What Is Somatic Ecotherapy — and Why Now?

Across the world, many people are sensing the same truth: Something in our culture has forgotten how to belong. We see it in rising anxiety, burnout and loneliness. We see it in ecological grief and the growing awareness of planetary crisis. And we feel it in the distance many of us carry from our bodies […]
Why Practitioners Are Turning to Somatic Ecotherapy

Is Your Practice Being Called Back to the Body and the Land? Most practitioners don’t arrive at somatic ecotherapy because something is broken. They arrive because something is evolving. Your clinical skills are solid. Your sessions are thoughtful. Your clients value the work. And yet, something feels incomplete. You may have noticed that insight doesn’t […]
The Metavision Difference: Why Holistic Counselling Is Needed Now More Than Ever

When we talk about counselling education, most people assume it’s about techniques, modalities, and clinical frameworks. But at Metavision, we begin somewhere deeper. We begin with the whole human being. In a recent testimonial, student Philip shared what drew him to study with us: “When we tend to look at mental health in the mainstream, […]
From Classroom to Client Work: How Counselling Placements Really Work at Metavision

One of the biggest questions we hear from people considering counselling training is: “How do placements actually work — and how do I get my client hours?” Placement is a vital part of becoming a confident, capable counsellor. It’s where learning moves off the page and into real-world practice — and understandably, it’s also the […]
Learning to Care for Yourself While Training to Care for Others: Student Wellbeing in Counselling Education

When people think about studying counselling or psychotherapy, they often focus on curriculum, placements, and qualifications. What’s discussed far less — yet shapes everything — is how students are supported to stay well while they’re learning. At Metavision, student wellbeing isn’t treated as an add-on or a problem to be managed if something goes wrong. […]
Exploring Holistic Counselling with Metavision: Upcoming Fireside Chats & Masterclasses for Prospective Students

If you’re considering studying holistic counselling or psychotherapy this year, with our March intake approaching, you’re likely weighing more than course structures or timetables. Choosing where to train as a counsellor or psychotherapist is a significant professional decision — one that shapes how you learn, how you practice, and the kind of practitioner you become. […]
Metavision’s Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice) Is Now ACA Accredited

We’re proud to share an important milestone for Metavision and our community of students, graduates, and educators. The Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice) is now accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) — Australia’s largest peak body for the counselling and psychotherapy profession. This accreditation represents a meaningful step forward in strengthening professional […]
End-of-Year Reflections From Our CEO, Logan Sole

As we come to the close of another deeply meaningful year at Metavision Institute, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our graduates. Completing a postgraduate program in holistic counselling and psychotherapy is no small achievement. It requires courage, commitment, and an openness to personal growth and transformation — qualities our students consistently […]
What Makes a Great Counsellor? It Starts With the Skills You Can’t See.

When most people imagine a counsellor, they picture someone who knows exactly what to say. But effective counselling has very little to do with giving advice and everything to do with how you show up. The qualities that make someone a deeply attuned practitioner are often invisible: presence, attunement, deep listening, the capacity to hold […]
Begin With Confidence: A Supported Pathway Into Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy

Choosing to study counselling is not a small decision. For many people, it’s a calling that has been quietly present for years — a desire to do meaningful work, support others, and live in alignment with their values. But for those coming from different professional or academic backgrounds, it can be difficult to know how […]