for her incredible support helping me to get me to this place of freedom (it’s a bit scary) but I’m up for the challenge and ready to build and create the most amazing life and next chapter of my story for me. Wish me luck x
I was referred to Julie by a dear friend who I trust and respect deeply so it was little surprise that after my first meeting with her many months ago, I would now be a frequent client seeking Julie's council for clarity and guidance on a regular basis.
Julie's gentle and intuitive nature has allowed me to explore, express and heal parts of myself that I've kept hidden or simply wasn't aware of. Things that I had once accepted as being character flaws or bad habits, I now understand have a deeper cause that I can recognise and with her help and guidance can help release and unburden myself of.
Julie helps me to explore and reveal the best of who I am and that is ultimately who I want to be.
I have been working with Julie for the last 5 months and she has facilitated some massive changes in my life. Julie has a huge heart and is one of the best therapists, coach, healer, guider and councilor I have ever worked with.
I am a 35 year old kiwi male, who most people wouldn't expect to be working with a holistic therapist or councilor. But I can honestly say Julie is incredible at what she does, she goes above and beyond, genuinely caring for me as her client and deeply nurturing for my growth and healing journey.
I am so grateful to have such a kind, caring and wise soul in my corner, guiding me on this path.
I think we all need help at times from a skilled listener who has a whole bag of tools and who is totally there for us with no agenda or investment in our choices. Julie is that person for me, and working with her has been one of the best decisions I've made. I highly recommend you look to see if she's a good fit for you too.
I loved walking the korokoro stream track and processing in nature, this perfectly suits Julies' style of working. I feel walking and talking helps with the release and process. Ngahere works her magic along with the beautiful stream to cleanse. I found our online sessions to be equally powerful.
I have been seeing Julie as a client for almost 2 years. I will continue to check in from time to time when needed and I'll look forward to those times even if they're challenging, all thanks to you Julie.
If you have the opportunity to work with Julie, and you feel a connection, you are very fortunate. I am incredibly grateful for Julie as a healer, counsellor and just a general beautiful human. I feel very privileged to have the honor of working with her.
Kia Ora,
I had my first session by myself with Julie online and instantly felt the safe, supportive space that Julie holds. Her calm energy and impeccable listening skills allowed me to speak honestly and openly about everything that I was going through, knowing that I wasn't going to be judged in any way.
My husband and I then began couple's sessions in person with Julie, which have helped to transform our marriage in way that I didn't think was possible, but had dreamed of. Our marriage and communication with one another has improved and we feel more connected and compassionate towards one another. Both my husband and I have loved the guided meditations during the sessions where we connect together energetically on a deeper level.
The space Julie creates in person is so welcoming, with nourishing tea, candles, sage and beautiful oracle cards. I can feel the spiritual support that Julie works with during her sessions. To know that all aspects of myself, my marriage and our lives are explored in this holistic way during sessions, this has helped to bring in more awareness to all areas of my life and myself so that healing can happen.
If you're after a genuinely caring, intuitive and highly skilled holistic counsellor, then book a session with Julie, she truly is incredible and also makes the most magical, healing chakra oils and flower remedies.
I have never felt so heard and understood.
She continues to amaze me, going above and beyond every session. I am so grateful to have such a kind and caring soul guiding me on my healing journey.
Having never done counseling before I was nervous but that dissipated within minutes. We are a few sessions in and I am so grateful I took the leap and landed on such a caring and professional soul.
Julie is curious without being forceful, gentle while still working with strength and pace, and generous in her guidance and support which has really lightened my load and opened the door to self-discovery.
I highly recommend Julie if you are looking for a holistic counselor.
Julie creates a safe and supportive space so you can speak freely without any judgement or criticism, and also gives really valuable insights and guidance on how I can resolve my conflicts while continuing my self development.
I would definitely recommend Julie to my friends and family.
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