From a very young age I asked a lot of questions. I have always had a curiosity about our why, knowing there is so much more inside each and every one of us. I am passionate about understanding and changing the patriarchal traditions that so many live by on this planet - I tried to live there for a long time but it just brought disconnection and unhappiness, and I understand that these traditions get in the way of us truly connecting with ourselves. I also respect that some people hear the call to change and some don’t.

In 2006 I reached a place of not wanting to live in the inwardly unhappy place I was experiencing. I felt alone and lonely on the inside whilst everything on the outside looked pretty much perfect. I felt confused and isolated by my own negative thoughts and the ‘be perfect’ me was very resistant to talking to family and friends. And so my journey began as I started to wake up and remember who I am.

Having grown up with periods of binge eating, bulimia, drugs, alcohol, over-exercising and a dialogue of inner criticism, my work is driven by understanding the root cause of self-sabotaging behaviour and the negative stories that we tell ourselves, how these old stories play out in our lives and how it is possible to have a compassionate and loving relationship with Self.  I bring to my work my own understanding of the pain we can inflict on ourselves and how we can release these energies.

Through all the work I have done with clients around the world, it has brought a clearer realisation of how much we all need connection, community and a sense of purpose; how these aspects support us to grow and nurture our relationship with self. Knowing that we can change and expand into the magnificent beings that we have come here to be. Understanding the dance of life and how your dance impacts your life.

In the words of John O’Donohue:
Awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

Through my practice with 1:1 work, retreats and ceremonies, I support you in understanding your relationship with your own energies and how they impact physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually on the body and mind. I have the immense privilege of working with professionals, healers and creatives supporting them to live the life they know is possible but can’t quite reach, through the blocks of old patterns of behaviour, enabling a life of more joy, more inner peace and more wisdom within.

A few years ago plant medicines started to call to me and I am forever grateful for the wisdom, knowledge, healing and love they have supported me with. They have brought me a stillness within that I was constantly ducking and diving away from by being super-busy, pre-occupied and procrastinating : some of the techniques of self-avoidance that as humans we are experts at creating! They have awakened the Medicine Woman within, a place that feels very familiar. Working with the combination of plant medicines and psychotherapy has helped me unlock a deep wisdom and harmony within. Gratitude for this process and all it has given me is at the heart of my passion to share it with others.

I am an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Advanced Kambo Practitioner, Medicine Woman, Visionary Sage and recently completed a Postnatal Doula training. As part of expanding and learning, I have completed numerous different trainings over the years, including complex trauma and PTSD, energy healings and reiki.

I am married and feel so blessed to have the gift of 3 beautiful daughters and 3 beautiful grandchildren.  I live with my husband, three dogs and two tortoises.

We can’t always change our outer world, but we can change our inner world.

Julia M
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