Kerri M. Vercellini

1. What is holistic counseling?

Holistic is defined in the medical terms as: "Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease." Holistic counseling supports emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing by integrating traditional therapeutic approaches with mind–body awareness and energy-based practices.

 

2. What is energy psychology?

Energy psychology combines psychological techniques with the awareness of the connectedness of the body’s energy systems to reduce stress, release stored emotional patterns, and support trauma recovery.

 

3. Do you offer both counseling and energy-healing services?

Yes. Clients may choose holistic counseling, Reiki, holistic coaching, or a blend of approaches based on personal needs and preferences. In fact, I also have a unique service that combines 60 minutes of counseling with 30 minutes of reiki to enhance a person's transformative process. My clients regularly interchange service types to meet their needs (With the exception of the coaching/therapy dynamic. You can only choose one route and stay with that one original choice in my services).

 

4. Are sessions held in-person?

Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Hampton Falls, NH and Portsmouth, NH, as well as virtual sessions for residents of NH and MA. I continue to maintain my Massachusetts license and may meet clients in MA if they need home-based services and are within a 20-minute radius of my Hampton Falls office.

 

5. What issues can holistic counseling help with?

Holistic counseling helps with all the same things that traditional counseling does, it just uses a whole-person approach with physical, emotional, and spiritual health concerns in mind. It supports anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, grief, life transitions, stress, sensory sensitivity, relationship issues, spiritual growth, and more!

 

6. "I'm not interested in being on meds, is your approach non-medication-based?"

Yes. My work focuses on mind–body tools, energy psychology, and practical strategies that complement or stand alone from medication-based treatments. I often will also recommend and refer to additional naturally-based modalities to support our work that we are doing in our sessions. If you want to avoid medication, I am someone who helps you explore all other possible avenues before making that recommendation as a last resort.

 

7. Do you work with people from all belief systems?

Yes. My practice is non-discriminatory and honors each client’s values, worldview, and personal beliefs. In a time where many people may feel nervous seeing providers based on strongly held perspectives in our culture, my offices are a space where people can be honest, transparent, and respected. I believe in free speech.

 

8. What is the difference between counseling and coaching?

Counseling addresses emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns, while coaching focuses on life skills, and forward movement. If you are unsure of what is the right direction for you to take, I can help you figure that out on a free 15-minute phone consultation.

 

9. Do you offer workshops or retreats?

Yes. I provide community workshops of varying fees and topics when my busy schedule allows. I also host single-day, retreat-style events during the year when there is community interest. 

 

10. Are your services appropriate for people new to holistic approaches? Absolutely. Many clients come in with no prior experience in energy or holistic practices. All modalities are accessible, gentle, and client-led. A large part of what I do is psychoeducation and exposure to many new ideas, topics, and strategies available through integrative methods. ​​

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