“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
-Rumi
ABOUT
'From Pain to the Reality You Desire:
A Journey of Inner Healing and Transformation'
Hello, I’m Jiwoo.
From a young age, I often felt overwhelmed by intense waves of emotion—so much so that I wished I could disappear altogether. Like many, I tried countless ways to avoid and escape pain. But after many years, I came to a realisation: true freedom begins not when we run from pain, but when we turn towards it and hold it as it is.
This insight marked the first step on my inner journey—a sacred rite of passage where healing and the encounter with the true self unfold. Healing isn’t about erasing pain; it’s about finding the courage to embrace it with love. When I let go of the belief that “I’ll only be happy once I’m fully healed” and allowed myself to feel my pain fully, a quiet yet profound transformation began to emerge from within. Pain opened the door to wisdom, and through that door, I met my truest self.
In my work, I guide clients into altered states of consciousness where repressed emotions and body-stored memories can surface and finally be released. This is not merely psychological healing; it is a sacred process of soul remembrance, multidimensional integration, and reclaiming our innate wholeness.
We are not here just to endure life, but to create it. When we uncover the root of our pains buried in the unconscious and clarify our inner intentions, we begin to integrate the fragmented pieces of the self. And in doing so, we become able to paint the reality we truly desire on the canvas of life.
Pain, in this journey, becomes a precious compass—guiding us toward the reality our soul longs for. Rather than seeing it as something to avoid, we can view it as a messenger pointing out the areas of our lives not aligned with our true desire.
Standing at the threshold between the seen and unseen realms, I serve as a guide into this sacred journey. Through deep presence and loving awareness, I hope we may all remember the light within—and unfold the full potential of the life we are meant to live.
"I will hold a safe space for all those with wounded hearts to embark on a healing journey, guiding them along the way, hand in hand. And as I witness healing and love blossoming within you, I will hold that precious experience in my heart."
With love,
Jiwoo
HOW I SUPPORT YOU
with TRANSPERSONAL THERAPY
5 STEPS OF GENERAL THERAPY PROCESS
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BUILD TRUST
The therapist and client build trust through natural questions and conversation, ensuring that their healing directions align.
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ISSUE/ ENQUIRY
In a safe and confidential setting, the therapist explores the client's issues and emotional state through conversation.
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ALTERED STATE
Under the therapist's guidance, a variety of creative methods are used for induction, allowing the client to naturally enter an altered state of consciousness.
These methods may include:
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Client-centered Counselling
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Meditation
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Breathwork
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Artistic expression
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Journaling
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Somatic exploration
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Sound
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DEEP JOURNEY
In altered states of consciousness, we can find answers to problems or heal wounds and traumas. This is not about forcing anything, but rather, it unfolds naturally through waiting with unconditional acceptance and love, listening, and empathising. Our important role is simply to be fully present.
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SOLUTION & BACK HOME
You can reconnect with your ordinary state of consciousness and, through the therapist's questions, explore yourself more deeply. In this process, you may realise more practical solutions or return to a deeper state of consciousness. When you're ready, the journey of the day is safely concluded.
The topics I work with most frequently include:
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General Counselling
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Suffering from Triggers
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Intrusive Thoughts
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Relationship Issues
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Anger Issues
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Stress & Burnout
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Health
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Body Image
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LGBTQIA+
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Shadow Work & Parts Work
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Inner Child Healing
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Limiting Beliefs & Old Patterns
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Expansion of Consciousness
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Manifestation
We are on this journey together
My Qualifications and Training
Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling, College of Complementary Medicine 2024
Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy, College of Complementary Medicine 2024
Personal Development Short Course, Emerging Minds Learning 2023
Meditation Practitioner since 2018
Master of Architecture, The University of Melbourne 2018
Bachelor of Integrated Design, The University of Western Australia 2016
Narri
I’ve done some therapy sessions with Jiwoo last year and always felt safe to express and show my feelings. I felt supported.
The sessions were according to my current state and the inner waves I was feeling. Some days we explored figures and painting, and other days I was invited to extend my body and move, giving meaning to those movements, and also diving deep into past memories and present feelings.
It’s a challenge for me to open up, but every time I allowed myself to do so, I had a good and honest session with Jiwoo! Self-awareness and growth is not an easy process, and it takes time. I’m still learning and looking forward to talking to her again, hopefully soon.
I really appreciate her work, patience, and the warm environment!
Elsa
Jiwoo was a gentle and compassionate companion on our inward boat expedition through the dark night. She was calm and grounded as she held our candle into the darkness and reflected what I saw as I explored my inner landscape.
With her comfortability with the unknown, her bravery and experience I felt completely held and free to explore parts of myself that were yet unknown to me.
Jiwoo is calm, generous and grounded. She is a gift to anyone wishing to explore themselves, their relationships and their life further.
Douglas
The therapy with Jiwoo was of great help during a phase of major decisions in my life.
Although I am a pragmatic person and sometimes resisted some methods of art therapy, I can say that Jiwoo always found ways to provoke deep internal reflections that helped me get to know myself better and, consequently, make some important decisions in my life.
I am extremely grateful for Jiwoo’s tremendous support, and I am sure she will light the way for other clients just as she did for me.
"There’s nothing 'wrong' with you, and you don’t need to be 'fixed.' You just need to 'face' it."
- Jiwoo