Body Mind Health by Joanna Klar

Body Mind Health by Joanna Klar Body Mind Health is located in beautiful Heathcote Valley and offers holistic psychotherapy sessions. Joanna is a holistic health practitioner.

Body Mind Health clinic offers a holistic approach to psychotherapy that integrates somatic mindful psychotherapy (Hakomi), psychodynamic psychotherapy (Conversational Model), Jungian studies, mindfulness and many more. For over 16 years she has been working in Europe, South East Asia and New Zealand, offering private sessions, group workshops and volunteering. She focuses on body-mind integration

, finding balance and a sense of wholeness. She is interested in developmental and relational trauma. Thanks to her somatic trainings (diplomas in nursing, biodynamic cranio-sacral therapy, visceral osteopathy, body neurotherapy, ayurveda) she understands and includes the body talk into psychotherapeutic process. Member of NZAP, ANZAP.

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


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

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Of course, insight matters and it’s often a first important step.
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Address

Heathcote Valley
Christchurch
8022

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

Website

http://www.joannaklar.com/

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