About
I started off on the other side of the couch…
My journey to being a holistic psychotherapist started with my own years of illness, and despite seeing many psychologists and experts, I didn’t come away with the answers I needed…
About Woven
Woven Holistic Counselling was inspired by my lived experience of mental and physical illness. My experiences left me searching for a more dignified and compassionate approach to mental health care.
I witnessed practitioners that had difficulty truly hearing patients’ voices and were quick to dismiss patient concerns. There was also a reluctance to acknowledge the validity and positive impact of alternative modalities on patients’ wellbeing. I also had concerns for the growing unregulated wellness industry, where those without formal training on safe and ethical mental health practice were providing services. Woven Holistic Counselling was born to bridge this gap and provide holistic mental health care grounded in both psychological science and alternative modalities.
My vision is for people to be able to live balanced and aligned lives, where they can acknowledge their strengths and limitations, fulfil their potential, and impact their community in positive and meaningful ways.
To reach this vision, Woven Holistic Counselling is committed to creating a safe space by listening non-judgementally and working collaboratively, including being a neuro-affirming practice and a safe space for the queer community. Woven guides people to courageously explore and heal their inner world so you can walk away feeling lighter and ‘unstuck’.
Read some kind words from Woven clients about their experience here.
Qualifications
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice)
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Distinction
Hatha Yoga & Raja Yoga - Dimensions of Yoga Training (350 hours)
Memberships
Clinical Member, Australian Holistic Healers & Counsellors' Association (AHHCA)
Member, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Training & Professional Development
The Neurobiology of Trauma, Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk Melb 2023
Certificate of Holistic Ecotherapy
EFT/TTT Practitioner Training
Yellow Ladybug Conference 2024
Working with Autistic Adolescent and Adults, PACFA 2024
Happily Family Conference 2023 - Mindful Parenting
Healing the Fragmented Self: Trauma Training, Dr Janina Fisher Melb 2019
The Pieces of Paper
Diagnosed neurodivergent
Proudly queer
Experienced chronic illness, mental illness, unhousing & burnout
Daughter of ESL parent & 2nd Gen immigrants
Just to name a few…
Through my unique approach of holistic supports…
I now live a life of calm and ease that is set up to support my nervous system
I use a mix of modalities to support my physical and mental health
I ask for help, say no easily, and am surrounded by people who respect my boundaries - as I do theirs.
I have stability, community, and a strong sense of self
My life is set up to support the way my brain and body works rather than enabling environmental/social disability.
The Lived-Experience
Now it’s your turn for transformation…
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