As an experienced therapist specialising in Breathwork, I draw upon my expertise to support clients in their healing and growth process. When seeking a Breathwork facilitator, it is crucial to find someone well-versed in both Breathwork techniques and mental health practices. With a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 14 years and the guidance of upwards of 3000 sessions, I offer a secure and nurturing environment for your transformative journey towards healing.

Breathwork is an incredibly powerful modality that offers a wide range of benefits for holistic well-being and transformative personal growth. As a somatic and body-centered practice, it not only enhances physical health but also has the potential to facilitate profound shifts in awareness, leading to deep insights and a greater understanding of oneself.

When combined with counselling therapy, breathwork becomes even more potent, as it synergistically complements the therapeutic process. Engaging in regular breathwork sessions, accompanied by guidance from an experienced therapist, can create lasting and sustainable changes in various aspects of life.

It is important to note that breathwork is not a one-time experience but rather a journey of continuous exploration. By consistently incorporating breathwork into your self-care routine, you open up the opportunity for integration and growth. The ongoing support and guidance from a skilled therapist ensure that any emotions, thoughts, or sensations that arise during breathwork sessions are skilfully addressed and processed, leading to deeper healing and personal transformation.

By embracing breathwork as a regular practice and integrating it with counselling therapy, you have the potential to unlock profound insights, release emotional blockages, and foster a greater sense of empowerment. This powerful combination can provide a solid foundation for your journey towards holistic well-being and long-lasting positive change.

Through facilitating numerous private and group breathwork sessions, upwards of 3000; I have consistently witnessed profound and transformative experiences. Clients have reported a wide range of positive outcomes, including a significant reduction in chronic anxiety symptoms and the transformation of relationships as individuals become more authentic and emotionally available. Personally, I have also experienced profound changes in my own life through breathwork. While these significant shifts are possible, it is important to recognise that breathwork is a versatile tool that can support resiliency, clarity, peace, and an overall increase in conscious awareness.

The roots of breathwork can be traced back to ancient Eastern Yogic traditions that originated over 2,500 years ago. Today, the term encompasses various practices that utilise the breath to impact both the body and consciousness. These practices include yoga pranayama, Wim Hof breathing, SOMA breathing, anxiety-reduction techniques, and dynamic processes that facilitate non-ordinary states of consciousness.

The breathwork accompanied by counselling that I facilitate incorporates connected breathing techniques, which allow individuals to enter states of expanded consciousness and release physical and emotional tension. This process helps dissolve the "armoring" or protective defences that we hold within our bodies. The ultimate goal is to foster integration and wholeness, shifting away from ignorance and unconsciousness towards wisdom and insight.

Breathwork in conjunction with talk therapy/ counselling sessions, offer an alternative approach to conventional models of psychotherapeutic practice, counselling, and therapy. They provide a non-verbal path to healing that goes beyond traditional cognitive therapies. While self-inquiry and verbal discussion can be valuable, breathwork serves as a gateway to deeper inner awareness and healing, accessing parts of ourselves that may not be easily accessible through words alone.

Breathwork, when combined with counselling and therapy, is an active technique that harnesses the power of the breath to bypass the thinking brain and engage the body's intelligence on a deeper level. By supporting the nervous system and increasing blood flow, breathwork boosts oxygen and dopamine levels, allowing you to access a profound wisdom that extends beyond the limitations of the mind. This physiological effect facilitates the processing and release of painful or racing thoughts and suppressed emotions, while also fostering a connection to intuition, authenticity, and paving the way for new possibilities in life. Additionally, breathwork has the potential to open the heart and cultivate a sense of deep compassion.

My approach to breathwork is uniquely holistic and not bound to any one school or method. Instead, it reflects the depth of my training and expertise as a healing practitioner. Rooted in a foundation of Hatha Yoga from my initial Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), I have advanced my skills through specialized training in Pranayama techniques and ongoing higher-level YTT certifications. As a senior yoga teacher, I now guide and mentor aspiring instructors through their own teacher training journeys, bringing a wealth of knowledge in physiology, breathwork, and yoga philosophy to every session. My approach ensures a deeply informed and transformative experience tailored to your individual needs. Furthermore, I integrate an energetic and spiritual perspective into my work, drawing on extensive training in psychosynthesis counselling, Advaita Vedanta, Vipassana meditation, and a variety of other spiritual practices. With over 15 years of dedicated personal practice and a deep commitment to supporting transformation, I offer a safe and supportive space for profound growth. Every individual’s journey is unique, and I compassionately and skillfully guide you through yours, tailoring each session to your needs. Having facilitated more than 3,000 sessions, I bring a wealth of experience and insight to help you achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Engaging in breathwork accompanied by counselling is not about achieving specific goals or attempting to get rid of anything. It is not a standalone, one-time experience, nor does it involve following a rigidly constructed process. Instead, it is an invitation to fully immerse ourselves in whatever arises in our experience and develop the capacity to embrace it with conscious presence. Rather than avoiding or distracting ourselves from our inner landscape, we learn to be consciously present throughout the entire spectrum of our experience. By doing so, healing, expansion, and life-altering transformations can naturally unfold.

Central to this process is the cultivation of staying in the present moment, fully embracing reality as it is. Mindfulness becomes an integral part of the journey, allowing us to deepen our self-awareness and explore the vast field of conscious awareness that resides within us. By developing this mindful presence, breathwork and counselling become powerful tools for personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation.

How Do Breathwork Exercises Work?

Our breathing is closely connected to our life experiences, often happening without us realizing it. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) processes information from our body and surroundings, affecting how we breathe. In stressful situations, we tend to hold our breath, while in safe, relaxed moments, our breath flows easily. Unfortunately, stress, trauma, and certain habits can lead to unhealthy breathing patterns that hurt our physical and mental health.

Breathwork offers a chance to restore our natural breathing rhythm and break unhelpful habits. By practicing intentional breathwork, we can release built-up tension and bring balance back to our breath, which positively affects our body and mind. This practice helps address the root causes of poor breathing and encourages a return to well-being. Through breathwork, we can peel away layers of stress and trauma, supporting the body's natural ability to heal, boosting vitality, and promoting calm and mental clarity.

Breathwork is a powerful tool for self-healing and transformation, helping us reconnect with our body’s wisdom and restore the flow of life energy. By engaging in breathwork, we can regain the natural, unrestricted breath vital for our overall health and well-being.

What Happens During a Breathwork Session?

In a breathwork session, you’ll be guided through conscious connected breathing, a technique that involves deep, continuous breaths without pauses between inhalation and exhalation. The active, focused inhalation encourages energy flow, while the exhalation supports release, relaxation, and the letting go of physical and emotional tension.

This practice creates space for you to safely explore unresolved sensations, emotions, and memories stored in the body. Common experiences include tingling, vibrations, or heightened emotions like fear, grief, or anger. As the session progresses, these reactions often shift and integrate, paving the way for healing and transformation.

Breathwork connects you to the body’s wisdom, helping to dissolve limiting patterns and fostering emotional regulation, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to your authentic self. It’s particularly valuable in cultures focused on intellectual processing, offering a way to address stored emotional energy that may contribute to chronic stress, limiting beliefs, or relationship challenges.

Working with an experienced therapist during breathwork ensures a safe, transformative experience. Combining breathwork with mindfulness and talk therapy enhances emotional release and self-discovery, empowering you to navigate life with greater ease and resilience.

Sessions are available both in-person and online, providing accessible opportunities for profound inner exploration and lasting change.

What Can I Expect After A Breathwork Session?

Every individual’s experience following a breathwork session is unique. Some common feelings include heightened energy, exhilaration, or emotional sensitivity as a result of deep emotional releases. To help you process and care for yourself after the session, here are some tips for integration and well-being:

1. Allow Time to Integrate

Avoid scheduling any major commitments immediately after your session. Give yourself the freedom to reflect, process, and settle into the experience without rushing or needing to change focus abruptly.

2. Hydrate and Replenish

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and consider adding electrolytes for extra support. This helps your body recover and replenish after the session.

3. Nourish Your Body

Choose grounding, protein-rich foods to provide stability and energy. Proper nutrition supports both physical and emotional balance during the post-session period.

4. Relax with an Epsom Salt Bath

Take a soothing bath with Epsom salts to assist with detoxification and to relax tense muscles. The magnesium in the salts promotes deeper relaxation and supports your body’s recovery.

5. Connect with Nature

Spending time in nature can help ground your energy. Take a gentle walk in a park or simply sit in a natural environment. Avoid crowded or overstimulating places to maintain the sense of calm from your session.

6. Be Kind to Yourself

It’s normal for emotions, sensitivity, or changes in energy levels to continue for a few days after the session. Be patient and compassionate with yourself during this time, allowing space for unwinding and integration.

7. Seek Support if Needed

If you have questions or need guidance about your post-session experience, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m available by phone or email to provide support and answer any concerns you may have.

Honour Your Unique Journey

Everyone’s breathwork experience is different. Listen to your body’s needs, take the time you need to process, and create space for self-care as you navigate this powerful period of integration.

Breathwork offers a path to transformation, and by taking these steps, you can deepen its impact and allow its benefits to unfold fully.

Deep down, we all long for lives filled with meaning, connection, love, and self-acceptance—a profound sense of belonging in the world around us. One of the greatest gifts breathwork has given me is the courage to face my pain, fully and honestly. By staying present with it, even in the hardest moments, I’ve discovered that life’s most beautiful and transformative experiences often lie on the other side of that pain.

When we avoid or suppress our struggles, we often feel powerless, like victims of our circumstances. However, when we choose to confront and embrace those challenges, we step into our strength, becoming spiritual warriors equipped to face life with resilience and grace.

What Breathwork Offers:

Breathwork is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It’s not about instant fixes or dramatic moments of release—it’s about creating lasting change through a transformative process that evolves over time. With regular practice, breathwork helps:

• Enhance focus and clarity.

• Manage stress and anxiety with greater ease.

• Foster emotional resilience and inner peace.

• Reconnect with your true self and the world around you.

Like any skill, breathwork requires practice and repetition. While a single session can provide valuable insights or heightened experiences, committing to a regular practice rewires your brain, building pathways to calm, creativity, and self-awareness.

Breathwork and Counselling: A Powerful Combination

Integrating breathwork with counselling creates a holistic approach to transformation. Together, these practices teach essential life skills that help you navigate challenges from a place of balance and ease. By combining breathwork’s grounding effects with the emotional insight of counselling, you’ll gain tools to approach life with confidence and purpose.

How I Can Support You

I offer personalized one-on-one breathwork and counselling sessions in central Auckland, with virtual options via Zoom or Google Meets for those who prefer, or who can’t attend in person. Accessibility is a priority, so please don’t hesitate to reach out regardless of your financial situation.

Support is available 7 days a week—connect with me to start your journey toward clarity, connection, and empowerment. Breathwork can be the key to unlocking a life of deeper meaning and fulfilment. Let’s take that first step together.