Professional Counsellor / Shiatsu Therapist / Qigong Instructor
Dip. Counselling (ACAP), BA Counselling (ACAP) Dip. Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies (ASC) Certified Ziran Qigong Instructor level 1,2. Level 2 ACA Member & WTQA Instructor member
COUNSELLING
With 20 years experience in the health & wellness field (Qigong/Tai chi Instructor, Shiatsu therapist, Counsellor) Kirsten supports her clients through adversity, change, and personal growth with a holistic, person-centred approach whilst utilizing evidence-based practices. Kirsten graduated from the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 2019 and has worked 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 gently beside you’ and 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-regulation tools where needed to feel empowered and pave your own positive path forward in life.
Sessions are private and confidential, met with compassion and non judgment. Your session may include mindfulness training and EFT tapping for stress relief if desired. Kirsten offers counselling for:
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Career challenges
- Adjusting to changing life stages
- Relationship issues
- Finding purpose/direction/meaning
- Goal identification and pathways
- Pet bereavement
- Dream exploration (Jungian informed)
- LGBTQIA+ friendly
COUNSELLING PRICES
60mins $110 ($110 concession)
SHIATSU MASSAGE
Shiatsu is a Japanese word that translates to ‘finger pressure.’ Shiatsu is a holistic Japanese acupressure massage that works with the meridian systems to activate the body’s natural ability for healing and self-regulation. It is experienced on either a futon or a low table, with the client remaining fully clothed. Mindful pressure is applied using primarily the thumbs and palms, along with gentle stretching and rotations to release muscular tension and energy blockages whilst nourishing areas of ‘qi depletion’. Due to the depth of relaxation that is experienced during a treatment, the nervous system can be soothed, nourished and revitalized.
Shiatsu can promote feelings of being ‘reconnected’ and ‘grounded’. Kirsten primarily works with what is known as the traditional ‘Zen Shiatsu’ style. Shiatsu massage can help with:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Improve circulation
- Relieve stress/anxiety
- Improve sleep quality
- Reduce muscle tension
- Aid digestion
- Headache relief
- Menopause related symptoms
- Menstrual issues
- General improved wellbeing
SHIATSU/QIGONG PRICES
60mins Shiatsu $110 ($100 concession)
50mins Private Qigong Instruction $85 ($75 concession)
