Breathwork Perth
Life in Flow with Joanna

Gentle, somatic breathwork to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system,
and reconnect with your body and emotions.

Breathwork at Breathe Counselling

Life in Flow is an accredited breathwork service offered through Breathe Counselling, led by Joanna Gwynn, a qualified Breathwork Practitioner trained in somatic and trauma-informed practice.

Life in Flow sessions are a complementary wellbeing practice that works beautifully alongside a counselling journey, or as a standalone support for those seeking nervous system regulation and emotional release. Sessions are gentle enough for children.

Sessions are grounded in counselling principles and nervous system education, creating a safe and supported space to pause, breathe, and reset.

What is Somatic Breathwork?

Somatic breathwork uses intentional breathing patterns to access and release emotions, tension, and stress stored in the body. Unlike more intense breathwork modalities, Life in Flow is gentle, slow, and deeply supportive.

At Breathe Counselling we know that one breathwork session can help a client to feel more relaxed and calmer, but the real breakthrough is in the series of appointments. Over time, gentle breathwork supports calming neurotransmitters, improved mood balance, and reduced stress sensitivity.

Life in Flow was created as a series of at least five sessions, each focussing on a different area.

Reminder: breathwork should never feel forced. If breathing feels uncomfortable or overwhelming, it's okay to stop and return to your normal breathing.

This is not about pushing through or forcing an experience. It’s about creating safety, steadiness, and space.

Somatic breathwork can help you to:

Release trauma and emotion held in the body
Rewire unhelpful emotional responses
Feel more grounded, open-hearted, and present
Reduce anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Feel less stuck and more alive

About Joanna

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Joanna Gwynn is an internationally accredited Breathwork Practitioner and the founder of Life in Flow. She is the Co-Director of Breathe Counselling and delivers breathwork sessions in accordance with the International Institute of Complementary Therapies ethical practice standards and the Australian Breathwork College regulations.

Joanna’s sessions are:

Non-diagnostic: no assessments, no labels
Non-invasive: gentle and body-led
Trauma-informed: sessions are paced to your individual readiness
Consent-based: your autonomy is respected throughout

Joanna is a Breathwork Practitioner, not a counsellor or psychologist. Life in Flow sessions are a wellbeing and nervous system regulation practice and are not a replacement for counselling, psychotherapy, or medical treatment. Clients are always encouraged to consult their GP or mental health professional with any concerns about their physical or psychological health.

Session Formats

Life in Flow breathwork sessions are available in two formats:

Individual Sessions

One-on-one sessions tailored to your personal goals and nervous system. Available in-person and online.

Group Sessions

Small group breathwork experiences in a supported community setting. A powerful way to share the practice with others.

Both formats are suitable for beginners and those seeking ongoing support for anxiety, stress, or emotional wellbeing.

A Clients Perspective of Breathwork

My first session was such a WOW moment and I was very eager to do a second session. The second session didn’t disappoint. I would thoroughly recommend a series of sessions.

Joanna was an amazing guide for my breathwork session. She was gentle and kind and I was able to connect at a deeper level with myself and work through a painful experience. I’m so grateful for our time together.

I have been thrilled to have experienced some major shifts whilst taking part in group and solo breathwork sessions. I am amazed at how gentle the therapy is, but how profound the outcome.

I had a fabulous session with Joanna and she helped me to go very deep and change my anxieties and feelings of ‘not being good enough’, and ‘fear of not knowing enough’ to a place of strength and courage.

Joanna made me feel at ease immediately and created a safe, supportive space throughout our session. Joanna guided me in a way that helped me relax and trust the process. Thank you Joanna, I left the session feeling calmer and more grounded. I have greater clarity about my next step.

One session of somatic breathwork with Joanna exceeded my expectations significantly. Joanna nurtured a space where I felt respected and validated in a natural, grounded fashion. I was also able to identify, deal with and process a recent conflict experience very quickly and thoroughly. As a mental health professional, fluent in several evidence informed modalities, I was impressed. Highly recommend.

For me it was fantastic. I was surprised that I had a memory surface from almost 20 years ago.

I was able to relax in a way that I have not been able to for a very long time.

Jo was wonderful with my 9 year old who’s been struggling with anxious feelings, and her sleep. My daughter felt really comfortable with Jo and is looking forward to her next session

I think a big part of why the breathwork session was so good is down to the fact that it’s hard to not feel comfortable around Joanna, you feel like you can open up with no judgement – she just genuinely wants to see you get something out of the session

I loved the wellness session, it was so nice to take some time out for myself and I honestly felt so calm by the end of it

The breathwork was amazing, it was the first time i have tried something like that but was taken by surprise some of the emotions I felt throughout the session

I really enjoyed it, I found myself making some connections and getting clarity on some of the things I have been dwelling on from just that one session

I had this feeling of contentment when I was laying there at the end – I didnt want the session to end just yet!

The Breathwork was quite profound. I was able to work through something that has been on my mind for awhile. I felt peaceful in a lovely space. Jo had created. I look forward to exploring this modality with Jo

Jo understood the past experience had relevance i never knew. It was liberating

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Women’s Breathwork and Morning tea Group sessions held monthly in a beautiful retreat setting with 5 acres of landscaped gardens and opposite the beach! Groups are kept intentionally small to ensure authentic connection (max 12 attendees)

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How Breathwork Complements Counselling

Many of our counselling clients find breathwork a powerful addition to their therapeutic journey. While counselling works with the mind and narrative, breathwork works directly with the body - accessing emotional material that talk therapy alone may not reach.

If you are already working with one of our counsellors or psychologists, Life in Flow sessions with Joanna can support your progress between appointments.

If you’re not yet in counselling but are curious about support for anxiety, stress, or emotional wellbeing, breathwork can be a gentle first step. You can always explore counselling services when you feel ready.

FAQs - Breathwork Counselling

Is breathwork the same as counselling? +

No. Breathwork is a somatic wellbeing practice. Joanna is a Breathwork Practitioner, not a counsellor or psychologist. If you are seeking professional counselling or psychological support, please explore our counselling services.

Do I need any experience to try breathwork? +

No experience is needed. Life in Flow sessions are designed to be accessible for complete beginners and are paced gently to suit your individual readiness.

Can I do breathwork and counselling at the same time? +

Yes — many people find the two practices work well together. You are welcome to work with both Joanna and one of our counsellors or psychologists concurrently.

Is breathwork covered by Medicare or private health insurance? +

Life in Flow breathwork sessions are not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds may offer rebates under natural therapies or complementary health — we recommend checking with your fund directly.

Are sessions available online? +

Yes. Joanna offers both in-person and online breathwork sessions.

What if I have a health condition? +

Joanna always encourages clients to consult their GP or mental health professional before commencing breathwork if they have any concerns about their physical or psychological health.