My path to 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 companioning begins with curiosity and humility, creating a space of not-knowing, where you can explore yourself and your life 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 The Kent Testimonial Prize for best Master of Theological Studies Thesis. Those two years of full-time study were a profound period of formation. Practically, I trained in 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.

A companioning session is a safe, reflective space to explore your life, and work out its kinks. It is a practice of deep listening and gentle accompaniment rather than advice-giving, those those gentle questions and nudges in our sessions often lead to the clearest path forward. 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 discern your path forward. While this practice is reflective in nature, my goal with each session is that we leave with a tangible action step that brings our session out into the real world.

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. Sometimes this leads to inner clarity alone, and sometimes to simple, heart-led actions that can support you in daily life.

Therapy often focuses on the past, mental health, and healing. Coaching usually emphasizes the present and future through clear goals and action steps. Companioning Sessions touch past, present, and future too, but in a different way. They offer a reflective, collaborative space where you can explore your inner and outer life, feel deeply heard, and clarify what genuinely matters, so that any goals you set grow from that place of truth and balance. I first began working 1:1 through transformational coaching. Over time, I noticed that while goals and action plans were valuable, most people who came to me were also carrying bigger questions: about meaning, desire, identity, money, faith, and how to live as a whole person without splitting off parts of themselves. This led me to reshape my work into companioning, blending the structure and follow‑through of coaching with deep listening, reflection, and an agenda of integration rather than pure "advancement". In our sessions, we might name concrete steps and practices, but they are always in service of your overall balance, well‑being, and authenticity, not just ticking boxes or forcing outcomes. Companioning does not replace therapy, and it doesn’t try to. It can, however, sit alongside therapy, coaching, or other supports as a grounded space to connect the dots: between your intentions and your actions, your values and your calendar, your inner shifts and the way you move through the world.

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 life. This could be questions about faith, life transitions, inner restlessness, a longing for clarity or presence, or material hardships you are facing. Please note: Aspects of trauma may naturally arise, and I will hold compassionate space for them. However, processing trauma is not the intention of these sessions, that is the specialized work of a trained therapist, and I can provide referrals if needed. 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. As we reflect together, it often becomes clear that even in the mundane details, there is a deeper reflection of your needs and desires. Whatever arises (whether practical or mystical) your whole life is welcome in this space.

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