Spiritual awakening
My spiritual philosophy is a combination of Psychosynthesis Counselling, christian mystical contemplation, the direct path to God and ACIM, all of which inform my work with clients who are wanting to shift from cycles of suffering, to being aligned with the qualities of their true selves: peace, truth, love and joy. I bring my background, what has worked for me personally, and who I essentially am to sessions with clients, however, I am very careful to respect each individual’s own spiritual meaning making and faith knowing you have your own answers and truth within you that are right for you.
All aspects of our life reflect evidence to support our core beliefs. Therefore, if we want to experience a different reality or outcome, we must begin by changing our minds about who we believe ourselves to be.
A key principle is that we learn to recognize that our distress is not caused by external circumstances but by the beliefs and judgments we hold within.
The ego is a collection of beliefs rooted in separation and fear. It perpetuates the idea that you are flawed, unworthy, or disconnected from others. I carry the belief that each person is fundamentally innocent, whole, carrying within intrinsic and unchangeable value and worth.
When you release the false beliefs of the ego and embrace your true self, you rediscover your innate wholeness. This journey involves shifting from seeking validation outside yourself to finding peace within. The true self, eternally connected to love and unity, is always waiting for you to recognise it and claim the joy that is your birthright.
I subscribe to the idea that every individual is an integral part of creation, inherently possessing unshakable worth, and that this worth is not derived from external factors, but is established by the divine. Accepting this truth offers the ability to process deeply negative beliefs. When worth is seen as intrinsic and unchangeable, there is no space for guilt, shame, or self-doubt. This understanding provides a firm foundation for self-acceptance and lasting happiness.
The process of self-healing reconnects you with this truth of your being, transitioning you from a fear-driven, ego-centred existence to a life led by love and guided by your true self. In this state, challenges are no longer seen as obstacles but as opportunities for growth. This perspective transforms how you approach life, creating a sense of trust and confidence in the process.
Much like a loving GPS, your true self gently guides you, recalculating your path without judgment when you stray to unconscious limiting beliefs and patterns. Unlike the critical ego, which fixates on mistakes and failures, the true self consistently and gently offers the next step forward, no matter how far off course you may feel you’ve gone, reminding us with every step, that we are never left alone.
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Spiritual counselling focuses on learning to allow yourself to experience the wholeness that you already are, but that may be outside of your awareness due to fearful beliefs of loss, lack and inadequacy. It is about helping you to get in touch with the Love, Joy and Peace that is always available to you by removing the blocks opposing them and aligning you with the Truth that you are inherently valuable; wholly loveable, wholly loving and wholly loved.
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