Xin Shui is a reflective practice built on the Five Elements and the Four Pillars, two frameworks from the classical Chinese tradition. We use them as a structured way to describe your natural tendencies, so you have clearer language for how you work, rest and relate to others.

You share your date, time and place of birth before we meet. Your practitioner prepares your profile, then walks you through it in a private conversation, and you leave with a short set of practices to try. Several formats are available. Selected formats also include a written profile to keep, and we will help you choose the one that suits you when you enquire.

People at a point of transition or reassessment who want a clearer, more structured way to think about themselves. No prior knowledge of the tradition is needed.

Most people begin with one. Your profile does not change, so a single session gives you the full framework. Some choose to return later to work through a particular area in more depth.

No. Xin Shui is a reflective practice and nothing more. It is not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified professional. If you are unwell, please speak to a doctor.

Yes. Your birth information and everything discussed in a session are held in strict confidence and are never shared with any third party. Your profile is prepared for you alone.