Spiritual Companionship

My path to spiritual companionship has been the result of a long period of discernment, reflecting on my formation and what I feel called to offer the world. I am not a spiritual “elder,” and I believe that is part of my gift. Good spiritual direction begins with curiosity and humility, creating a space of not-knowing, where you can explore yourself, your life, and the movement of Spirit without pressure or pretense.

My formation runs deep and wide. I began meditating at the age of 12, trained in Zen Buddhism, and spent time as the personal assistant to a Swami, traveling and learning in Hindu contexts. I lived for four years in a remote mountain village in Panama, where my daily life was steeped in nature, reflection, and simplicity. My journey has held many highs and lows, all of which inform the way I hold space for others.

Academically, I hold a Master of Theological Studies from the University of Toronto, where I studied human flourishing and spiritual transformation outside of moralism; my thesis on this subject won the Best Thesis Award. Those two years of full-time study were a profound period of formation, deepening my understanding of Christian theology and the contemplative life.

Practically, I trained in faith-based transformational coaching, learning the art of meeting 1:1 with people from a place of surrender and presence, listening deeply, asking high-impact questions, and reflecting words back to illuminate new awareness. These tools have become a cornerstone of my spiritual direction practice, allowing me to guide without controlling and to hold a truly sacred, reflective space.

While I have not taken a formal spiritual direction certification, I have evaluated my formation against these programs and know that my experience exceeds their scope. I also follow the ethical guidelines of both Spiritual Directors International (SDI) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ensuring that my work is held to the highest standards of confidentiality, presence, and integrity.

Spiritual companionship is a safe, reflective space to explore your inner life, listen for the movement of Spirit, and deepen your connection to what is lasting and real. It is a practice of deep listening and gentle accompaniment rather than advice-giving.

The roots of spiritual companionship reach deep into the Christian tradition. For centuries, people have sought out spiritual companions to help them notice God’s presence in their lives, most famously in the Ignatian tradition, where practices like the Examen invited seekers to discern the movement of Spirit in daily life. Today, spiritual direction has grown into a practice of spiritual companionship that is inclusive and spacious, offering a place to simply “be with” what is unfolding in your heart and soul.

In this space, your questions, longings, and inner stirrings are met with care and presence, allowing you to slow down, notice what is real, and walk more gently and intentionally with life.

No. While my theological work is rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, I welcome all seekers, including those with complex or mixed spiritual backgrounds. This is a space for curiosity, reflection, and honest conversation, free from dogma or pressure.

I myself grew up athiest, was formed by Buddhism, and opened to the idea of theism through a Hindu sect, before coming to Christianity. My theology carries that formation with it, and will always be more nuanced than a single tradition.

I welcome all of you.

Each session is unique, shaped by whatever is stirring in your heart or life. We begin with a brief pause (often in silence or with a grounding practice) to create space for reflection. From there, you are invited to bring forward whatever feels alive for you: a question, a challenge, a longing, or simply the need to slow down and be heard.

Together, we explore what arises with openness and curiosity, noticing new insights and heart-centered awareness. Depending on your beliefs and comfort, we may listen for the gentle guidance of Spirit or attune to your own deep intuition. Sometimes this leads to inner clarity alone, and sometimes to simple, heart-led actions that can support you in daily life.

Therapy focuses on the past, mental health, and healing. Coaching emphasizes the present and future through goals and action. Spiritual companionship touches the past, present, and future, but in a different way. It offers a reflective, non-directive space for your soul, where you can explore your inner life, feel heard, and reconnect with what is lasting and real.

I first began working 1:1 through transformational coaching, in a faith-based program that invited the Spirit into our sessions. Over time, I noticed a pattern: while goals and action steps had their place, most people who came to me were burning to explore their spiritual lives, their questions, their longings, and their connection to God or the sacred.

This realization led me to shift into spiritual companionship, weaving together the deep listening and non-directive skills I learned in coaching with the contemplative heart of my theological training. Today, sessions are less about pushing toward goals and more about creating sacred space to notice, reflect, and open to the quiet movements of Spirit.

Spiritual companionship does not replace therapy, but it can complement it beautifully by offering a nourishing space to explore the spiritual dimensions of your life, where you are never alone on your path.

Many people meet monthly, while others come more or less often depending on their needs. Spiritual companionship is a rhythm, not a program, you can begin with one session and see what feels right for you.

Anything that touches your spiritual life. This could be questions about faith, life transitions, inner restlessness, a longing for clarity or presence, or simply the desire to deepen your relationship with the Divine and your own heart.

Often, sessions begin with something very ordinary and personal, like a challenge at work, tension in a relationship, or the feeling of being “off” in daily life. For spiritually minded people, these experiences are never separate from the sacred. As we reflect together, it often becomes clear that even in the mundane details, the movement of Spirit is present, offering insight, invitation, or transformation.

Whatever arises (whether practical or deeply mystical) your whole life is welcome in this space.

Yes. Everything you share is held in sacred confidence, with the only exceptions being cases where someone is in danger or as required by law.