With 20 years experience in the health & wellness field (Qigong/taichi Instructor, Shiatsu Therapist, Counsellor) Kirsten supports her counselling clients through adversity, change, and personal growth with a holistic, person-centred approach whilst utilizing evidence-based practices. Kirsten has experience counselling in the human services sector (addictions, AOD) as well as in private practice (general counselling). Kirsten is a compassionate and caring counsellor, who will ‘walk beside you’ and gently assist you to a deeper understanding of your situation and feelings, whilst helping you to explore options, set your own clear goals and learn self-soothing /regulation tools where needed so you can feel empowered and pave your own positive path forward in life. Sessions are private and confidential, met with compassion and nonjudgment. Your session may include mindfulness training and EFT tapping for stress relief if desired. Kirsten offers counselling for:Grief and lossAnxietyDepressionAddictionsGeneral life concernsCareer challengesAdjusting to changing life stagesRelationship issuesFinding purpose/direction/meaningGoal identification and pathwaysPet bereavementLife CoachingDream exploration (Jungian informed)LGBTQIA+ friendlyI am currently available for phone and telehealth/online counselling sessions within Australia.