FAQs

  • ‘Holistic’ takes the whole person into account, recognising the interconnectedness of mental, physical and social factors of someone’s life.

    Essence Holistic Counselling employ the tried, tested method of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a twist. This twist is utilising the amazing healing qualities of Western Australian wildflower essences to help you identify and process emotions and thoughts.

    I help you process those difficult situations and work with you on what you want to achieve. Essentially, it’s a different form of counselling from the norm, and with commitment, we can achieve meaningful outcomes.

  • Holistic counsellors take into consideration your whole world, from your life experiences, culture, values, beliefs, relationships, lifestyle, physical health, felt and suppressed emotions, and spirituality.

    Sessions focus on what you feel you need to talk about in an open, neutral environment.

  • The flower essences we use are grown in Western Australia and have been utilised for healing by First Nations people for thousands of years. Other cultures around the world have also been using flowers for healing for thousands of years.

    The vibrational energy of flowers can help with negative thoughts and emotions, are fragrant-free and used on acupoints and meridians on and around the body.

    Learn more.

  • Not at all, we can do counselling sessions without them. The choice is always yours.

  • Expect to be listened to, respected and treated with kindness all in a stress free, lowkey, non-clinical setting.

  • This isn’t an issue at all. We’ll start slow and easy, chatting in general and if you’re open to it, complete a general flower essence treatment to see what comes up and what we can work with.

  • Yes, I am here to help in any way I can, just drop me an email and we can work something out.

  • I’d love to say yes, but unfortunately not at this stage.

  • If you’ve booked a single session, then the session is solely for you - you may however bring one person along for support, should you wish.

    I ask that you please refrain from bringing any children (unless the session is for them) or animals with you.

  • Yes.

    Street Parking along The Crescent is FREE for 2 hours during business hours (Mon-Fri) and FREE unlimited all other times (evenings and weekends).

    Stafford Street carpark - access via Stafford street. Parking is $1.40/hr during business hours (Mon-Sat) and FREE unlimited all other times (Sundays-evenings) Max $7 for a full day.

  • For your privacy, the sessions are not recorded.

    You are welcome to record the session on your phone, if you would like to.

  • Yes. Everything you say in your session is completely private and confidential.

  • All no show’s to appointments will automatically forfeit 100% of the amount paid at the time of booking.

  • Appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled 48 hours prior to your appointment time.

    Any request for cancellation within 48 hours will incur a 50% charge of the amount paid upon booking. The remaining 50% will be credited to your nominated bank account within 48 hours of the cancellation.

  • That’s completely fine, as well! I can support you in conjunction with other health professionals, and even touch base to work together with them, if you would like.

  • Living Essences of Australia.

    You can find out more about these on the Wildflower Essences page.

  • I’ll keep a record of the essences we use within sessions, just email me if you run out and I can organise a refill.

    If you return your bottle to be refilled, the cost will be $25. A new bottle with essences cost $30.