A little about Wendy
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Are you seeking a different kind of support, a departure from traditional talk therapy and counselling? I invite you to embark on a transformative journey that goes beyond surface-level conversations and delves straight into the core of your suffering.
Discover a new way of healing, one that addresses the root causes of your challenges. I offer an innovative approach that transcends conventional methods. If you're open to trying something extraordinary and exploring uncharted territory on your path to wellness, I'm here to guide you.
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Wendy Matthews, (Te Arawa, Hauraki, and Ngati Maru) has an L.LB in Law and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She was in the legal profession from 1994 practicing as a Barrister at Law. In 2008 she trained as a LEADR Mediator and incorporated this in to her work, and was a practicing lawyer until 2014. When she was in her early 40’s, a deeply painful personal experience resulted in a profound spiritual transformation, virtually dissolving her old identity and radically changing the course of her life. She progressed beyond her interest in her profession and turned away from the Law, Western Philosophy and materialism. The next few years were devoted to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation, which marked the beginning of an intense journey inwards.
Wendy's quest for understanding led her to spend significant time in Northern India, Nepal, and her homeland of Aotearoa New Zealand, where she immersed herself in the study of yoga, spirituality, consciousness, Eastern Philosophy, and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. This deep dive into ancient wisdom fuelled her passion for yoga, culminating in her certification as a yoga teacher in 2014. Additionally, she discovered the profound impact of Vipassana Meditation during a 10-day silent retreat, leading her to undertake annual retreats and 20-day silent meditation journeys.
In 2015, Wendy's fascination with Eastern Philosophy, mysticism, and human consciousness prompted her to pursue studies in counselling and therapy at the Institute of Psychosynthesis New Zealand. Now based in Auckland, she practices as a Therapist, Counsellor, and Self Awareness Facilitator, with a special focus on exploring the field of consciousness and incorporating Breathwork into her practice.
In 2012 Wendy’s interest in present moment awareness, and self-inquiry resulted in her introduction to Dr Graham Mead. Wendy has worked closely with Graham since, and still attends annual retreats and programs. Wendy now facilitates Graham’s 9-week InnerSense program.
Both Wendy and Graham offer a grounded and authentic approach to rediscovering our true selves and finding inner peace. Utilising stillness, Breathwork, movement, and various sensory interactions, Wendy guide’s individuals toward timeless awareness and a deeper understanding of consciousness.
Wendy's transformative journey also drew inspiration from Michael Brown's Presence Process, which profoundly influenced her life. The integration of Breathwork into her practice became a cornerstone of her work. Furthering her expertise, she completed advanced Yoga Teachers Training focused on Pranayama or Breathwork with her master in India. Wendy now trains International yoga teachers, and travels to India annually, to share her knowledge for students in Rishikesh, providing a psycho-spiritual dimension to their training courses. She continues to travel twice-yearly to India to refine her own practice and support others on their paths.
During her initial visit to India, Wendy encountered various spiritual teachers and found her own spiritual master. She credits him, Dr Graham Mead, Michael Brown, and the practice of breathwork, self-observation, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga for pointing her inward and facilitating a complete transformation, liberating her from a life steeped in egotism, materialism, and ignorance.
Currently dividing her time between New Zealand and India, Wendy serves as a Therapist, Counsellor, and Self Awareness & Mindfulness Facilitator. Her unique approach aims to guide individuals out of the realm of intellectual thought and analysis, inviting them to connect with their bodies, feelings and innate intelligence through sensation. By helping clients truly feel their emotions, see themselves authentically, and explore the root causes of their discomfort, Wendy encourages them to move beyond suffering and embrace inner awareness, ease and harmony.
Wendy's journey as a lifelong learner fuels her dedication to personal growth, ongoing learning, and awakened awareness. She actively participates in retreats, trainings, and silent residential Vipassana meditation sits, continuously nourishing her own development to better support her clients on their paths.
Drawing on her background in body awareness, healing arts, and extensive studies in Advaita Vedanta and InnerSense Work, Wendy's counselling and therapy style reflects her rich experiences. Her recommended inquiry methods and fascination with the energetic unfolding of realisation and embodiment further enrich her practice.
When not immersed in her therapeutic work in Auckland, Wendy also leads small group tours to India, offering others the opportunity to experience the transformative power of this mystical land.
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