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WHAT IS HOLISTIC COUNSELLING?

Holistic counselling differs from traditional counselling in that it takes an integrative, whole person approach. Holistic counselling not only recognises the mind but also physical, emotional, and spiritual components and how their interconnectedness influences a person's life.

WHAT IS PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY?

Psychoneuroimmunology studies the interactions between the nervous system, the immune system, and psychological processes. It explores how psychological factors such as stress and can influence immune responses and overall physiology and health. By understanding the interconnection we are able to improve wellbeing for various health conditions.

WHO IS PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY BRAIN RETRAINING FOR?

Psychoneuroimmunology brain retraining is a science-based approach that may be helpful for people with persistent stress, anxiety, pain, and and chronic illness. It is particularly of benefit to more complex conditions such as Post Viral Syndromes (Long Covid, ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia, POTS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Food Sensitivities, IBS, Dysautonomia.

DO YOU OFFER MEDICARE REBATES

I do not offer medicare rebates and therefore can not accept doctors mental healthcare plans.

DO YOU OFFER SESSIONS IN PERSON OR ONLINE?

I currently offer online sessions via Zoom

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

This will vary greatly depending on your needs, for a holistic counselling session I tend to recommend at least 4-6 sessions to enable a deeper understanding of your situation and to allow the therapeutic process to unfold. However, I am a big advocate of my clients knowing what is best for them, whether that be 10 sessions back to back or one session when they need a bit of clarity from time to time.