Julia Woodman

Life Coach, Counsellor & Writer

I have always loved both WRITING, and helping others. Growing up in the mountains of South Africa, I spent a lot of time enjoying the wild spaces and contemplating the nature and meaning of things. This was where my writing started, and it soon progressed to consider people's relationships with themselves, each other, and the world around us.

Apart from having a lot of my poetry & art published around the world, and editing both a poetry & art, and an environmental magazine, I now also write (and illustrate) articles and books, and can offer tips to WRITERS and POETS wanting help (best to send me your questions, ideas, or short samples by email).

People say that I am "creative, innovative, and intuitive, as well as logical and practical" - so luckily I know how to follow my inspiration through and get things done, and can help others achieve too.

Some other responses to my writing are : "Top Wisdom." / " Words full of calm, unshakeable power." / “That’s fantastic, very informative and useful. Your way of sharing this knowledge is perfect, clear and concise.” "A generous teacher."

I’m also a qualified and experienced Life Coach, Stress Consultant, and Counsellor. I focus on empowering and inspiring, and on giving people the support and the tools to resolve any issues, and enhance their journeys through life, with a sense of overall balance, satisfaction, and wellbeing. I use a person centred approach to help people find the answers to any challenges, deal with stress, or handle any changes in their lives. Do call me via Greatvine if you would like specialist advice on forging your own unique path, and creating a truly fulfilling life, or to help iron out stress or any other issues.

As a COUNSELLOR I do not dwell on negatives, I help people move forwards in a very positive & holistic way. People often just need someone objective to chat things through with, and to help them find balance & solutions.

LIFE COACHING is focused on identifying goals and planning how to achieve them in a practical and realistic way, with appropriate motivation, timing, rewards, and backup. I am also able to offer a combination of whatever you might need, for example if an issue is subconsciously blocking your progress, then I can help you deal with that so that you can achieve what you wish. Or you may have a couple of minor goals along with your main target that we can plan for in easy-to-achieve steps. I do have forms available for download if you want to use them yourself, but I can help support you as needed.

STRESS can be a factor in almost any area of life, so my stress relief knowledge can help too. I can explain Stress Busting techniques for home or work, and I’m an expert on Meditation. I have several relevant downloads available here.

I am also a fully qualified Spiritual Healer. In the past I have served in committee roles with the NFSH, designed their website, helped train others, and Chaired a large group of healers for 2 years. I have also demonstrated a healing session on TV, and worked in hospitals.

Apart from developing my Leadership & Workshop skills, this re-inforced my Philosophy of the interconectedness of all life, and the infinite possibilities of Consciousness. It also confirmed for me that we should take a HOLISTIC approach to life - our emotional state definitely affects our physical health, for example, so we need to look at the overall picture, not just one part of it.

As a Life Coach, Stress Consultant, and Counsellor, I’m here as a telephone & email advisor, offering specialist support that will be aimed to suit you as a unique individual. I can also help and inspire you with some very practical tips and tools.

I will be regularly adding more articles available here for download or on the website, but can also tailor materials to suit individual needs.

I could help you to consider different perspectives, communicate more effectively, & make more confident choices; or you may want advice and support for your career, studies, work-life balance, relationships, any health problems, your finances, and much more. (I had an earlier career in finance & computers, and studied accounting and economics then.) (I have also helped young people learn to live independently, which included help with all parts of their lives. I was also their service user champion and youth forum leader.)

In all the work we’ll do I’ll place a positive emphasis on building your self esteem, nurturing your own confidence, and guiding you towards achieving fulfillment and wellbeing.

I’m also here for PARENTS looking for advice regarding any Family matters, including inventive ideas for stimulating young CHILDREN, and for those trying to support their YOUNG PEOPLE through behavioural difficulties, or the Transition to Adulthood (which for some, can be a time of confusion, disconnection, and emotional anguish), or with progressing through education and other activities in the most meaningful way for each individual.

As a Writer, Life Coach, Counsellor, and Stress Consultant, I would be delighted to share your own personal life journey here at Greatvine, via phone or email, including creative help for any problems. Until then, my warmest wishes,

Julia