What is Holistic Counselling?

Holistic Counselling is a form of counselling that works with you as a whole person, not just the symptoms. It is client-centred, meaning looking deeper into an individual's overall physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, including life experiences, to uncover underlying causes. 

 

At Soulworks, our role is to be present with you and facilitate the process by exploring emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, social, cultural, and environmental experiences to discover and unleash your inner wisdom.​

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We incorporate an integrative approach to counselling, journeying alongside you to explore and discover aspects of your human experience. We do not see clients as damaged or in need of being 'rescued'.  Instead, the focus is on uncovering, acknowledging, healing, and aligning with your true self to live a balanced and meaningful life.

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What does it treat?​

Holistic Counselling is effective in treating and supporting many life challenges, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and other concerns affecting wellbeing and quality of life. 

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For those who wish, spirituality and faith can be thoughtfully incorporated into the counselling process. We respect and honour each individual's beliefs and values, creating space for spiritual exploration as part of your healing journey.

 

Benefits of Holistic Counselling​

🌿 Whole person approach - considers all aspects of a person’s life, including emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This helps create a balanced and integrated approach to healing and growth.

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🌿 Emotional healing - providing a safe space to explore and heal emotional wounds, helping individuals to process past traumas and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

 

🌿 Enhanced self-awareness - through self-exploration and reflection, clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns, and behaviours, leading to greater self-awareness and personal growth.

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🌿 Empowerment - Holistic Counselling empowers clients by encouraging them to take an active role in their healing process, fostering self-reliance and confidence.

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🌿 Integrative techniques - combine various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Somatic psychology, Reiki and more, providing a versatile toolkit for addressing diverse issues.

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🌿 Spiritual/Faith connection - it can help individuals connect with their inner selves and explore their spiritual beliefs, fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

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🌿 Long-term benefits - holistic approach promotes sustainable and long-lasting positive changes, supporting clients in achieving and maintaining overall well-being. 

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In summary, Holistic Counselling offers a nurturing, comprehensive approach to healing and personal growth, addressing the interconnected aspects of an individual's life.

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Soulworks Method

The Soulworks method offers a number of checkpoints to ensure:

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1. Counsellor and client are the right fit.

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2. Information about the client's history, personal stories and medical history is captured.

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3. Client goals and expectations are documented.

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4. Different tools and practices are discussed to ensure the client is comfortable with the approach.

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Personalised treatment typically involves multiple modalities to ensure an integrative approach that aligns with therapy goals.

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Confidentiality​

The Soulworks provides a safe space to share and release feelings and personal experiences. Any information shared in the sessions will be strictly confidential. Any information passed on, including information to your doctor or a health practitioner, will only be shared with your permission.