Soul Counsel
I use the term 'Soul Counsel' for my counselling approach. If you are in a place in your journey where you are ready for a personal/spiritual shift, change or guidance through a challenging time, call to book an appointment today.
Assisting others towards wholeness, enlightenment and integration is my passion.
Bringing light into dark places is what I do best
Soul Counsel
'Soul Counsel' refers to the counselling modality I use. I made this word up myself, but would not be surprised if it existed long before me. To me, this way of working with someone respects the individual as unique and on a personal/spiritual journey. The term 'Soul Counselling', for me, developed over time due to my personal/spiritual experiences and studies. The butterfly, which is known to represent transformation, is also an ancient symbol for the soul or 'Psyche'.
Psychology, originally comes from two words: 'psyche' and 'ology'. 'Psyche' meaning soul and 'ology'; meaning 'the study of'. Originally, Psychology was about the study of the soul. It certainly was so in more spiritual ancient societies and traditions. Then, it's meaning and many other things were lost, forgotten and to some degree destroyed.
With my studies into human nature over time, I came to see that we left much richness behind from older spiritual and wisdom traditions in various ancient cultures. This was mostly because we developed more 'rational' ways of looking at things and many concepts to go along with them. We forgot the spirit and soul, as well as our breath, in our lives. We became stuck in our heads, conceptualizing vs. actively ‘working’ these paths as they were meant to be walked in our daily lives.
We also forgot the soul in Psychology and Psychiatry - something the Psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli is known to have said long before it was acceptable to say so (which it still isn't in many circles even today!!!) . Developing Psychosynthesis, and being a person who studied many ancient spiritual principles himself, Assagioli was one of the first to bring the soul back into our private work with individuals.
Carl Jung was another psychiatrist/psychologist who brought more of the ancient understanding of human nature and the psyche into European circles. He studied many older spiritual texts and integrated core principles into his work, making them easier to understand for the European/Western mind of his times.
The interesting thing is how we continue to be able to draw from the wisdom of our ancestors and these older paths to wholeness, healing, wisdom and personal/spiritual evolution and potential.
Psychosynthesis and Jungian approaches to psychotherapy are two of the modalities I work similarly to and have studied. Like Assagioli and many others after him, I believe that including the spiritual life of a person and their own unique journey through life is vital if we are to serve others and assist them along their journeys and transitions... changes... challenges etc. in life. The idea of 'synthesis'...'wholeness', 'unity' … 'integration' and so on appears over and over again in the work of those who have followed similar threads. Quite frankly, these threads developed long before Assagioli, Jung, and even Yoga.
I also draw from my own life experiences and personal/spiritual studies, training in Shamanism, Gestalt, Art, Eastern Philosophies, Jungian studies, Celtic Sacred Magic Studies, and various healing modalities. I bring in a lot of what I have learned from Kungfu, Chi Kung and Yoga as well, having walked the path myself since the early 90’s. All of these things work very well together and have assisted during my own challenges along the path of life.
Assisting others towards wholeness, enlightenment and integration is my passion. Bringing light into dark places is what I do best
Depressed, Anxious, lost in a pattern of negativity or despair?
Like the picture to the right, these states can lead us to feel like no matter how much light there is, we feel stuck in a dark place and can't see the way out. Getting assistance in times like these is vital
Relationship challenges?
Do you seem to have gotten caught up in what feels like a type of Narcissistic/Scapegoat dynamic?
Toxic or dysfunctional relationships?
Often, relationships are about balancing out unhealthy patterns, habits, unfinished business from the past or current situations which are overwhelming us and our relationships in some way.
Learn ways to shift your cycles of relationship challenges which often lead to circular unresolved negative patterns.
If you are aware of any specific patterns such as narcissistic/scapegoat patterns or any other dysfunctional dynamics, take the step to face these and shift them.
Desiring support for a major change or challenge?
Reach out for support, guidance and wisdom. Learn how to access all this from within yourself … be empowered to find your answers and connect with your own well of wisdom.
Seeking guidance along your Personal/Spiritual journey towards Synthesis, Wholeness, Individuation? Trauma?
Old wounds resurfacing or recycling patterns?
Unfinished business? Ready to really work on it? Ripples in the waters of your life?
Remember that many others have walked similar paths before us and have found ways to move forward... to heal... to LIVE. If you are ready for your next shift, book your appointment today and embark on the next steps of your personal/spiritual journey.
Having walked this path for nearly 40 years, I can relate to the many challenges we can and do encounter along our life journey. The tools I have learned and continue to use have been essential to my journey – assisting others along their own journey is deeply meaningful to me.
Take the next step to deepen your journey
Servicing the Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada - St. Catharines, Welland, Pelham, Fonthill, Port Colborne. In Person and Online sessions available.