Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills


 

Commencing  Tuesday 28th of July  2026

Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills 

Are You Ready to Hold Space with Confidence?

Our 5-week Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills training has been thoughtfully created for those who feel called to deepen the way they hold space for others. Whether you support clients, students, or your community, this heart-led journey will strengthen your confidence, expand your skills, and help you create safe, grounded, trauma-informed spaces where people feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

As practitioners, there are moments when someone shares something unexpected. Tears begin to flow. Trauma surfaces. Anxiety rises. Grief is spoken aloud for the very first time. In those moments, many practitioners wonder,  "Am I responding in the right way?"

This course is here to support you in those moments. Whether you hold space through movement, touch, meditation, healing, or care, you'll gain the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to respond with presence, professionalism, and compassion. Designed for support workers, yoga teachers, meditation facilitators, Reiki practitioners, massage therapists, wellness coaches, and holistic practitioners, this training bridges the gap between simply listening and truly holding therapeutic space—without stepping beyond your scope of practice. Throughout the course, you will deepen your understanding of emotional well-being, the nervous system, trauma-informed practice, and the ways people respond emotionally when they feel safe enough to be seen.

You will learn how to:
  • Hold compassionate, ethical, and trauma-informed space.
  • Understand emotional responses and nervous system regulation.
  • Support clients with confidence while remaining within your professional scope of practice.
  • Stay calm, grounded, and present when emotions arise.
  • Respond without needing to fix, rescue, analyse, or carry what isn't yours to hold.
  • Build deeper trust and connection with those you support while protecting your own well-being.
By the end of this journey, you'll no longer feel you need to have all the answers. Instead, you'll trust the greatest gift you can offer another human being is your grounded presence. Because when people feel genuinely safe, they begin to reconnect with themselves. And that is where healing begins.

This is not a counselling qualification—it is a foundation course in holistic counselling skills.

The Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills is a professional development training course designed to enhance your existing skills and support you in working more safely, ethically, and confidently with your clients. We believe the most powerful support you can offer lies in your knowledge, refined through training, and embodied in your ability to be deeply present with another human being.

Why get trained in holistic counselling skills?
  • To support your clients safely and ethically within your scope of practice
  • To confidently navigate emotional responses that arise in sessions and classes
  • To develop strong communication and active listening skills
  • To deepen your understanding of the nervous system, stress, and emotional well-being
  • To learn when and how to refer clients appropriately, honouring your duty of care
  • To enhance your ability to hold grounded, present, and professional space.
If you feel called to expand your skills, strengthen your confidence, and hold space in a way that is both heart-led and professionally grounded, this training is for you. Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and supportive learning environment.

Join us and take the next step in becoming a more confident, ethical, and embodied practitioner.


Intake Dates

Tuesday 28th of July 2026 
9.30 pm to 2 pm, including a 30 -minute lunch break 

Course Commitment
In addition to on-campus sessions, participants will complete 6 hours of weekly home practice.
  • Daily meditation practice
  • Reflective journaling
  • Weekly Quiz
  • Writing class sessions
  • Peer support and integration activities
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Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of holistic counselling skills
  • Apply person-centred, non-directive communication skills
  • Recognise basic nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)
  • Use active listening and reflective language effectively
  • Maintain clear scope of practice boundaries
  • Recognise when a referral is required
  • Demonstrate safe session structure within your modality
  • Apply self-care and practitioner well-being strategies
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Graduate - Dianne

I am grateful that the class sizes were kept small as this allowed our members to really create a safe space to share and learn which in turn has built some beautiful connections and friendships. I found I was supported all the way through by my teacher Julie-Anne, as she helped me navigate my own self-awareness to my own abilities.

I would recommend any of the training courses to anyone wishing to take on a study path into holistic health. All education and resources are quality and professional and they support you all the way and beyond.

Course Modules 

This training is about learning to hold space in a way that is safe, grounded, ethical, and deeply present, not as someone who fixes or treats— but as someone who can sit with another human being with clarity, compassion, and care.

Module 1: Foundations of Holistic Counselling
Topics
  • What are Holistic Counselling Skills?
  • The role of holistic counselling in complementary and wellness practice
  • Clinical Counselling vs Holistic Counselling
  • Scope of Practice
  • The role of the practitioner
  • Ethical practice and professional responsibility
  • When to refer
  • Introduction to the therapeutic relationship






Module 2: Person-Centred Practice
Topics
  • Carl Rogers and the Person-Centred Approach
  • The actualising tendency
  • The three core conditions:
    • Empathy
    • Unconditional Positive Regard
    • Congruence
  • Why the therapeutic relationship matters
  • Psychological safety
  • Holding space with presence
  • Research supporting the therapeutic relationship
  • What person-centred practice looks like



Module 3: Communication Skills for Holistic Practice
Topics
  • The foundation of therapeutic communication
  • Active listening
  • Reflective responses
  • Open and closed questions
  • Emotional validation
  • The use of silence
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Communication barriers
  • The Drama Triangle: Understanding Relational Patterns
  • Moving from the Drama Triangle to Empowered Communication
  • Practitioner self-awareness in communication


    • Module 4: Applying Holistic Counselling Skills 
    Topics
    • Structuring a supportive conversation
    • Beginning, middle and ending a session
    • Emotional regulation for practitioners
    • Self-awareness
    • Professional boundaries
    • Self-care and avoiding compassion fatigue
    • Working within scope
    • Documentation basics
    • Reflective practice
    • Integrating holistic counselling skills into your current profession



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    Graduation 

    Week Five - Our Graduation Spectacular

    A celebration of your journey in completing the training course

    Graduation Morning Tea 
    Includes:
    • Opening Circle
    • Earth Mandala - Using natural materials (flowers, leaves, shells)
    • Grounding meditation
    • Creative Activity
    • Morning Tea - Nourishing food, laughter, and community
    • Certificate Presentation
    • Celebration photos and heartfelt moments

    Become a Heart-led Supportive Facilitator 

    If your heart is calling you toward this work, trust that nudge—this is your invitation to step forward, deepen your understanding, and enrol in a journey that will stay with you long after the course is complete.
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    Portarlington On Campus Course Fees

    Course Fee Investment 
    Payment Option One - Full Fee
    $999.00
    Payment Option Two - Payment Plan
    $1299.00
    $399 deposit
    Plus 5 weekly payments of $180.00

    ONLY EIGHT PLACES 
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    Your Study Path

    We create transformative learning spaces, grounded in heart-centred teaching and practice.

    Face to Face - In-person Training | Portarlington Campus, VIC 

    Our Portarlington campus offers a warm, intimate learning environment where real connection happens. You’ll learn face-to-face, be guided gently and confidently, and feel held every step of the way as you learn and grow, developing your skills as a practitioner. 

    You’ll learn directly from our founder, Julie-Anne, receiving personal mentoring, guidance, and direct support throughout your training. Julie-Anne brings both lived experience and professional expertise, creating a space where safety, nervous system awareness, and heart-led teaching are at the centre of everything. From your first class to graduation and beyond, you are never alone on this journey.

    How Your Training Is Delivered – Portarlington Campus
    • One afternoon per week 
    • 5-week training program 
    • Small, intimate class sizes for personalised support 
    • No classes on public holidays 
    Held at The Soul-Full Mind Wellness Hub, Portarlington, this training offers a grounded and supportive learning environment. Each week, you will receive your printed module, lesson pack, and audio-visual resources to support both in-class learning and at-home integration. Each training session offers a balanced blend of theory and embodied practice, allowing you to not only understand holistic counselling skills but to integrate them into your work with confidence, presence, and care.

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    Image This 

    Sitting with someone, and instead of second-guessing yourself, you feel calm, grounded and confident.

    You know how to:
    • listen deeply
    • respond with confidence
    • hold space without overwhelm
    This is what becomes possible for you.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need prior experience?
    This is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners, facilitators, support workers, and meditation teachers. 

    Is it an approved and recognised course?
    No, as this course is a professional development course, not a counselling course. This course is to enhance your current qualifications. You are not qualified to be a holistic counsellor on completion of this course. 

    What if I can’t attend one week?
    You can complete the module from home, and we offer extra support to help you do so. 

    This is the training 

    You don’t need to have all the answers.

    You simply need the right training that equips you with the tools, the right support and the right space to grow.

    This is that space
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    What You Will Need  

    To make the most of your training, you’ll need.
    • A laptop, tablet, or smartphone
    • A printer (optional but helpful for printing homework)
    • A quiet, dedicated study space
    • Basic stationery
    • Basic computer skills

    What You’ll Experience 

    • Facilitator-led teaching
    • Experiential learning
    • Group discussion
    • Guided practices
    • Partner work
    • Reflection exercises
    • Mock Client sessions
    Emphasis is placed on embodied learning and integration.

    What's Included 

    • All in-person training sessions
    • Training modules
    • Mentoring
    • Personal reflection journal
    • Graduation celebration supper -
    • Certificate of Completion
    • WhatsApp Student Community 

    Who This Training Is For -

    This training is ideal for:
    •   Yoga teachers
    •   Reiki & energy practitioners
    •   Holistic and Well-being Practitioners 
    •  Space holders & facilitators
    •  Wellness professionals 
    •  Support Workers
    •  Meditation Teachers 
    • Teachers 
    • Massage Therapists
    • Creative Arts Therapists

      You will learn how to -

    • Support emotional experiences without becoming the therapist
    • Stay grounded and present in client interactions
    • Understand the nervous system and stress responses
    • Communicate with clarity, empathy, and confidence
    • Recognise when to hold space—and when to refer on
    By the end of the training, you will be able to support your clients more emotionally. 

      You will Graduate With - 

    •  Greater confidence in holding emotional space
    • Clear understanding of your professional scope
    • Practical tools to support clients safely
    • Stronger communication and listening skills
    • A deeper sense of presence and grounding in your work
    • A Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills

    Join us and step into supporting your clients with deeper care, awareness, and a truly holistic approach.
    Where to start is the tough part, followed by words that could even grasp the feelings and emotions towards this course, this space and towards the beautiful teacher Julie-Anne.

    The Trauma Informed Meditation Teacher Training has been my second experience being taught by Julie-Anne. Id have to say it is the first learning experience where I actually felt held, safe and where my uniqueness was celebrated and not dismissed. Julie-Anne creates such a safe space to express one’s self, to learn in a space that isn’t rushed, and where you are met with compassion and understanding.

    This course has been an incredible mix of information that I feel covers all different learning styles, tactile, visual, auditory and kinaesthetic, the practical was always well structured but at the same time open for individuality to shine through and of course always a little bit of gratitude and dance snuck into the sessions. The Soul-Full Mind college is a wonderful place and truly a sanctuary for the nervous system, it makes me feel like, this is what the world has the potential to be like, safe, loving, and everyone being honoured just as the divine individuals they are.

    Because the way you teach Julie-Anne, you are creating a ripple, a ripple effect of love pouring out into the world. I feel this after being in your space, learning from you and also being seen by you with all your support. This course was a piece of her heart, and I could feel that, every written piece of information with intention, every practical held in class with great care. I feel as though there is something special that is a little harder to find in these days and that is heart felt service, one that is just embodying devotion to the wellbeing of others.

    Whether it be, to guide others and hold space, or for your own personal development, I highly recommend the meditation teaching course, or any course, any class or any therapy session held by Julie-Anne …. They are simply divine.

    Never before have I believed so much in myself, with the tools gifted. Never before have I felt so deeply seen and heard, Expansive, and damn straight inspired. And there are times where doubt may have came in, but it was always washed away by the support of Julie-Anne. But don’t just listen to me, go experience her blessings for yourself. 

    Thank-you, from my heart, Julie-Anne, what a blessing you and your teachings are to the world. 

    Graduate - Laura 
    Trauma-Informed Meditation Teacher Training

    Is this training for you?

    Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a wellness practitioner, or someone called to deepen your connection to supporting emotional well-being, this training offers you the tools, skills, confidence, and support to become an amazing space holder.

     Lead from presence. Hold space from your heart 

    Our Accreditation & Awards

    The Soul-Full Mind College 
    Best Global Holistic Therapy Training provider 2023
    We are delighted to inform you that The Soul-Full Mind College has been awarded: Best Global Holistic Therapy Training Provider
    2023 - Victoria.
    The Soul-Full Mind College 
    Holistic Health Specialist Of The Year
    We are pleased to announce The Soul-Full Mind College was awarded the Holistic Health Specialists of the Year.  We were picked as the 2023/24 winner, congratulations to Us!
    The Soul-Full Mind College
    The Soul-Full Mind College is a member of Yoga Alliance

    The Soul-Full Mind College

    We are incredibly honoured and grateful to announce that The Soul-Full Mind College has been recognised as the Most Outstanding Holistic Therapy Training Provider in Victoria for 2024. 
    This award humbles us, and we are thankful for the continued trust and support of our students and community.

    The Soul - Full Mind College & Wellness Hub

    The Soul-Full Mind College & Wellness Hub has been recognised for:
    Best Holistic Health Training Centre 2025 - Victoria
    Corporate Vision - Global Business Awards 2025

    Our Founder/Creator 

    This course was created by Julie-Anne, a highly trained and trauma-informed practitioner with extensive experience in meditation, yoga, counselling—both clinical and holistic—and creative arts therapies. She has guided over 12,000 people in meditation and has facilitated programs for all ages, from children to the elderly. Having walked her own path through trauma, meditation became her medicine—a tool of deep healing and reconnection. Julie-Anne is also the published author of When Hope Whispers, a heartfelt testament to resilience and inner strength. 

    Throughout the course, you will be mentored by Julie-Anne and equipped with deep knowledge, passion, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her heart-led teaching style and unwavering belief in others have a way of bringing out the very best in people, helping them rise into their full potential. She creates safe, empowering spaces for healing, self-discovery, and transformation through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. 

    Julie-Anne

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