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Moving Narratives
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MNT&CW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ingleside, ON K0C
Problems have a way, often many ways, of intruding and trodding through our lives, in ways that undermine our wishes, our hopes and the relationships with people we hold dear. They can leave us believing we are powerless and the situation is hopeless. Problems can use language that make them seem all powerful, sometimes the words themselves can make them appear ‘almost permanent’ (depression, anxiety, trauma, and so on). They can cling to us.. Come consider the other vibrant and sustaining stories that are seeking you out... Come stand in a space where we actively pursue anti-colonial ways of talking/working.
Problems have a way, often many ways, of intruding and trodding through our lives, in ways that undermine our wishes, our hopes and the relationships with people we hold dear. They can leave us believing we are powerless and the situation is hopeless. Problems can use language that make them seem all powerful, sometimes the words themselves can make them appear ‘almost permanent’ (depression, anxiety, trauma, and so on). They can cling to us.. Come consider the other vibrant and sustaining stories that are seeking you out... Come stand in a space where we actively pursue anti-colonial ways of talking/working.
(343) 340-5565 View (343) 340-5565

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Verified Verified
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Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW
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Amélie Desbiens
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
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Sara Khalaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
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Chantal Riel
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RYT
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Coriander Stevens
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
I did my MA in Counselling and Spirituality and since then have taken trainings on trauma, Brainspotting, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and suicide intervention.
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I did my MA in Counselling and Spirituality and since then have taken trainings on trauma, Brainspotting, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and suicide intervention.
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Stephanie Kale
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, PhDcand
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Waitlist for new clients
Hi and welcome! As your therapist, I hope that together we can explore how to find your own unique path back to wellness, joy, & fulfillment. I have clinical training in somatic approaches to complex trauma & PTSD, which is also the area of my current PhD research. I have supported people on their healing journey who have experienced acute trauma; childhood abuse/attachment injuries; sexual assault; anxiety & depression; addiction; relational issues; & spirituality & self-growth. My goal is to provide you with a non-judgmental & supportive space to help ease stress, heal from past wounds & find greater meaning in life.
Hi and welcome! As your therapist, I hope that together we can explore how to find your own unique path back to wellness, joy, & fulfillment. I have clinical training in somatic approaches to complex trauma & PTSD, which is also the area of my current PhD research. I have supported people on their healing journey who have experienced acute trauma; childhood abuse/attachment injuries; sexual assault; anxiety & depression; addiction; relational issues; & spirituality & self-growth. My goal is to provide you with a non-judgmental & supportive space to help ease stress, heal from past wounds & find greater meaning in life.
(343) 305-1160 View (343) 305-1160
Spirituality Counsellors

What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?

Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?

There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?

Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?

​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.