Joanna | Somatic mindful psychotherapy / Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Somatic Mindful Psychotherapy Christchurch

I am a holistic health practitioner. For over 15 years I have been working in Europe, South East Asia and New Zealand, offering private sessions, group workshops and volunteering. Curently I offer short and long term psychotherapy (somatic and psychodynamic talking therapy) in my cosy clinic, located in beautiful Heathcote Valley, Christchurch.

I specialize in psycho-somatic diseases and working with trauma, focusing on body-mind integration, finding balance and a sense of wholeness. Thanks to my somatic trainings (diplomas in nursing, biodynamic cranio-sacral therapy, body neurotherapy, visceral osteopathy, ayurveda) I understand and include the body (body talk) into psychotherapeutic process. It allows to deepen the process and access unconscious narration and core beliefs.

Somatic Mindful Psychotherapy is a client lead therapy, based on client-therapist relationship, mindfulness, loving presence, unity, organicity and wholeness. Designed for those who deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, pain, psycho-somatic symptoms, wanting to build confidence and self esteem, change negative habits and beliefs, get more clarity and understanding. 

The Conversational Model of psychodynamic psychotherapy is a relational, flexible, jargon-free model of talking therapy. Clients are able to experience a positive and supportive relationship, which assists them to develop a full expression of themselves. Dedicated to clients with wide range of difficulties including relationship issues, developmental trauma and personality disorders.

I am registered therapist and my work is supervised. As a lifelong learner, I regularly attend workshops, webinars and I love reading books.

Would you like to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me.

Joanna