Holistic Counselling

For people who've done the work but still feel stuck

Sometimes you know what's bothering you. You've thought about it, talked it through, read the books or tried other approaches—but something still hasn't shifted.

Holistic Counselling offers a different way to explore what's troubling you. Through a structured, non-directive conversation, I help you explore the beliefs beneath your difficulties and consider whether you still want to hold on to them.

You don't need to come with the answers. We begin with what's bothering you and explore from there.

What happens in a session?

We start with what's bothering you.

Every session begins with something that's troubling you or occupying your thoughts. You don't need to know what's underneath it or have a clear idea of what needs to change.

The conversation follows you.

Through thoughtful questions, I follow your responses and guide the conversation as we explore your experience. The process is structured, but I'm not directing you toward a predetermined answer.

We explore the beliefs beneath the surface.

As the conversation unfolds, you may begin to recognize beliefs or assumptions that have been shaping how you experience a situation. We look at these more closely and explore whether they still feel true to you or whether you're ready to let them go.

You arrive at your own understanding.

My role isn't to tell you what your experience means or what you should believe instead. It's to help create the space for you to explore what emerges and decide for yourself what feels true.

What Can You Bring to a Session?

There doesn't have to be a particular type of problem or situation that brings you here.

You might be struggling with:

A relationship that keeps troubling you.
A boundary you find difficult to set.
A decision you can't seem to make.
A pattern you understand intellectually but still find difficult to change.
A fear that continues to influence your choices.
A belief about yourself you've carried for years.
A recurring situation you can't seem to move past.
Or simply a sense that something isn't quite right.

You don't have to fit into a particular category. We begin with what's troubling you and explore from there.

Is this work for you?

This approach may be a good fit if:

You've done a lot of inner work but still feel stuck.
You've gained insight into your patterns but haven't experienced the shift you hoped for.
You're curious about the beliefs that may be connected to what you're experiencing.
You're open to exploring your experience in a different way.
You want to discover your own answers rather than simply being told what to do.

You don't need to arrive knowing what you want to uncover. An openness to self-exploration is a good place to begin.

How is this different from traditional talk therapy?

Counselling and therapeutic approaches vary, and different people find different approaches helpful.

My approach centres on a structured, non-directive dialogue that explores the beliefs connected to what's troubling you. Rather than interpreting your experience for you or offering advice, I ask questions and follow your responses as we explore those beliefs more deeply.

We also consider whether you still agree with or want to hold on to the beliefs that emerge. The aim is to help you arrive at your own understanding and explore the possibility of relating to your experiences differently.

Online Holistic Counselling

All sessions are offered online through zoom to clients across Canada.

75 minutes · $150 per session

Each session is a confidential, one-to-one conversation focused on what's most important to you. You don't need to prepare anything in advance—just bring what's on your mind.

Not sure if this work is right for you?

You're welcome to get in touch before booking. I'd be happy to have a brief conversation, hear a little about what brings you here, and explore whether this approach feels like a good fit.

Let's Connect

Curious about a different approach?

If you've done a lot of inner work but still feel stuck, you may be curious about whether this approach could be right for you.

You're welcome to get in touch. I'd be happy to have a brief conversation, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

allie.innerwork@gmail.com