Helen’s interest in self-healing began when she sought assistance in her final year of high school in order to deal with childhood trauma. Her life was so positively transformed by therapy that she decided to become a therapist. She began studying Behavioral Psychology at University, however, after two years of science-based learning she became disillusioned with this field as it did not deal with the emotional and social life of an individual. She then went onto study the Social Sciences where she discovered the relevance of social conditioning and personal experience on an individual’s emotional state and behavior. The important role of the subconscious was also explored at this time.
After graduating in 1994, Helen began to heal herself on a deeper level as a result of trying various alternative therapies. Most of these modalities involved dealing with the emotional causes of both physical and psychological problems which resulted in profound and lasting changes. She then went on to study certain areas of interest such as, meditation, Native American wisdom, Yoga, Buddhism, Reiki, Kinesiology and Psychosomatics. These philosophies and modalities made her aware of the spiritual aspect of all life particularly the importance of spirit in the healing process.
In 1997 Helen also completed a writing course as she planned on penning her healing experiences at some point in the future. In 1999 she became a consultant in complementary therapy.
In 2006 she discontinued her business in order to work with children in child care and education (Integration Aide/Teacher’s Assistant). She was inspired by her educational training to create self-help skills and materials. Her knowledge is based on mainstream and alternative modalities as well as her own healing experiences.
Helen re-established her practice in 2008 now working as a self help author, consultant and tutor whose aim is to educate her clients about healing. She is also a member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists – www.iict.com.au. In 2010-2011 she wrote a column entitled ‘Heal ThySelf’ for the holistic newspaper “InnerSelf” – www.innerself.com.au .
