Choose Courage Over Comfort
"Our bodies are the unwavering historians of our lives. They harbor every fear, every memory, every joy we've ever encountered. In the silent depths of our being, every trauma leaves its mark, etching its narrative into our very flesh. While our minds may falter, our bodies remain steadfast, faithfully remembering the stories our brains have long forgotten." - Gabor Mate
My Counselling
As a licensed professional counsellor, I specialize in addressing the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of mental health. I work with individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being, understand personal stressors, and identify areas of functioning.
Whether you’re uncertain about what’s wrong or simply need a nonjudgmental, objective listener, I am here to support you.
Somatic Therapy
I am particularly passionate about somatic therapy, a holistic, body-based approach that integrates mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In somatic therapy, we explore how your beliefs, emotions, and bodily sensations are interconnected. Through mindful awareness and embodied interventions, we can break free from unhelpful patterns and create lasting positive change.
While we cannot change the past, we can shift how the body holds it, allowing for healing and transformation.
I am currently completing advanced training in relational somatic work, and I am excited to integrate these skills into my practice.
Qualifications & Approach
Professional Counselling Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College
Trauma-Informed
CBT-Informed (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DBT-Informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Narrative Therapy-Informed
Connect with Me
If you’re interested in exploring how we might work together, please book a 15-minute discovery call to determine if we’re a good fit.
My Coaching:
Certified Life Skills Coach
As a certified life skills coach, I’ve experienced firsthand the profound growth and successful transitions that coaching can bring. I believe everyone can benefit from coaching, especially during times of change.
Coaching is a collaborative process where we work together to enhance self-awareness, clarify goals, and unlock your potential for greater fulfillment. It provides a safe space to express emotions, overcome internal blocks, and gain clarity on your desires.
Through active listening, empathy, and powerful questions, coaching helps you think differently and take intentional steps forward. My goal is to support you with compassion, dignity, and respect, while empowering you to be more self-directed.
If this resonates with you, book a discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.
Benefits Of Counselling
-improved sense of self
-improved self confidence and trust in self
-increased awareness of one’s own patterns, defaults, and ways of being in the world and moving through the world.
-increased ability to regulate one’s own emotions
-increased acceptance of self
-feeling of greater empowerment to be the person you want to be
-increased patience and understanding of the healing process. That it is a journey, and it takes time.
- increased commitment to growth and change
Benefits of Coaching:
-accountability
-improved relationships
-improved communication
-builds confidence
-builds personal awareness
-personal development
-goal-setting
-increased clarity
-increased productivity
15-minute free discovery call
$120/60 minute counselling or coaching session
$150/ 90-minute session counselling or coaching session
Services
Sessions are held online, (via a secure video link), or in person at 415 Kootenay Street, Suite #110 if you live in the Nelson, BC area.
Sliding scale and low income pricing is available. Please contact me directly at mona@inwardpassagecounselling.com for more details.
Book a free discovery call
About Me
Hi, I’m Mona, a Professional Counsellor. My healing journey began 25 years ago and has evolved through personal empowerment courses, plant medicine, and somatic therapy.
Inspired by the profound impact counselling had on my own life, I transitioned from a career in the physical wellness industry to earn my Professional Counselling Diploma at age 52.
My mission is to help others understand that it’s never too late to begin your healing journey. It’s always the right time to start. When we choose to heal, we not only improve our own lives but also positively affect those around us.
My goal is to offer a warm, safe space where you feel welcomed, accepted, and supported.
If this resonates with you, please book a discovery call to see if we’re a good fit. I look forward to connecting!
Online Sessions and in-person sessions:
I offer virtual, individual sessions we well as in-person sessions.
Things you need for online sessions:
-A good Wi-Fi connection
-A phone or laptop
-A private space, (you can attend private sessions from your home, a park, your office, or any other space you feel free to express yourself).
Counselling Areas of Focus:
-trauma processing
-anxiety
-grief and loss
-overwhelm
-loneliness
-end of life
Coaching Areas of Focus:
-life transitions
-communication skills
-retirement
-assertiveness
-menopause
-job loss
-divorce
Contact me
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
