Testimonials

Having done many Coursess and workshops over a number of years it was my intention to become a Counsellor. I found, however, the most Coursess I looked into were very much intellectualized and did not address the client needs in a ‘personal or caring way’. In fact most Coursess would advocate not becoming too close to ones clients; this makes one wonder how people could feel really cared about if no closeness is allowed. It was at this time I found out about the Holistic Living Training Institute. What I found to my delight was a Courses that was very experiential giving participants an opportunity to know what it is like to go through the processes our clients would experience in the years to come.

This Courses provides every opportunity to grow personally and professionally and it covers aspects of mind, body, heart and spirit. Its main focus is looking into and addressing our emotional selves.

For me this Courses has enabled me to establish a private practice doing what I love, as well as being involved in community based work which is extremely rewarding. I have found there are limitless holistic counselling applications as there are so many areas of our society that could benefit.

If you are prepared to honestly look into yourself and put in the effort the 'Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ Courses will be extra rewarding for you to satisfy your desire to help others.

Sharon Fletcher

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Wow! This Courses changed my whole life! The ‘Holistic Living Counselling’ Courses was one of the BEST things I have done in my life! I learned by doing! I learned SO much about myself and I now live a much happier positive and empowering life. I now pass this onto others through private practice, friends, family, Holistic parenting workshops that I facilitate and people who are naturally drawn to me and my awesome outlook on life!

I learned that to bring about change and growth you need to start with yourself! Wow, did I go there! Alannh is my mentor! She is one of the most wonderful, grounded, loving, experienced, empowering, women I know. She is an awesome teacher who teaches ‘Self Mastery’ and learning by DOING. We went through our own ‘stuff’ to enable us to take others through theirs. WE have been there baby! What a gift to ourselves and those around us!

This Courses is real, practical and life challenging as well as life enhancing. I give THANKS for all I have learned, experienced and worked through! I am so much of a better person for it! I have boundaries in place, I have new belief systems, I have strategies for my relationships I am in tune with my WHOLE SELF and am comfortable expressing myself and my feelings! I have fallen back in love with myself and I enjoy being me! I seek support when I need it and I am very happy in the space I am in! If I hadn’t taken the opportunity to do the Courses when I did, I don’t know where my family and I would be today?

Thankyou Alannah ! I know I did all the work. I know I got out what I put in. I thank you for your part in this being my teacher, my mentor, my support. What you do is FANTASTIC! You are making a HUGE change in people’s lives as well as the world. Thank you for touching my life the way you did and continue to do!

Helen Rochcouste 2004

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Where do I begin?
The Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling changed my life’ it helped me to shed a lot of old uses that I was carrying around. I learned so many life tools that I use for myself and my clients.   It strengthened my relationships with my husband, family and fined I learned to really listen and not just hear when people talked to me. I now live my life more freely with out judging others and having the answer to every problem. When I first stated the Diploma it was just for me. I did not think I would be supporting others one to one. It has given me the confidence and tools to start my own business and to help others. I met some many wonderful and heart felt people who I now consider very good friends. I have grown so much since the Courses and wish to thank Alannah for providing a safe and nurturing environment for this wonderful growth as par of my life’s journey

Diane Collett

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The ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ was a major turning point in my life. It has led to a new and very fulfilling career, major life changes and a whole new way of living The satisfaction and fulfillment I get now from being a 'Holistic Living Counsellor', Meditation Teacher and workshop facilitator is difficult to put into words. The ramifications from this change have filtered into all areas of my life. I have many more friendships and they are of a much higher calibre. My relationships with family members have improved and my attitude and awareness of how I live my life on an everyday basis has all changed for the better.

I am not saying that life was terrible before I did the Courses and all these changes happened. There are still difficult aspects of my life but living holistically has changed the way I deal with these. They are no longer major clouds looming over me rather they have less impact on me and I am able to keep everything in perspective and deal with the problems on a different level.

It takes a lot of hard work (emotionally) and this keeps going well after the Courses. Yet I have never looked back and the big rewards are there every day in how I feel and think and how I am able to help others.

Lisa Brecko

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I received my Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling in 2002. My work as a kindergarten teacher led me to the decision to extend my existing qualifications so I could further learn to support those around me and support myself. Many and varied work opportunities have occurred as a result.

The Diploma has opened so many doors for me. It has especially opened my own door to discover my true self. It has assisted me in discovering my journey to my life and my purpose and potential. When my life as a mother, wife and teacher became overwhelming the Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling showed me how to first love and support myself before I could love and support those around me.

In the year 2001 I completed the Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling through the teachings of Alannah Dore and the Holistic Living Training Institute. Prior to doing the Courses I had already completed a Law and Arts degree. However, to my surprise and delight the ‘Holistic Living Counselling’ Courses was more about self discovery than studying books and taking notes.

It is without a doubt that the Courses changed my life. The most important part for me was that it gave me the tools to separate other peoples emotional ‘stuff’ from my emotional ‘stuff’. Working as a family law legal practitioner can be very stressful-the ability to listen to people’s problems but yet not make the problem ‘my’ problem has been an invaluable tool I have learned.

When I started the Courses I was on anti-depressant medication. I was struggling with the emotional side of being a lawyer and trying to ‘fix’ people’s problems. I was always the ‘rescuer’ for my life partner. Regardless of my academic achievements to date my self esteem was low. I was often apologetic. Through the time I was doing the Courses I no longer needed the anti-depressant and I found tools to avoid being the rescuer but yet still be a caring person.

I now use the skills I learned in the Courses in a very constructive way in my legal business. I can be personal to my family law clients but yet not take on the role of rescuer as a result of the Courses.

By doing the Courses I also learned about the power within me to change my own life. I was able to ‘feel the fear but do it any way’. I moved out of a co-dependent relationship and lost 20 kilograms in weight. I am now in control of my business and my life. I am working in a profession where I can make a positive difference to people’s lives without being the ‘rescuer’. I love my job and have more money than I ever have to date. I have bought my own house. In fact I am now the happiest I have ever been in my whole ‘adult life’. I owe all this to ‘me’ BUT I would not be able to acknowledge that nor take the positive steps to change my life without the tools that the ‘Holistic Living Counselling’ Courses gave me-that is, recognizing my own abilities and worth and stop being the rescuer. The ‘Holistic Living Counselling’ Courses was the answer I was searching for!!!!!!!!

I will always feel great respect for Alananh and her drive in making a positive difference in the world. Through the Courses I now know there is always more to learn about myself the world and humankind. I will continually look to Alannah as a guide in my quest to make some positive difference to myself, my family and friends my clients ant the world.

Forever grateful and blessed to have this opportunity
Bonnie Jean-McCormack

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My purpose in undertaking the ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ was twofold. First, on a personal level I had arrived at a time and space in my life where I felt an undeniable urge to actively engage in furthering my own healing journey- I was ready to step up and meet the challenges that lay ahead. The year was an amazing transformational experience and one that accelerated my own personal growth and healing ability to levels I would have only dreamed about.

Second, I became passionate about the holistic healing profession whilst pursuing a deeper knowledge and understanding of my own chronic health condition which had persisted for over 20years. As I had the intimate knowledge for the potential for healing that a holistic approach can provide I wanted to actively share with others in a professional capacity the information and learning gathered over many years traveling my own pathway.

The ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ offered under the guidance of Alannah Dore at the Holistic Living Training institute has provided the perfect springboard and recognized qualification which has opened many wonderful doors both personal and professionally.

Deborah Howe

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In early 2002, I decided to enroll for the ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ with the ‘Holistic Living Training Institute’.

As a 'Reiki' practitioner it was apparent that during most 'Reiki' treatments there appeared to be a need to address Counselling issues with clients. I felt that not only did I need to ‘brush up' on my existing skills but to learn new skills to enhance the treatments I was offering.

The diploma Courses provided an unbelievable experience allowing me to address and resolve issues an old beliefs in my own life while learning a wealth of new process to enable me to confidently provide the qualified support for others.

For those who are prepared to ‘heal themselves’ before trying to help others to heal themselves the diploma Courses offers the opportunity to raise self esteem and provides skills to clarify issues from a holistic perspective involving body, mind, spirit and emotions.

As a qualified graduate the skills I have acquired are invaluable in my capacity as a ‘Holistic Living Counsellor’ and 'Reiki' master teacher practitioner. The positive changes in my life both from a personal and professional perspective have been enormously satisfying allowing me to offer service to others in their desire to heal.

For either personal or professional development I recommend the ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling.

Sincerely
Bryan Torrens

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I chose to study the ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ for professional reasons and was not prepared for the journey of enlightenment and self discover y that unfolded during the Courses.

The processes used allowed me to heal wounds that had kept me in certain thinking patterns many years. The Courses also helped me to confront my own issues and inspired me to work through them in a way that supported me.

I learned new life tools that helped me to gain self respect, self esteem and a feeling of strength with regard to the use of my own personal power. It also taught me how to express myself from a place of assertiveness. The journey was a one of healing and through it I found the true essence of me.

This is the gift I can bring to others now as a practitioner of ‘Holistic Living Counselling’

Angela Trelaor
Holistic living Counselor

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The ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ is DYNAMIC, HEALING, THOUGHT PROVOKING, CHALLENGING, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE. A LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in personal growth and is passionate about ENABLING AND SUPPORTING OTHERS.

Denise Litton

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When I first began the ‘Diploma in Holistic Living Counselling’ I did not realise what an affect it would have on my life. I can say quite honestly that it has changed my life for the better.

My intention when I began the Courses was to gain the skills to help people heal. It has done that plus much much more.

The processes that I learned in order to facilitate people in becoming their own masters was incredible.

What makes this Courses so unique is that I went on my own healing journey and DID every process myself. I learned more about myself on this Courses than any other Courses I have done. My life is changed and I have the confidence to travel on a path I never thought I would.

Love, Trust and Faith
Julie Driscoll

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