All about Holding Space Healing
My Story
Life can be beautiful, messy, overwhelming, sad, and joyful. Sometimes all these feelings happen all at once. Sometimes our mindset and feelings are impacting how we cope day to day, and influence how we think and perceive things that happen to us and around us. I have personally seen this in the work I have done for many years.
My name is Jake Enevoldsen, and I am an accredited social worker and counsellor and adult educator of mental health, counselling, and community services. I created Holding Space Healing due to a need to support people to achieve the life and goals they want.
In counselling theory, there is a big emphasis on 'holding space' for people. Holding Space is about creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where a person can freely be themselves, wholeheartedly, and be safe enough to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of interruption, criticism, or hate. It means being fully present, physically and emotionally, and offering wholehearted listening and compassion to help you process your thoughts and feelings.
I want you to feel heard, to be seen, and to be understood.
I believe in the power of counselling to transform lives positively. I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental well-being and personal growth through evidence-based practices and tailored treatment. I am not here to diagnose you or tell you what to do; I am hear to guide, listen, and be the support you need during this time - whether you see me once or ongoing!
Testimonials
Our clients share their experiences working with Jake:
Alice N
"At first I did not know if counselling was worth it, but Jake made me feel understood. He listened to me and he opened up my perspectives on things."
Linh P
"It ended up being that when I could not tell family or friends my issues, I had Jake to talk to. He made me feel normal, like my worry was nothing to be concerned about."
Sam I
"Jake made me realise I can be a good dad without having to stress all the time. His techniques really helped me to realise my thinking was not useful and I started to work on my anger with him in sessions."
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Informed
Have questions about Holding Space Counselling services? Find answers to common queries below:
What would a first session look like?
A first session with Jake is a bit like a 'get to know you' session. Jake will explore a bit about who you are, ask you questions about your current situation, including your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Jake will develop a relationship with you, as he believes this is vital in making sure you feel safe in opening up. A first session might have a few forms for you to fill out, but Jake promises to not make it too overwhelming!
Therapy Techniques
Jake uses a range of counselling modalities and techniques during session. Common counselling models that Jake utilises include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. Jake is trained in these types of therapy, and teaches these to students studying counselling.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Holding Space Healing follows a complete privacy and confidentiality policy. All information will be stored securely on a password protected database, client notes will be stored safely, and information is only shared with your permission or if there are any duty of care requirements when there might be a risk of safety. Jake will cover this in his first session with you.
Contact
Get in Touch
Reach out to Jake at Holding Space Healing for questions, appointments, or to learn more about the therapy services and costs.