Phyllis Holmes

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: PH00P01

Location: Rochester

my background is in primary school teaching, yoga tutoring and counselling (25 years)
I am professionally qualified as a counsellor,yoga therapist using a variety of techniques depending on client's issues and needs.
my focus is on MASTERING THE MIND , psychodynamic where appropriate and humanistic. I provide a safe venue and warm atmosphere where clients can be assured of privacy and personal development.Knowledge and skills have developed through private practice and EAP work in brief therapy. . I trained with BSY and Sattva Academy in rishikesh for the total of 500 hours programme, I practice consistently with the academy and attend the Ashram at various times when i am in India. and the development of individual spiritual awareness
I trained last year in Rishikesh: self mastery courses online and attended a yogi community. 2020 I am qualified in 300 hour programme in a complete yoga practice of pranayama , Kriyas m meditation and self mastery of mind in Rishikesh India.
I am studying EFC using using books by robert elliot leslie greenberg. This links with my practice in Sattva academy and Gestalt qualifications. My work now involves more experience with body mind techniques.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Gestalt certificates intermediate. Dip. psychology Rusland college Bath . I C M certificates in counselling
  PTSD BSY UK Dance therapy diploma. Yoga Diploma (Hatha) BSY. 300 hour training in Yog vedantic traditional yoga Rishikesh inclusive of integrated practices , supreme wisdom and understanding of life and inner self. Sattva Academy Rishikesh, Guru Anand Ji Mehrotra
  Diploma practitioner skills eating disorders recognized BPS national centre for eating disorders.
  Stillbirth and infant loss certificate 2018
  Training with Victim Support in core crime and rape. volunteer 3 years
  Cruse volunteer 3 years,, bereavement counselling
• What I can help with

  • Abortion
  • Adolescence
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Childbirth: pregnancy
  • Children / teenagers
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Exams
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Mindfulness
  • Panic attacks
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support
  • Young people and children
• Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English