According to Pema Chodron, American Buddhist nun and teacher, “Warriors-in-training need someone to guide them - a master warrior, a teacher, a spiritual friend, someone who knows the territory well and can help them find their way.”

Areas of Expertise
• Change
• Authenticity
• Relationship
• Spirituality
• Healing
• Coming Out

As a holistic practitioner, I offer:
• Compassionate and safe space
• Acceptance of where you are on your life journey
• Deep listening and presence
• Humour
• Mentoring, coaching, counselling, and guidance – a “walking with”
• Variety of different resources
• Co-active, values-based, psycho-spiritual and heart-centred perspective
• The awareness and understanding that change is a series of baby steps
• Individualized program with you in mind
• Encouragement, support, belief in you and challenge you to move in the direction of your dreams
• Homework and accountability

Benefits:
• Deeper awareness, understanding and knowledge of self
• A deeper knowing of an ongoing connection to something larger than yourself
• A better ability to make clear choices aligned with who you are
• Groundedness and stability
• An enhanced ability to handle whatever happens in your life
• More control and ownership of your life and experience
• A clearer understanding of your key values and how to use them in making decisions
• Greater freedom and joy; greater meaning and purpose to your life
• Spiritual and emotional healing
• Deeper and more fulfilling relationships with self, other and community
• Simple tools you can use on a regular basis to deepen and maintain awareness, authenticity and peace of mind
• A confident ability to align what you say with what you do
• Connection to your innate wisdom
• Integrated personal and work life

I bring over 20 years’ of life and work experience and have been growing and sharing my passion about authentic and conscious living since my own awakening in 1998. 

I am a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute (California) with a background in energy/body work.  I am a graduate of The New Seminary an interfaith seminary in New York City.  As an ordained interfaith minister, I am not aligned with any religion, tradition or philosophy and am respectful of all.

I am available in person, by phone and Skype – Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and evenings by appointment.  Contact me at 416-519-7754.

The Buzz

“Barb has been a true inspiration in my life. I first went to Barb seeking truth, meaning, and spiritual guidance. She gave me unconditional acceptance, and provided me with tools to create and implement a daily spiritual practice...one that I could claim as my own.  This daily practice has been a grounding source for me and has helped me discover an inner strength I didn’t know existed. While remaining compassionate and sensitive, Barb challenges, encourages, and supports me to dig to the depths of my soul for answers. She listens openly and provides silence when silence is needed.  With Barb’s help and from her own example, I have learned what it really means to live an Authentic Life, and I have found the courage to be my True Self.  Thank you, Barb, for bringing Light to my life!!”...Kathryn T., Guelph, ON

“Barbara is like a mirror for me to express myself.  She reflects back often in the form of a contemplative question or a simple, direct comment which gives me pause to think.  I appreciate her sense of humour and her compassion.  Barbara encouraged me to honour my values and truth and I appreciate her use of metaphors which I find are like exclamation points that uncover my ‘aha’ moments!”...K. Green, Regina, SK

FAQ

Why would I book a session?
There are changes you want to make in your life.  You want to live more authentically, more consciously, to be more fearless, to be more peaceful, to have better relationships and to make a difference.  You want to work with someone who truly “sees” you and accepts you.  You want to be in a safe and compassionate space (no judgement, blame or shame) where you will be encouraged, supported, believed in and challenged to truly know the Light and Dark of you and to radically accept all of who you are.  You truly and sincerely want to change your life.

How long is a session?
Sessions are one hour in length

Are you covered by OHIP or EAP programs?
No

How long is the process?
Each person is unique, so the length will vary

What method of payment do you accept?
Cash, cheque, email transfer