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Holistic counselling, also sometimes referred to as holistic or body-centred-psychotherapy, is an integrative type of counselling that incorporates both traditional talk therapy approaches and non-traditional modalities to help the whole individual. Holistic counselling is particularly helpful for problems that may not have a single cause or that affect multiple areas of a person’s life.
Rather than focusing on just the presenting problem, it considers mental and physical factors that impact a person’s wellbeing and seeks to help people heal on a deeper level.
Holistic psychotherapy is an umbrella term that can encompass a number of different types of treatments. Compass Counselling offers an eclectic and integrative approach that draws on multiple techniques in order to best address a person’s needs.
Holistic counselling utilises a range of techniques to help individuals understand their symptoms. These strategies foster a greater sense of self to better understand the connections between their body, mind, and relationships and how they play a role in their physical and mental health.
The techniques used at Compass Counselling are based in mindfulness, creative therapies, energy work and bodywork practices. These techniques include those used in complementary and alternative medicine that are designed to promote relaxation and help individuals better understand the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Compass Counselling also uses social work approaches such as client-centred therapy and always uses trauma informed practices.
Holistic counselling is an approach that considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—when addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues. Rather than just focusing on symptoms or problems, holistic counselling seeks to understand a person’s overall wellbeing and how various aspects of their life are interconnected. Both Michele and Kitty practice holistic counselling, looking at the person as a whole, including their social systems and environment, and using their social work counselling skills with other alternative holistic methods. Kitty uses creative therapies including dramatherapy, and Michele combines mindfulness, meditation, and energy psychology (intuitive healing and the Emotion Code).
Key features of holistic counselling include:
- Personalised Approach: Tailoring techniques and strategies to the individual’s unique experiences and needs.
- Integration of Techniques: Combining traditional talk therapy with alternative methods, such as mindfulness, meditation, or bodywork.
- Focus on Self-Discovery: Encouraging clients to explore their beliefs, values, and life experiences to foster self-awareness and personal growth.
- Emphasis on Relationships: Considering the influence of relationships and social environments on a person’s mental health.
Holistic counselling can be beneficial for a variety of issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and personal growth, as it promotes a more comprehensive understanding of wellbeing.
Energy Psychology
Holistic counselling and energy psychology are both approaches that aim to promote overall well-being but focus on different aspects of healing.
Energy psychology is a subset of holistic approaches that integrates psychological principles with the concept of energy systems in the body. It focuses on the idea that emotional and psychological issues can be linked to disruptions in the body’s energy flow. Key elements can include:
- Energy Fields: Utilizing the concept that emotional distress can create blockages or disruptions in energy fields.
- Mind-Body Connection: Recognizing how mental and emotional states can affect physical health and vice versa.
Combining Both Approaches
Michele blends holistic counselling with energy psychology techniques (intuitive healing and the Emotion Code), using both psychological insights and energy-based methods to facilitate healing and personal growth. This integrated approach can help individuals address a wide range of issues, from anxiety and trauma to self-esteem and personal development.
More information about Intuitive Healing, the Emotion Code and Creative Therapies are contained on the website and in other blogs.
Sending you all love and light.
Warm regards, Michele and Kitty.
