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Three-day immersive conference
Theotherapy: Wet Socks, Jagged Rocks, and a Stone in My Shoe
A therapeutic wilderness experience rooted in faith and healing
This immersive three-day conference weaves together theology and therapy in a raw, honest exploration of pain, perseverance, and transformation. Using the metaphor of a difficult trail — wet socks, jagged rocks, and that persistent stone in your shoe — we walk through the places in life that wear us down and discover how God meets us in the discomfort. Expect deep group work, individual reflection, and clinically grounded therapeutic experiences in a spiritually rich environment. A recent Theotherapy client and retired medical doctor shared with our team, "I got more done in one session with Theotherapy than I did in six years of talk therapy." What is Theotherapy? Master Trainer Julia Muir wrote: "Theotherapy is a biblical approach to emotional healing and transformation. It teaches biblical principles which lead a Christian more deeply through their journey of sanctification. Romans 12 tells us we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds and that we are not to be conformed to this world. Rejection, anger, anxiety and other negative emotions from relational hurts may be harbored inside our hearts meaning that by default we are conformed by something other than Christ. These emotional hurts affect our thinking and behavior making us reactive. They influence our mood causing us to struggle with our walk with Christ and our relationships with others. Often, Christians contend with the faith they adhere to and the conflicts they struggle with meaning a person can feel inauthentic. Theotherapy addresses these issues in a biblical way bringing healing and wholeness. In a nutshell, Theotherapy is an experiential pathway to freedom; it is a powerful route on the journey of discipleship." About Us Journey Counseling is overseen by Dr Julia Muir who has over 25 years counselling experience as a Theotherapist. Theotherapy was pioneered by Dr Mark Rivera and is used internationally and is governed by Christian Counselling International (CCI). We have a large team of male and female counselors who are available in-person or via online appointments. All of our local counsellors are insured and under the professional supervision of CCI certified counselling supervisors. Where to find us? Journey Counselling is located at Journey Community Church 3 Orchard Close Newpark Industrial Estate Greystone Road Antrim BT41 2RZ T: 028 9446 2444 To schedule an appointment for theotherapy please send an email to one of the below addresses and a counselor will get back to you as soon as possible. Email: counselling@journeycommunity.co.uk and/or juliamuir@me.com and/or https://journeycommunity.co.uk/counselling-booking-form *We understand that everyone's financial circumstances are different. We always want you to get the help you need. If finances are a problem please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to assist you.
What to expect
- Faith-integrated therapeutic process
- Small group and individual reflection
- Clinically grounded experiential exercises
- Led by Dr. Julia Muir, Theotherapy Master Trainer, and team from England and Northern Ireland
- Senior Pastor John Ashe of Journey Church, Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Speaker
Julia Muir
Doctor of Theotherapy, Registered Nurse, Master Trainer
Dr. Julia Muir lives in the south of England and has been a Christian for 65 years, with 25 years in full-time ministry. A qualified Registered Nurse, she worked for twenty years in the NHS before leaving her post as a Macmillan nurse in a hospice in 1990 to devote herself full-time to Theotherapy as a therapist and trainer. Over the years she has traveled to Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Israel, the USA, and across Europe — teaching Theotherapy and engaging in international crisis intervention. She also served as chairperson of the Association of Christian Counsellors for approximately eight years. In 2002, Julia earned her doctorate in Theotherapy through Christian Counselling International. Since the late 1990s she has been increasingly centered in Ireland, and is currently connected to Journey Community Church in Antrim, Belfast — her church home and the hub from which she teaches Theotherapy.
Team Members
John Ashe
Senior Pastor, Journey Community Church — Antrim, Northern Ireland
John is the Senior Pastor of Journey Community Church and its church plants in Downpatrick and Bangor. He is married to Rachel, an elder in the church, and they have two amazing children, Ethan and Erin. A mad cat and a dog also share their home in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Pastor Ashe has travelled extensively throughout the world, ministering prophetically to many churches. He is trained in Theotherapy and currently teaches at Journey School of Ministry. John is very gifted by God and is a powerful addition to this conference team.
Elaine & Azman Kairuddin
Elders, Journey Community Church — Theotherapy Counsellors, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Elaine and Azman Kairuddin live in Antrim, Northern Ireland, where they are both elders at Journey Community Church and highly qualified Theotherapy counsellors. Elaine is a qualified speech therapist who now works full-time as a Theotherapy counsellor, overseeing Journey Counselling and ministering to people from all over the globe. Azman, her husband, is a successful architect running his own practice, as well as a powerful and prophetic evangelist and Theotherapy counsellor. Together they bring a unique depth of clinical skill, spiritual gifting, and international ministry experience to the conference team. They have two grown children, Joshua and Sasha — and one neurotic dog.
Three-day men's intensive
Oikodomeo Men of Freedom Conference
Building men who walk in freedom, purpose, and authentic masculinity
Oikodomeo — from the Greek word meaning "to build up" — is an intensive three-day experience designed specifically for men ready to break free from shame, addiction, and the lies that have kept them small. This is not a typical men's retreat. Through clinically informed group process, spiritual formation, and honest brotherhood, men leave with a new foundation — one built on truth, identity, and genuine freedom. What to Expect: This conference combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with deep spiritual work. Expect vulnerability, challenge, and transformation. Men come in carrying weight they've never spoken aloud — and leave lighter.
What to expect
- Evidence-based group therapeutic process
- Spiritual formation and identity work
- Brotherhood and authentic community
- Led by Christian Biscotti, PhD ABD, MDiv., MA., BA, PSAP, CPE Board Certified
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