Before we begin
Here are answers to what people often ask before reaching out. If yours isn't here, ask it in your first message.
Getting Started
How do I begin?
We start with a free 20-minute conversation, by Zoom or phone, whichever you prefer. It's a chance to see whether working together feels right. You can use the contact form or email me to arrange a time.
What if I’m unsure or nervous?
That's very common. Many people say they're not sure why they're here, and that is enough to begin with. You set the pace, and we can slow down or stop at any point.
What happens in a session?
We begin with what you bring and follow what is most alive. Sessions include attention to the body, and to the spiritual, energetic and ancestral dimensions when they're present for you. There's no fixed structure.
More on Working Together.
How might I feel after a session?
Sometimes clearer or lighter. Sometimes tired as things settle. Often the process keeps unfolding over the following days. There is no single way a session lands. It depends on what was present and what began to move.
The Work
What does this work touch?
People come with repeating patterns in relationship, the effects of earlier experience, grief, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. Others aren't sure how to name it, and that's fine. The work also includes family history, ancestral patterns, and the spiritual and energetic dimensions of healing. These are part of how I work, and we move toward them at the pace that's right for you.
Do I need to be spiritual or hold any beliefs?
No. There's no belief to adopt and no framework to accept. You can come for the body and the patterns. The spiritual, energetic and ancestral dimensions are part of my work, and we go there when they're present for you.
How often do we meet?
There isn't a fixed rhythm or number of sessions. Some people come for a specific situation. Others continue as deeper patterns unfold. You're never committed beyond what feels right.
Practical
Where do sessions take place?
All sessions are online. I'm based in Toronto and work with people across Canada and internationally, in different time zones.
Can I do this alongside therapy?
Yes. Many people come while working with a therapist or after years of therapy. This work sits alongside it and doesn't replace it. If you're in active trauma therapy or medical treatment, mention it in our first conversation so we can think about how the two fit together.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private and treated with care.
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This work isn't psychotherapy or medical treatment. It's an experiential process that supports awareness, integration, and your capacity to be present with yourself. If you're in crisis or need clinical care, please contact your doctor, a therapist, or a crisis line. In Canada, you can call or text 9-8-8. Elsewhere, use your local emergency number or crisis line.
To read more, see trauma-informed spiritual healing and Somatic Experiencing.