wonder woman: BEC DAISLEY

Introducing Bec Daisley, a gorgeous soul with a passion for holistic healing. As a qualified Counsellor, Kinesiologist, and Reiki Practitioner, Bec blends her diverse expertise to foster wellness in mind, body, and spirit. In this profile, she shares insights into her journey—to the inception of ‘Shanti Therapies’, and gives us a glimpse into her daily life, motivations, and aspirations…

Scroll down to find out more about this funny, inquisitive, and nurturing practitioner who finds fulfilment in guiding others toward transformation and growth…

Describe yourself in three words.
Funny, Inquisitive, Nurturing

What motivates you?
Women, Psychology, Survivors, Traveling, Reading, Discovering new information in my field of work

What’s your professional title?
Counsellor, Kinesiologist, and Reiki Practitioner

What was your first job?
Assistant in a Chartered Surveyors in the UK. Lots of time well spent in pubs, haha.

What did you want to be when you were little?
Anything to do with fashion! I did begin a little fashion career in my twenties, but ultimately didn’t find it fulfilling. I didn’t give up on seeking out my purpose. I did my studies in my thirties and fulfilled my dream in my forties – where I am now.

Tell me about the genesis of ‘Shanti Therapies.’
I had a history of anxiety and depression my whole life. I never found any constructive help with the therapists I worked with, but was told I was very insightful myself. I had been disappointed in my encounters with the fashion industry, so I thought ‘what am I good at?” versus, what have I been interested in. As I had been relied upon by my family and friends (and sometimes strangers at random!) for advice and counsel, I considered studying something in the field of Psychology.

I did my Diploma in Counselling and then also decided to complete studies in Kinesiology and Reiki. I enjoyed this immensely and was amazed at the results of the work. Combining my modalities to help clients holistically in a business of my own became the goal. Seeing as we now know just how much the body and its energy field (Qi in kinesiology and Chakras in reiki) needs healing just as much as the mind does through psychotherapy. And having been through a lot of traumas and mental issues myself, I knew firsthand just how powerful this work is.

Walk me through a typical day for you.
It always begins with a good strong coffee. As for my work, it varies every single day. It may be all counseling and mental work, or it may be all energy work with reiki or kinesiology or both and feel very zen. Mostly though, it is a combination of the three and that’s what fulfills me the most.

What brightens your day?
My day is made when clients have shifts, insights, breakthroughs. Whether that is from talk therapy, or crying in front of the mirror doing affirmations, or letting go of trauma having a hold over them in energy work, it is all incredibly rewarding to see a client make change and move forward. Ultimately, results. Clients having results makes my day.

Three things you can’t live without?
Family, coffee, pinot noir and travelling (sorry, had to be four!)

What are your top four playlist picks?
Million Dollar Man by Lana Del Rey, Om Shanti by Madonna, All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix, and loads of 90s house/dance/electronic

Where do you go to unwind?
The English countryside – I grew up in London and East Sussex.

How do you de-stress?
Using essential oils, crystals, ashwagandha, candles and incense. But also with a little dark chocolate, red wine and binging psychological thrillers! Outside of home, I love walking in nature and being near the water and around animals. I want a dog soon!

What’s the best life advice you’ve received?
When in doubt, don’t.

What do you envision for yourself in five years?
Hopefully I’ll have a very full appointment schedule at work, a beautiful dog and a chance to take some breaks in Bali and Morocco!

CONNECT

Bec Daisley
DipCouns, CertSpKin, ReikiMaster
COUNSELLOR, KINESIOLOGIST & REIKI PRACTITIONER
0422 812 125 | bec@shantitherapies.com.au
shantitherapies.com.au
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