Julia Elstrodt
Holistic Psychotherapist
Julia offers trauma-informed therapeutic services that specialize in holistic approaches, spiritually-based therapy, and growth and transformation techniques. These services are designed to address deep emotional wounds, promote overall well-being, and facilitate personal growth and transformation.
In her practice, Julia approaches psychology as a blend of Art and science. Guided by intuition, creativity, and curiosity, she brings a unique and holistic perspective to her work. The aim is to accompany compassionate healing journeys.
Julia's background is rooted in spiritual principles that have been passed down to her, and in the depth psychology of C. G. Jung. Drawing from Jung's ideas, she delves into the depths of the unconscious mind, exploring the realms of dreams, symbols, and archetypes. To this she adds extensive body awareness, helping clients ground and connect more deeply with themselves. The work includes bodywork, breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation.
Luna
Assistant Cat
Luna is an integral part of Julia's practice and plays a crucial role in providing comfort and support to clients during their sessions. Luna was born with a natural inclination to help and heal people, as well as an astute intuition. Her warm, cuddly, and playful nature helps put clients at ease, creating a safe space for them to open up and explore their emotions.
Most importantly, she is an exceptionally beloved cat.
About the Work
"First, we chose paths with our personalities and things don't go well, then we choose paths with our inner worlds and things work out."
Buddha Gautama
Drawing by Julia Elstrodt, 2024
C. G. Jung
C. G. Jung and his Psychology of the Soul have been a great passion and influence in Julia's life and work. From a young age, she found that Jung manages to express in words things she otherwise couldn't, opening a world of possibilities within her.
Julia believes that Jung unveils a way to discover the depth of our unconscious minds by not only respecting but also accentuating each person's individuality. The goal is for us each to gain access to our inner worlds, a journey that is completely unique to each person.
Therefore, Julia follows a person-led approach in her therapeutic work.
Trauma
Julia is trauma-informed and continuously up to date with new research and findings to help her clients.
She is aligned with the perspective that our traumas are better healed when we empower ourselves with love, joy, and safety. There is no need to poke at pain.
What needs to be processed consciously will come up as our bodies develop a sense of safety. The healing work is ultimately one of accomplishments, of redeeming ourselves, and of gaining back our agency. It is a beautiful process where love begins to outshine the darkness and life regains its colors.
Drawing by Julia Elstrodt, 2022
Spirituality
In this work, it is important not to make assumptions about a person's lived and unique experience. Instead, we must learn, explore, and grow together.
In the words of a Great Ascended Master of the East: "That which we repress, destroys us. That which we embrace, saves us."
Julia has been taught from a young age that our healing, transformation, and eventual transcendence lie in acceptance, forgiveness, Love, and Joy!
In the words of her lifelong mentor: "Spirituality is about learning to live well."
Embodiment
Julia's practice incorporates body awareness and somatic healing. With backgrounds in dance and theatre, as well as mindfulness and different meditation practices, Julia aims to help each individual find a deeper connection with themselves.
Julia has an open mind and is comfortable around typically taboo topics. Birth, death, sex and drugs, to name a few, are approached with curiosity and openness.
Client base
Julia holds sessions for couples and individuals, online and in person. Her practice attracts mostly young professionals and change-makers. Her client base extends from the US to Thailand and she holds sessions in English, German, and Portuguese.
Pricing
After the initial free online trial, sessions cost £100/hour and can be done on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Please leave your name, e-mail, phone number and a message if you'd like to schedule a free online trial session (1hr). I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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