Andrea Johnstone

For much of my early life, I carried questions about belonging, where I fitted, and where I truly felt safe. Being adopted and experiencing trauma in early childhood deeply shaped my sense of identity, connection, and self-worth. Later, walking alongside my mother through illness and loss brought further layers of grief, love, and transformation. These experiences profoundly impacted my confidence, self-belief, and self-esteem, but they also became powerful teachers.
 

Through this journey, I learned to listen gently and deeply to myself. With care, patience, and a growing sense of self-compassion — supported by healing through diet, lifestyle, and mindful practices,  I gradually rebuilt my health and my sense of wholeness. I came to understand that belonging isn’t always something we find externally; sometimes it’s something we slowly and lovingly create within ourselves.
 

These experiences led me to train as a counsellor, a path I have now walked for over 25 years. Along the way, I have travelled extensively and trained in a wide range of therapeutic and holistic modalities, including yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, and qualification as a heart meditation teacher.
 

I am trauma-informed and incorporate somatic, body-based approaches within my therapeutic practice, recognising the wisdom held within the body as well as the mind. I also have extensive experience facilitating retreats and leading workshops across diverse settings.
 

Through my own journey of healing and growth, I have developed a deep passion for supporting others to live with greater balance, harmony, and self-trust, and to cultivate a compassionate relationship with themselves that supports lasting wellbeing.