HOLISTIC WELLNESS COUNSELLING
Compassionate, IFS-informed support to help you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, self-compassion, and resilience.
“"To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” Mary Oliver
WORK WITH christinA
I offer online holistic wellness counselling as an IFS-informed practitioner, supporting adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.
My approach is grounded in the understanding that we all have different “parts” of ourselves that show up in different ways depending on what we are going through. Some parts may feel anxious, overworked, critical, withdrawn, or overwhelmed, while others may be trying to keep everything together. Rather than seeing these patterns as problems to eliminate, we work with them with curiosity and compassion to understand what they are trying to communicate.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a core part of my work. This approach helps you build a more compassionate relationship with your inner world, so that you are no longer feeling at war with yourself, but are instead able to relate to your thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and understanding.
At the centre of this work is the idea of the Self, a grounded and steady inner presence that holds calm, clarity, and compassion. As you begin to access this inner state more consistently, many people find they experience greater emotional balance, improved self-trust, and more ease in navigating life’s challenges.
Sessions are reflective, gentle, and collaborative. We work at a pace that feels supportive for your nervous system, allowing space for insight, integration, and meaningful change over time.
You don't have to navigate life's challenges on your own
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, relationship difficulties, persistent anxiety, or the weight of emotional overwhelm, it can feel exhausting trying to hold everything together while making sense of what's happening inside.
This is a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and gain a deeper understanding of your inner world.
A space to pause.
A space to explore what you're experiencing with curiosity rather than judgement.
A space to move forward with greater clarity, self-compassion, and emotional steadiness.
You may be here because...
You're navigating a major life transition and feel uncertain about your next step.
You're finding relationships difficult and want to understand recurring patterns or communication challenges.
You feel emotionally overwhelmed or anxious and don't fully understand why.
You're carrying too much for too long and are beginning to feel emotionally exhausted or burnt out.
You overthink, over-function, or struggle to switch off and truly rest.
Part of you wants change while another part feels afraid, resistant, or stuck.
You're longing to understand yourself more deeply instead of simply coping or pushing through.
You want to feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally balanced.
If any of these resonate, you're not alone. Lasting change doesn't come from forcing yourself to "do better." It begins with understanding the different parts of yourself that are trying to help you navigate life's challenges.
How I work
I offer online wellness counselling grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate and evidence-informed approach that views your inner world as being made up of different parts, each with its own emotions, beliefs, and protective role.
Rather than fighting yourself or trying to silence difficult emotions, we begin by listening with curiosity.
Together, we can explore how to:
understand your emotional patterns without self-criticism
recognise the protective parts behind anxiety, self judgement, overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional withdrawal
navigate relationship dynamics with greater awareness and self-leadership
move through life transitions with more confidence and clarity
create space between yourself and overwhelming emotional reactions
reconnect with your calmer, wiser inner Self
develop greater emotional resilience, self-trust, and inner balance over time
This is not about fixing what is "wrong" with you. It is about developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself and discovering new ways of responding to life's challenges.
What sessions feel like
Sessions are calm, collaborative, and thoughtfully paced.
You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin, and you don't need the perfect words. We simply start with what is present.
Clients often describe sessions as:
grounding
insightful
emotionally relieving
compassionate
reflective
gently transformative
My aim is to create a space where you feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions while also discovering your own inner strengths and capacity for healing.
Who I work with
I support adults who are:
navigating life transitions, uncertainty, or major changes
experiencing anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm
feeling emotionally exhausted or burnt out
working through relationship challenges or recurring relational patterns
experiencing inner conflict or feeling pulled in different directions
seeking greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth
experiencing inner conflict, self-doubt, or feeling pulled in different directions
looking for a reflective, depth-oriented counselling experience
About me
I'm a qualified Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) and Psychometrist (HPCSA) based in South Africa, working online with clients both locally and internationally
My work combines Internal Family Systems (IFSCA), attachment-informed perspectives, and reflective wellness counselling to create a warm, collaborative space where you can explore life's challenges at a pace that feels right for you.
Whether you're navigating a difficult season, seeking greater emotional resilience, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
My approach integrates:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
parts-based inner child work
attachment-informed perspectives
reflective, depth-oriented wellness counselling
I believe meaningful change happens through curiosity, self-compassion, and developing a healthier relationship with all parts of yourself. Together, we work at a pace that feels supportive, respectful, and sustainable.
Work with me
If this approach resonates with you, I'd be honoured to support you.
You are welcome to book an online session below.
If you're unsure whether this is the right fit, you're also welcome to schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation and exploring whether this feels like the right space for you.
You don’t need to be at breaking point to reach out.
You just need to be ready to stop carrying it all alone.
Jana, Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA Clinical Psychologist, endorsement
Christina is that rare person, a therapist who shines as a caring human being first and foremost. She always has her clients' best interests at heart, beaming great warmth, intelligence and insight, plus her sense of humour is a treat. Highly recommended.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/counselling/jana-lazarus-glencairn-wc/828642
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A DROP-IN MEDITATION
The Self is always present at the core of our being. We may not be aware of it or connected to it. A drop-in meditation can assist us in connecting with our core.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMCAbZ5aJSU
Target Specific Issues
If depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, OCD or stressors related to interpersonal conflict, career stress or life transitions have affected your quality of life counselling might be right for you.
IFS is non-pathologizing (it does not reduce a client to their diagnosis), it supports well-being, builds resilience and improves self-esteem.
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