Julie Gallo

A little about my own personal journey...

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Hi, it is with pleasure that I introduce myself to you and share with you a little bit about myself!

I am a mother of 2 beautiful children; age 9 and age 7 and I have been married for 15 years. I grew up in a migrant family, making me the first Australian born member of my family.

Before I became a mother and a Counsellor I worked in Administration within various fields. I felt disconnected from all that surrounded me. I often felt driven by what I thought others expected of me and by what my culture bred me to become. This often led me into a state of anxiousness and dis-ease. Once I became a mother my life changed in many ways and with the birth of my children came the birth of a new me! With this immense love and desire to be the best mother and role model I could be to my children, I began seeking guidance in various ways and forms, eventually leading me to seek Psychotherapy. This is when the journey of my own personal self-development began. The results have been transformational and freeing and this is what led me into the field of counselling, psychotherapy and meditation.

My interest and experience with meditation and Buddhism was also born out of my individuation process. This eventually lead me to the Nan Tien Temple in Berkeley, where I worked as a tour guide for many years. Working in a Buddhist temple has allowed me to deepen my knowledge and awareness of Self and Humanity as a whole. It has deepened my experience of living and has added a richness to every aspect of my life.

My own personal struggles have led me to this point and for this I am eternally grateful. I continue to transform with each experience that I am faced with and through it all I always manage to come out the other end having learnt a little more about who I am and what i'm here to do.

I wish to share all that I have learnt (& am still learning), with you and others in the hope that you too will find meaning and purpose within each and every experience.

Wishing you well on your journey,

Julie x


What is Holistic Counselling?

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In life we are often faced with experiences that challenge us to the core of our being. These challenges can often stir up inner experiences of helplessness, depression, anxiety, fear and various other emotions, and these emotions can also manifest in physical symptoms, disease and various addictions.

The Holistic approach that I work with is based on the highly developed skills of Process-Oriented Psychology and the understanding of the Human being and life span through the lens of Spiritual Science. These methods allow us to work on your own unique, individual process, integrating all of your inner and outer experiences to bring meaning, transformation and insight into your life.


Meditation

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"Learn how to clear your mind, relax your body and restore Peace and Harmony to your being"

Meditation is an exercise and practice of the mind that helps develop awareness and mindfulness of ones inner and outer self. However, it is not something we are able to do naturally! People sometimes think that they are unable to meditate due to the constant busyness of their mind.......if this is you then meditation may be exactly what you need!

How often have you rushed out the door after doing all your chores, organising children and reached your destination wondering how on earth you got there....! Well, you are not alone, this is something we all experience in the fast pace of today's society. Sadly, this way of living often removes us from the present moment leaving us feeling exhausted and unable to function to our full capacity. This effects our physical health, how we work, how we parent and how we relate to others and our environment.

Meditation helps bring you back to the present moment, so that you may experience each moment of your time fully, with calmness and ease. Together we can develop a method of meditation that is suited to your unique individual personality and lifestyle.

Chakra Balancing Foot Massage

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This very relaxing foot massage is derived from the Ayurvedic method of healing. It works on balancing the chakras through the points of the feet. This very healing massage allows you to fall into a deep meditative state of relaxation which will leave you feeling grounded and re-energised. Come in and give it a try for yourself!

He Who Dies (Ode to Life) - Pablo Neruda

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Slowly dies he who becomes a slave to habit,
repeating the same journey every day,
he who doesn’t change his march, he who doesn’t risk
and change the color of his clothes, he who doesn’t speak to he whom he doesn’t know.

Slowly dies he who makes of the television his guru,
he who avoids a passion dies, he who prefers
black on white and dots on i's rather than a togetherness of emotions
exactly those that make the eyes shine,
those that make the heart beat
before error and feeling.

Slowly dies he who doesn’t overturn the table,
he who is unhappy in his work,
he who doesn’t risk certainty for uncertainty
to follow a dream,
he who doesn’t permit himself at least one time in his life
to flee sensible counsels.

Slowly dies he who doesn’t travel, he who doesn’t read,
he who doesn’t listen to music,
he who doesn’t find grace in himself.
he who destroys his own love dies,
he who doesn’t allow himself to be helped.

He who passes his days lamenting
about his own misfortune or the incessant rain dies.
Slowly dies he who abandons a project
before beginning it,
he who doesn’t ask questions about topics he doesn’t know,
he who doesn’t answer when he is asked something that he knows.

Let’s avoid death by small doses,
remembering always that being alive requires a much larger effort
than the simple act of breathing.
Only burning patience will bring within reach a splendid happiness...