Holistic Counselling
With Gisela Boetker
Gisela Boetker Counselling operates in the realm of conventional counselling, engaging in ‘talk’ therapy through generative listening.
What sets Gisela’s work apart is the addition of a suite of holistic techniques. These techniques work to understand, transform and relieve the symptoms and causes of stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.
Holistic Counselling is a practice that focuses on the entire lived experience of the client. This includes their thoughts, beliefs, stories, emotions as well as their ‘felt sense’ or body experience.
Together we look at what lies beneath stressful or overwhelming thoughts or emotions. We might ask, ‘What is anxiety and/or depression calling to?’ ‘What needs are not being met in a current problem or issue?’ ‘What purpose might the symptom serve?
Working at a pace that feels effective and safe for you we create new neural pathways that enable you to see your life from a fresh perspective, and feel the relief and peace you seek. Clients report a sense of unburdening from suffering and moving into a more grounded and attuned relationship with themselves.
Appointments
Pricing
$120, $95 concession
Availability
Fridays 10am-2pm
Contact
m: 0421 407 004
e: giselaboetkercounselling@gmail.com
w: giselaboetkercounselling.com
Gisela Boetker
The ‘tool kit’ of techniques I use includes Constellation Therapy, Richard Schwarz’s Internal Family Systems, Somatic & Direct Experiencing, Stan Tatkin’s Relationship Training, Byron Katie’s ‘The Work’, Thomas Gordon’s Effective Communication Training, Mapping the Nervous System using Porges' and Dana's Polyvagal Theory, etc.
These techniques are considered the ‘gold standard’ in 2022 for working with issues such as trauma, childhood issues, overwhelming stress, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, relationship issues, grief, depression and anxiety, transitions, etc.
My focus is on healing. I believe wholeheartedly that we all have a capacity to move through the things that keep us stuck – to find understanding, to release suffering and to find our way back home, to ourselves. This work requires a readiness and a willingness. Once you have that it is my job to create the safest, most effective pathway for healing and wellness to begin. My role is to be alongside you on this journey.
If you’re curious and would like to ask some questions about your specific issue feel free to call me on 0421 407 004 for a chat before booking a session.
Testimonials
‘Your counselling has given me energy to create a different future for myself – one that acknowledges my past but won’t be tarnished by its trauma.’ – Roxy
‘I would recommend this work to others. I think that for anyone who wants to work through issues in a gentle, safe space, this type of therapy is life changing.’ – Erika
‘Gisela’s holistic counselling style added a new dimension to my personal problem-solving arsenal and has sent me on a new journey of self-discovery.’
– Emma
‘I recommend Gisela because of her warmth and open mind, her lack of judgment and her willingness to explore with you, rather than trying to fix you.’ – Claire
For more testimonials go to giselaboetkercounselling.com/testimonials