Spirituality

I have an Honors Degree in Theology and am a person of faith. I say faith rather than religion because religion can often cause problems whereas faith will rarely be problematic.

When we recognise that we are not just this body and we connect with something bigger than ourselves, doubts arise. It is in those moments when we need a guide to connect us with specific aspects that help us not to get lost in this journey. As a music therapist I specialise in transpersonal archetypal music therapy, a deeply spiritual approach and I work with the Body Nature method, in which we work with the 7 main chakras. I also work as an animal communicator and end of life doula.

Many clients seek me out in my local area because I am secular, and they feel comfortable discussing their doubts and struggles to create meaning in their lives without any fear of judgment. It's common for people to question longheld beliefs upon becoming parents, and it can be stressful navigating relationships with religious family members once you've left your faith. Together we'll identify some healthy boundaries and practice ways to communicate them to the people in your life.

To practice presence throughout all life and with ourselves and fellow humans is our great task here. To fully embody one's being and to hold great compassion for all human suffering. May be we all strive towards kindness.

I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience. As an ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual minister, my experience and training have prepared me to assist you in developing your spiritual self in a way that strengthens and supports your life.

Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life.

I specialize in guiding you on your spiritual journey by integrating ancestral wisdom, earth-based practices, and indigenous cosmologies to cultivate deep connection and self-awareness. By supporting you in reconnecting with your roots and lineage, you can embrace a more authentic, balanced, and transformative sense of self.

Dr. Inez is informed by Jungian archetypology, ritual, ceremony, Taoist, mindfulness, and pagan approaches when working with psychedelics for consciousness expansion.

Leaving a faith tradition or group is not a linear process. Although they have some commonalities, high control religions vary in the rules people are required to follow and the consequences for leaving, whether they are interpersonal, financial, logistical or emotional. Some of my clients have been in their former religion for their whole lives, having been born into them, and others joined as adults. I work with clients who have left a wide variety of groups, under a variety of circumstances.

I have lived experience related to healing from religious trauma and the impact of purity culture, the grief of faith deconstruction, and the relational dynamics that go along with a significant faith transition. Additionally, I have sought out additional training to support my work with folks who are interested in navigating religious trauma, faith deconstruction, or simply wanting more depth in their spiritual life.

Many clients report feeling more connected to themselves when they feel more connected to their spirituality. I enjoy working with people who find their spirituality is important to them. I explore these beliefs with clients, and include them in their treatment, when clients feel it useful. My background is especially suited for people who subscribe to eastern spiritual beliefs, but I can also work with those aligned with western beliefs.

I often work at the intersection of trauma, spirituality and chronic pain. How we make meaning of our suffering and what it means to be a human at this time in our evolution are huge questions we humans grapple with. I believe and have seen how incorporating your own spirituality into healing can be profound (this can also be, I believe in nothing - that this is just it.) Other-times, folks have trauma around spirituality and/or their religion. Together we can slowly unpack this.

During our time together, we will explore beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing. I often speak about spirituality in terms of the Universe and our connection to ourselves and the connection to something larger than ourselves. I will support you in exploring what your unique sense of spirituality means to you.

I enjoy the holistic nature of working with a person's spiritual beliefs in a therapeutic setting. I am open to exploring and support using non-traditional views and tools to develop deeper meaning and insights in the context of therapy. I understand the history and impact of experiencing religious traumas on how a person views themselves, the world around them, and their belief systems.

I’m a great therapist for those navigating spirituality issues because I’ve personally deconstructed from high-control religion. I understand the pain, confusion, and complexity of untangling identity, relationships, and beliefs. This journey taught me to reclaim autonomy, trust myself, and find meaning on my own terms. I bring deep empathy and insight to help you process your experiences, rebuild authentically, and find joy in a life aligned with your values. You don’t have to do it alone.

“Why am I here?” “What does it all mean?” These are the big questions, the grist & grit of this wild ride we’re all taking, hurtling on a giant rock through the vast expanse of endless space. Spirituality provides us with a framework through which to explore the “why” of our fleeting existence. By holding an open & non-judgmental space for the exploration of connection to a higher power — be it religion, nature, intellectualism — I support clients to discover their own unique & sacred meaning

Discovering your soul essence or experiencing a spiritual awakening can be a deeply profound, but also scary and terrifying experience. Finding a deeper spiritual connection can cultivate a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in your life, and I offer you a safe and compassionate space to do this. As a Buddhist-based therapist, it is common for clients I work with to process past lives, ancient knowledge, ancestral lineage, intuitive knowings, spirit guides and more.

How you connect to yourself, love, nature, or an eternal being is often not discussed in therapy when in reality spirituality/religion can be just the thing we need to heal and cope from life experiences.