REST, REFLECT & RECONNECT
Reconnect with yourself and find steadier ground through an integrative counselling approach blending Buddhist philosophical insight, Gestalt psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Drawing from academic research in Buddhist studies, years of practice in the Karma Kagyu lineage, and therapeutic training in Gestalt and mindfulness-based approaches, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to work with stress, anxiety, emotional patterns, and life's deeper questions. No religious background or prior meditation experience required.
What You'll Work On
Stress & Anxiety: Develop practical tools to regulate the nervous system and cultivate a calmer, more grounded relationship with anxiety through MBSR and breath-based practices.
Emotional Overwhelm: Build capacity to stay present with difficult emotions using body-awareness, Gestalt contact work, and compassion-based meditation.
Self-Criticism & Inner Conflict: Explore patterns driving self-judgment and cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself through Gestalt dialogical work and loving-kindness practice.
Life Transitions & Uncertainty: Navigate loss and change with greater resilience, supported by Buddhist teachings on impermanence and Gestalt's focus on what is alive for you right now.
Burnout & Loss of Meaning: Reconnect with what genuinely matters through reflective inquiry, mindful awareness, and philosophical exploration of purpose and values.
Relationship Patterns: Explore habitual ways of relating to others and develop more conscious, present, and authentic ways of connecting.
Therapeutic Approaches
Gestalt Psychotherapy: A relational, present-focused approach working with feelings, body sensations, and patterns as they arise — the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a space for insight and change.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Clinically validated tools for working with stress and anxiety — learning to observe thoughts and sensations without being consumed by them.
Buddhist Philosophical Insights: Teachings on impermanence, interdependence, and the nature of suffering — applied not as religion, but as practical tools for understanding your experience and finding relief.
Meditation & Mindfulness Techniques
- Foundation: Shamatha, MBSR breath and body awareness, body scan
- Compassion: Metta (loving-kindness), Tonglen (sending and receiving)
- Insight: Vipassana-inspired awareness, Gestalt present-moment experiments
- Integrative: Breath and energy awareness, body-based and mantra practices
Session Format (90 minutes)
- Opening mindfulness practice and grounding
- Therapeutic dialogue using Gestalt and Buddhist inquiry
- Guided meditation tailored to the session's themes
- Personalised integration practices for daily life
Who This Is For
- Those experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
- People navigating grief, loss, or life transitions
- Professionals managing burnout and seeking clarity
- Anyone stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, or relating
- Those curious about mindfulness and Buddhist wisdom — no commitment required
Why Work With Me
- Academic Background: Formal research in Buddhist studies
- Authentic Practice: Years of practice in the Karma Kagyu lineage
- Therapeutic Training: Gestalt psychotherapy and MBSR
- Personalised Approach: Every session shaped around your unique situation and goals
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