Look, I’ve been doing this work for a long time now… and one of the questions I get asked most is about intuitive guidance in therapy. How does it actually work? Is it some woo-woo thing or is there real substance to it?
Let me break it down for you.
## **What Actually Happens When Intuition Meets Therapy**
You know that feeling when you just *know* something? That gut instinct that tells you to take a different route home, or that something’s off with a friend even though they say they’re fine? That’s intuition. And guess what… therapists have it too. Actually, the good ones have learned to really tune into it.
When you’re sitting across from someone like Antoinetta at her Brisbane practice, what’s happening isn’t just a conversation. It’s this whole other level of connection. The therapist is listening to your words, sure. But they’re also picking up on:
– The way your voice changes when you talk about certain things
– How your body language shifts
– Those little pauses where you almost say something… then don’t
– The energy in the room (yes, it’s a real thing)
## **Why Your Own Intuition Goes MIA Sometimes**
Here’s the thing nobody really talks about. When life gets overwhelming – and trust me, it does for all of us – our own internal guidance system can get all staticky. Like trying to tune into a radio station during a storm.
You’re dealing with stress, maybe grief, anxiety… whatever it is. And suddenly that clear inner voice you usually rely on? Can’t hear it. It’s not gone. It’s just buried under all the noise.
That’s where someone trained in intuitive counselling comes in. They’re like… okay, imagine you’re lost in the woods at night. You’ve got a flashlight but the batteries are dying. Then someone shows up with a fully charged one. They’re not telling you which path to take. They’re just helping illuminate the paths so YOU can see them.
## **The Practical Side of Intuitive Guidance**
Now I know some of you are thinking “okay Bryce but what does this look like in real life?”
Fair question.
In a session, it might look like:
**The therapist suddenly asking:** “When you mentioned your mother just now, something shifted. What came up for you?”
**Or maybe:** “I’m sensing there’s more to this story. Take your time.”
**Sometimes it’s:** “My gut is telling me we should explore what you just glossed over. Are you open to that?”
It’s not mind reading. It’s not crystal balls. It’s a finely tuned skill of really, deeply paying attention to another human being.
## **How This Actually Helps You**
The beautiful thing about working with someone who uses intuitive guidance? They often catch things you didn’t even realize you were carrying. Those patterns you’ve gotten so used to, you don’t see them anymore. The connections between past experiences and current struggles.
I’ve seen people have these moments of… “Oh my god, THAT’S why I do that.” And once you see it, really see it, you can start to change it.
## **Finding Your Own Inner Compass Again**
Here’s what I love most about this approach. A good intuitive therapist isn’t trying to be your permanent GPS system. They’re helping you recalibrate your own.
Through the process, you start to:
– Recognize when your intuition is trying to tell you something
– Trust those gut feelings again
– Tell the difference between fear talking and wisdom talking
– Make decisions that actually feel aligned with who you are
## **The Bottom Line**
Intuitive guidance in therapy isn’t some mystical thing that only certain “gifted” people can do or benefit from. It’s about human connection at its deepest level. It’s about having someone really SEE you, hear you, and help you hear yourself again.
Whether you’re dealing with trauma, feeling stuck, or just know something needs to shift but can’t put your finger on what… this approach can be incredibly powerful.
And look, if you’re in Brisbane and this resonates with you, someone like Antoinetta who combines traditional therapy with intuitive guidance might be exactly what you need. Sometimes we all need someone to hold up that mirror and say “hey, have you noticed this?”
Because at the end of the day, the answers? They’re already inside you. Sometimes you just need the right person to help you find them.