FAQs
General Questions
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It’s important to reflect on why you are coming and what you want to gain from the session. Whilst perhaps understanding that other things may emerge during the session that require loving consideration.
It can help to choose a day and a time where you have time after the session to integrate. It’s good to reflect on who in your life can provide support outside the therapeutic setting.
Drink plenty of water before your session and I recommend wearing comfortable clothing.
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Glen Forrest Studio (Perth Hills)
Our main location offers a tranquil, private bush setting surrounded by native trees and wildlife. Perfect for energy therapy, somatic work, creative arts therapy, and in-depth counselling. 25 minutes from Perth CBD, 15 minutes from Midland. Easy access from Kalamunda, Mundaring, and Perth Hills communities.
Available Tuesdays only for convenient inner-city access. Ideal for counselling and energy therapy sessions for Perth CBD, West Perth, Subiaco, and western suburbs clients.
Online counselling is available throughout Perth metro and Western Australia.
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Unlike most practitioners who offer either energy therapy OR counselling separately, Kim Holland integrates both in every session. This means you receive.
• Physical release through energy work (Craniosacral, ITA)
• Psychological understanding through counselling
• Somatic awareness and nervous system regulation
• Trauma addressed from both body and mind
This integrated approach is rare among Perth therapists and allows for deeper, more comprehensive healing.
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Yes absolutely. The only time that client confidentiality is not upheld is if there is a real threat of self-harm or harm to another. This is a legal requirement. Please read the privacy statement provided on this website for more information.
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Payment can be made on the day. I have the facilities to accept card payments or cash is accepted too.
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This is something that we will talk about during your initial session. The number of times you come and the frequency will depend upon what you want to work with and where you are at within yourself.
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Life happens and sometimes it’s necessary to reschedule or cancel a session. I ask please that you provide 24 hours notice if you’re able to.
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Counselling is available online via Zoom throughout Perth metro and Western Australia.
Energy therapy and somatic work are in-person only at our Glen Forrest and Subiaco locations, as these modalities require hands-on treatment.
Creative arts therapy is in-person at Glen Forrest studio only.
Counselling
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Anyone can try counselling. It can help with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual misalignments. It’s ideal for individuals and couples and facilitates:
– Self awareness
– Capacity & resilience
– Grounding and clarity
– Visioning and goal setting
– Understanding relationships
– Grief
– Trauma
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Stress
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My qualification through Murdoch University is in person-centred counselling and encompasses cognitive therapy, mindfulness therapy, resilience and strength-based therapies and existential therapy. Suitable for individual therapy and couples’ counselling/relationship therapy. I am intuitive and empathetic by nature.
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I will ask you prior to your first session if you wish to have the dog(s) there. A lot of my clients find it is very soothing to have them in the room and some even have them on their lap for all or part of the session. Of course, the dogs understand that lap time is by invitation only!
Energy / Somatic Therapy
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Anyone can try Energy/Somatic Therapy. It can help with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual misalignments.
– Self-awareness
– Wellbeing and a sense of balance
– Understanding your nervous system and how to cultivate self-regulation
– Relaxation and stress management
– Grief
– Trauma
– Anxiety
– Insomnia
– Depression
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Everyone’s experience is different and depends upon where they are at within themselves and within life, what they are dealing with and what is being worked with in the session. It is safe, respectful of boundaries, and governed by you, the individual. I use pendulation when I work to ensure that you can integrate your discoveries and shifts without feeling overwhelmed.
Creative Arts Therapy
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Anyone can try Creative Arts Therapy. It can help with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual misalignments.
– Self Awareness
– Capacity & Resilience
– Grounding and clarity
– Discovering your joy
– Visioning and goal setting
– Understanding Relationships
– Grief
– Trauma
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Stress
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My qualification through Murdoch University is in art-based therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy and movement therapy.
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Yes. Children often don’t have the language or the cognitive understanding of difficulties they are experiencing. Adolescents often don’t have the language either or are reluctant to engage verbally. This type of therapy provides a means by which they can express themselves and integrate their experiences without necessarily needing to talk about themselves, or confront a reality that they are not developmentally ready to do in a conscious way.
To note: I maintain a current working with children c
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Yes. Your work is yours however I may ask to take a photo of it for reference during ongoing sessions.
Therapy Services for All Ages in Perth
Counselling | Energy and Somatic Therapy | Creative Arts & Play Therapy
Professional Counselling
Subiaco & Online
Work through particular challenges or issues you are experiencing by identifying the issue, acknowledging the impact, and discovering the path of resolution. Usually in one to five sessions. Develop strength, resilience and self-supportive behaviours in a safe space.
Energy Therapy & Somatic Healing, Craniosacral & ITA
Glen Forrest & Subiaco
Healing and discovery of the self through Cranio Sacral therapy, Integrated Therapeutic Alignment (ITA), and/or somatic techniques. Ideal if you want to feel connected and aligned, rather than disconnected and disillusioned. Ideal as a single session, or monthly for regular tune ups.
Creative Arts &
Play Therapy
Glen Forrest
Healing and discovery of the self through creative or play based expression. Ideal for children, adolescents and adults who find it difficult to articulate their pain and their hopes. Usually one to five sessions, or monthly for ongoing self development.