Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills
Commencing 8th of July 2026
Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills
For Heart-Led Practitioners Ready to Hold Space with Confidence
Our 7-week training has been thoughtfully designed for facilitators who feel called to deepen how they hold space for others. As practitioners, therapists, and support workers, we often witness our clients moving through emotional experiences—sometimes gently, sometimes unexpectedly. This course is here to support you in those moments, giving you the skills, understanding, and confidence to respond with presence, care, and professionalism. Designed for support workers, yoga teachers, meditation facilitators, reiki practitioners, massage therapists and holistic practitioners, this training will guide you in strengthening your ability to provide safe, grounded, and supportive spaces while staying fully aligned within your scope of practice. Throughout the course, you will deepen your understanding of emotional well-being, emotional responses, the nervous system and how to support your client throughout the session or class. You will learn how to remain present and supportive without needing to fix, analyse, or take on what is not yours. You will begin to trust your role—not as someone who needs to have all the answers—but as someone who can hold space with clarity, compassion, and integrity.
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, supporting you to work more safely, ethically, and confidently with your clients. We believe the most powerful support you can offer lies in your knowledge, which is refined through training, and is embodied in your ability to be deeply present with another human being.
In this training, you will learn how to:
- Holistic counselling foundations (within the scope of practice)
- The brain, body, and nervous system respond to stress
- Emotional awareness and well-being
- Active listening and communication skills
- Safe space holding in sessions and group settings
- Ethical practice, boundaries, and duty of care
- Referral awareness and practitioner responsibility
- Self-care and practitioner wellbeing
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
Are you ready to deepen your practice?
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.
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.
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
- Identify emotional and behaviour patterns (e.g. Drama Triangle)
- Integrate grounding and breath-based tools into sessions
- 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
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.
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 Overview
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
- What is holistic counselling
- Person-centred principles
- The role of presence
- Boundaries and not taking on clients’ experiences
Module 2: Brain, Body & Stress Response
- Nervous system knowledge
- Stress response (fight/flight/freeze/fawn)
- Neurochemistry basics (cortisol, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin)
- Mirror neurons and co-regulation
Module 3: Emotions & Behaviour Awareness
- Emotions in the body
- How emotions get released
- Emotional expression and containment
- Drama Triangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor)
- Shifting into empowerment awareness
Module 4: Communication & Listening Skills
- Active listening
- Reflective responses
- The power of silence
- Safe questioning techniques
- Person-Centred practices
Module 5: Practical Application (Within Scope)
- Role clarity: practitioner vs counsellor
- Providing Support within your qualifications
- Session flow (opening, holding, closing)
- How to plan heart-led sessions
- Simple tools: breath, grounding, body awareness
Module 6: Ethics, Safety & Practitioner Wellbeing
- Scope of practice
- Ethics and responsibility
- Referral processes
- Practitioner self-care
- Debriefing and seeking support
Graduation
Week Seven - Our Graduation Spectacular
A celebration of your journey in completing the training course
Graduation Night Includes - Opening Circle
A celebration of your journey in completing the training course
Graduation Night Includes - Opening Circle
- Earth Mandala - Using natural materials (flowers, leaves, shells)
- Grounding meditation
- Creative Activity
- Supper - 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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Sitting with someone, and instead of second-guessing yourself, you feel calm, grounded and confident.
You know how to:
You know how to:
- listen deeply
- respond with confidence
- hold space without overwhelm
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?
We are a premium approved training provider with the IICT, and the course is in the process of being approved.
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 suitable for both new and experienced practitioners, facilitators, support workers, and meditation teachers.
Is it an approved and recognised course?
We are a premium approved training provider with the IICT, and the course is in the process of being approved.
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
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
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.
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 grow into your role as a meditation teacher.
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.
You’ll also become part of our private student WhatsApp community—a nurturing space for connection, reflection, encouragement, and inspiration. From your first class to graduation and beyond, you are never alone on this journey.
How Your Training Is Delivered – Portarlington Campus
- One night per week - Training on campus
- 7-week training program
- Small, intimate class sizes for personalised support
- No classes on public holidays
Portarlington On Campus Course Fees
Launch Course Fee Investment - Saving of $300.00
Payment Option One - Full Fee
$1299.00
Payment Option One - Full Fee
$1299.00
Payment Option Two - Payment Plan
$1599.00
$399 deposit
$1599.00
$399 deposit
Plus 10 weekly payments of $120.00
ONLY EIGHT PLACES
Intake Dates
WEDNESDAY 8TH OF JULY 2026
6 PM TO 9 PM
Course Commitment
In addition to on-campus sessions, participants will complete 6 hours of weekly home practice.
6 PM TO 9 PM
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
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.
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.
Graduate - Laura
Trauma-Informed Meditation Teacher Training
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
What's Included
- All in-person training sessions
- Training modules
- Mentoring
- Personal reflection journal
- Graduation celebration supper -
- Certificate of Completion
- WhatsApp Student Community
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Julie-Anne
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
