Is Prenatal Yoga like a regular yoga class?

Prenatal Yoga differs from a regular yoga class in that it takes into account your changing body, creates a space for you to connect with your growing baby and offers time to connect with other pregnant mums. Classes offer numerous safe options, allowing the practice to unfold in a way that feels right on that day. Classes are a wonderful way to nurture your nervous system through gentle movement, relaxation and meditation, knowing that baby also benefits from the sensations of calm created.

What is counselling compared to psychology?

Psychology and counselling are both mental health professions, but they differ in their approach and scope.

Counselling as a profession takes a person-centred approach which emphasises the client's capacity for self-healing and personal growth. Counsellors focus on creating a supportive and accepting therapeutic environment led by the core principles of empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard from the therapist. We aim to be great listeners and know that the answer to life’s challenges ultimately lie within the client.

Psychology is typically a medical-based model. The field is broad, encompassing various areas such as human development, mental illness, decision-making, and social behaviour. Clinical Psychologists tend to work within a diagnostic framework.

How are yoga and counselling connected?

Yoga supports the nervous system from the body up. Counselling supports the nervous system from the mind down. Both modalities can be used to explore our inner experiences and support us in moving through the world with greater awareness. Many come to yoga to work on the body, but then experience unmistakable mental benefits. Others come to counselling and feel lighter in the body as a result.

Did you know that Jung practised yoga? Interestingly, many popular therapeutic modalities (such as ACT and DBT) draw on mindfulness and breathwork as tools. Somatic psychotherapy is currently growing in popularity and acknowledges the body's role in processing and healing from experiences, especially trauma, by exploring sensations, feelings, and movements. 

Can I bring my baby/kids to the counselling appointment?

Younger babies are welcome at face-to-face appointments.

We can also arrange online appointments.