Thank you for being here.
I'm Ariel, and it's lovely to meet you.
My work integrates hypnotherapy, somatic regulation, counselling, Holy Fire Reiki energy work, and IFS-informed parts work, all oriented toward the underlying patterns that shape our lives. The intention is to support steady, sustainable change over time.
My Mission
The heart of this work is a journey back to your own innate calm and agency, guided through the nervous system and the subconscious mind. As the body settles, energy comes into balance, and deeper signals are heard, clarity begins to replace old survival responses. What follows is steadier choices, less reactivity, and meaningful forward movement.
My Story
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to one question: how do we come back to ourselves?
Before becoming a practitioner, I worked as a storyteller, on stage, in TV and film, and internationally in fashion. I was drawn to the aliveness of collaborative work that invited presence, embodiment, and connection. For many years, performing felt like home.
Then, after nearly fifteen years, I hit a wall: debilitating performance anxiety. I knew my material inside and out, yet every time I moved toward the lights, my body froze.
A friend suggested hypnosis, something that had helped a friend of a friend, as these things often go. Deeply skeptical but increasingly desperate, I gave it a try. The shift was quiet, but profound. Working beneath the conscious mind helped uncover the root of the anxiety. For the first time, I felt clear onstage, and, more surprisingly, clearer in my life.
That experience became a turning point. What began as relief grew into curiosity, and eventually into a calling. I trained in hypnotherapy and studied counselling, somatic approaches, and parts-based work, and I continue learning from teachers who deepen and challenge my practice. Today, I'm committed to trauma-informed, nervous-system-led work that meets people where they are and supports a gentle return to clarity, presence, and a deeper sense of self.
My Roots: Belonging, Resilience, and Healing
We all come from somewhere, and each of us carries a history, whether known, felt, or still unfolding. Learning about my own lineage (Métis & Settler) has shaped how I practice, grounding my work in relationship to self, to others, and to the land.
At the same time, I believe healing isn't limited by where we come from. We can all draw on the strength, care, wisdom, and resilience of those who came before us, and integrate these qualities as we learn and grow. Nervous system healing is both personal and collective, and supporting a sense of belonging, connection, and possibility for everyone is at the heart of my work.
How I Work
Nervous-system regulation. Practical somatic tools you can use anytime to downshift and come back online.
Hypnotherapy and recordings, if desired. Working with the subconscious to help create new defaults, calmer evenings, steadier decisions, healthier habits.
Holy Fire Reiki energy support, if desired. Gentle energy balancing that supports nervous-system regulation, the release of stuck patterns, and deeper integration between mind and body.
Parts-work (IFS-informed). Dialogue with the protective parts of you, so you can lead from a wise, compassionate center.
Strategy that sticks. Short daily practices, audio tools, and real-world planning, so that change shows up in your calendar and your life, not just in the session.
Trauma-informed, culturally attuned care. Safety, consent, and deep respect for your story and your identity.
Who I Work With
People rebuilding after relationship, family, or major life shifts
Creatives and performers who need steady presence under pressure
Folks navigating compulsive patterns, alcohol, dieting, overworking, who want sustainable change, not a willpower war
People who want practical, nervous-system-first tools to feel calmer, clearer, and more capable
Credentials and Offerings
Orca Institute, Registered Therapeutic Counselling (RTC)
Embody Lab, Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification
The Grace Method®, 250+ hour certification (Grace Smith, CHt)
Accredited by the International Association of Counsellors & Therapists
Holy Fire Reiki, Certified Practitioner
Creator of Intentional Actor, a hypnotherapy-based mindset program and app for performers
Ongoing studies with Embody Lab and Compassionate Inquiry through Gabor Maté, along with Melissa Tiers, Alan Cohen, and other mentors in trauma-informed and somatic modalities
A Note on Safety and Roots
Healing isn't linear. It's not about fixing quickly or erasing the hard parts. It's about learning how to move with them. I bring a warm, steady presence and a practical toolkit. We'll work at a pace that honours your nervous system, your culture, and your life.
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f you're ready to feel calmer, gain clarity about what you want, and build habits that truly fit you, I'd love to work with you. You're welcome to book a consultation here.
Meet Ariel
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My Training
My interests have led me to a variety of teachers, schools, and modalities. Here are a few of many:
The Grace Method School of Hypnotherapy, Grace Smith
Foundation for Holistic Life Coaching, Alan Cohen
Certified Life Coach through the Holistic Foundation of Coaching of American
Center for Integrative Hypnosis, Advanced Hypnosis techniques that utilize the most current research in neuroscience and mind/body medicine.
Compassionate Inquiry, Dr. Gabor Mate
Reiki Level 1
Certified NLP practitioner
