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Written by Lucia Stacchiotti
Gentle Counselling
Have you ever felt like there's something missing in your life, despite having everything you need? Do you struggle to find balance and harmony between your mind, body, and spirit?
If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and struggle to find balance. We often separate our thoughts, emotions, and physical health into different boxes, leaving us feeling fragmented and unfulfilled. This is what one of my clients aptly refers to as “the loneliness of the soul.”
But what if there was a missing piece that could tie it all together and help us achieve true wellbeing? That's where holistic therapy comes in.
Holistic therapy recognises the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. It emphasises the importance of treating the whole person, rather than just addressing symptoms or a specific issue. By taking a whole-person approach, holistic therapy offers a personalised, unique, organic, and effective way to achieve balance and wellbeing.
Holistic practices use a variety of techniques to promote the mind-body-spirit connection, including psychotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, nutrition, ayurveda, energy work, and so much more. These techniques are designed to help individuals achieve balance and harmony within themselves and tap into their full potential.
One of the key benefits of holistic therapy is its focus on self-awareness and self-care. As Carl Jung once said,
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
By learning to tune in to our inner selves, we can gain a deeper understanding of our needs, desires, and values and be able to make more intentional choices in our lives. As the great philosopher Aristotle once said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
By becoming more self-aware, we can make intentional choices that align with our true selves, leading to greater satisfaction and fulfilment.
Holistic therapy also recognises the impact of the unconscious mind on our behaviour. While we may think we're in control of our thoughts and actions, research suggests that up to 95% of our behaviour is driven by our unconscious mind. By exploring our unconscious patterns and beliefs, we can step by step unfold, transform and change the physiology, creating new patterns.
“Your body hears everything your mind says.” - Naomi Judd.
Holistic therapy doesn't stop at awareness. It also emphasises the development of practical tools and strategies to help us create positive change in our lives. By learning skills such as mindfulness, self-reflection and self-compassion, we can reduce stress, improve our relationships, and cultivate a greater sense of purpose and meaning in our lives.
In addition, holistic therapy is a collaborative process that empowers clients to take an active role in their own healing. By working with a skilled and compassionate therapist, clients can develop a personalised plan to achieve greater balance, happiness, and fulfilment in their lives.
If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, holistic counselling may be the missing piece to achieving true wellbeing. By taking a whole-person approach and addressing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, you can unlock your full potential and create a life that aligns with your true self.
With Care and Love Lucia
About the Author
Lucia Stacchiotti
Lucia is an Early Childhood teacher with a Postgraduate degree in Special Needs. She studied Pedagogy and Human Sciences, and has a Masters in Clinical Pedagogy.
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