Question 1

What is a Guided Space Holding Session?

Accepted Answer

A Guided Space Holding Session is a supportive, reflective appointment where you are invited to feel deeply heard in a calm and grounded environment. It is a structured yet compassionate space to explore emotional patterns, life transitions or internal challenges with gentle guidance and nervous system awareness.
You may bring topics such as stress and overwhelm, relationship dynamics, grief and loss, burnout, identity shifts, parenting challenges, boundary struggles, recurring behavioural patterns, or feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. It is also a space to explore self-worth, purpose, life direction, or simply to process what feels heavy but hard to articulate.
There is no agenda beyond what feels important to you. The session moves at a pace that feels safe, steady and supportive.

Question 2

Is this the same as counselling or therapy?

Accepted Answer

No - Guided Space Holding is not counselling or clinical psychological therapy.
These sessions are supportive and reflective rather than diagnostic or treatment-based. I do not diagnose mental health conditions or provide clinical therapy. Instead, I offer a grounded, trauma-aware space where you can explore what you are experiencing through a mind-body and nervous system lens.
For many people, having a steady, regulated presence and being deeply heard without judgement can be profoundly healing in itself. These sessions focus on emotional clarity, self-awareness and practical nervous system support rather than pathology or formal mental health intervention.
If at any point I feel you would be better supported by a psychologist, GP or other mental health professional, I will gently guide you in that direction. Your wellbeing is always the priority.

Question 3

What can I bring to a session?

Accepted Answer

You can bring anything that feels present or heavy for you. These sessions are designed to hold real-life experiences - not just “big” issues.
Common themes include stress, overwhelm, relationship dynamics, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting challenges, burnout, identity shifts, boundary struggles, or recurring patterns that feel difficult to change. You may also come simply because you feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step.
There is no requirement to have a clearly defined problem. Sometimes the session is simply about creating space to untangle thoughts, regulate emotions, and gain perspective in a steady and supportive environment.
We move at a pace that feels safe and contained. If deeper trauma or clinical mental health concerns emerge, we will approach that gently and ensure you are appropriately supported.

Question 4

How is this different from Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine?

Accepted Answer

While Mind Body Medicine and Kinesiology often involve physical assessment tools such as muscle monitoring, acupressure points or structural checks, Guided Space Holding is primarily conversational and reflective.
The focus is on creating a steady, regulated space where you can explore patterns, emotions and life circumstances without the added layer of physical corrections or biofeedback techniques. It is slower, more spacious and centred around insight, awareness and nervous system support through dialogue.
That said, my understanding of mind-body principles still informs the way I listen and guide. I may gently reflect behavioural themes, stress responses or constitutional tendencies that are presenting, but the session remains grounded in conversation rather than physical balancing.
Some clients choose Guided Space Holding when they want clarity and emotional processing without a hands-on component. Others move between modalities depending on what feels supportive at the time.

Question 5

What techniques are used during a session?

Accepted Answer

Sessions may include reflective questioning, nervous system regulation tools, grounding practices, breath awareness and gentle reframing. The emphasis is on helping you develop clarity, emotional steadiness and deeper self-understanding.

Question 6

Will I receive advice or solutions?

Accepted Answer

Guided Space Holding is not about giving you prescriptive advice or telling you what you “should” do. Instead, the focus is on helping you access your own clarity and internal wisdom.
Through reflective dialogue and gentle questioning, we explore the patterns, emotions and beliefs influencing your current situation. Often, when you feel truly heard and supported, your nervous system settles - and from that steadier place, insight naturally arises.
At times, I may offer perspective, education around nervous system responses, or practical regulation tools. However, the intention is never to override your autonomy. The goal is to empower you to make decisions that feel aligned and self-led, rather than dependent on external direction.
Many clients find that clarity emerges organically when space is held without judgement, pressure or urgency to “fix” anything.

Question 7

How will I feel afterwards?

Accepted Answer

How you feel after a Guided Space Holding session can vary depending on what we explored, but most clients leave feeling calmer, clearer and more emotionally steady.
Often there is a sense of relief that comes simply from being heard without interruption, judgement or pressure to resolve everything immediately. You may notice that thoughts feel less tangled, emotions feel less intense, or that you have gained perspective around a situation that previously felt overwhelming.
Some people feel lighter and more grounded straight away. Others may feel reflective or gently tired as their nervous system integrates the conversation. This is a normal response when deeper emotional layers have been acknowledged.
Before you leave, we ensure you feel settled and regulated. The intention is that you walk away feeling supported, clearer in your thinking, and more connected to yourself.

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What is a Guided Space Holding session?

guided space holding
northern beaches

What is a Guided Space
Holding session?