where ancient wisdom meets modern modalities
Sinéad Sullivan-Paul RP (Q) MPS
specializes in non-ordinary state of consciousness using somatic and land-based healing frameworks for lasting integration.
Sinéad’s experience in group facilitation, ethical consultation, crisis intervention, and spiritual care training makes her uniquely qualified to support those looking to go beyond conventional therapy.
Sinéad draws from her work with marginalized and system-impacted communities as author, national presenter, university lecturer, and education developer to support those looking for safe and effective use of spirituality and medicine.
Research
Circle Member CASC Sacred/Entheogenic Medicines Circle & Psychedelics Therapies Circle
Masters Thesis on initiation and rites of passage via sacred medicines and other vehicles for accessing non-ordinary consciousness safely and with integration communities
Justice and cultural competency for practitioners working with non-ordinary states of consciousness MAPS Podcast
Abolitionist and anti-oppressive tools informed by Indigenous Mindfulness & Neurodecolonization
Trained in Brown University’s Dr. Britton’s scaffolding tool to assess risk, tolerance, and efficacy of contemplative practices and non-ordinary states of consciousness
Lecturer at University of Toronto on effective screening, right relationship with plants, lineage, ongoing consent, and embodied integration.
Comprehensive Non-Pathologizing Assessment
Spiritual, Existential, Religious, and Theological concerns
Somatic Processing to create ease and peace in body
Breathing and meditation techniques in harm-reduction
Human development stages and spiritual initiation
Left/right brain communication
Interoceptive skills building and regulation techniques
Recovery from adverse experiences and spiritual harm
Integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Narrative Therapy + Indigenous Storywork
Steps and community for codependency + addiction
Referrals to manual practitioners for efficient recovery
What a Session Looks Like
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Research shows contemplative practices can reduce anxiety, but can also sometimes exasperate fear and isolation. Scaffolding which methods are appropriate for you helps discern which culturally-specific medicines will lead you to peace of mind, ease of communication, and improved relationship health.
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Together we look at relationships, parts of self, storywork, and values as ways to meet your needs and goals with clarity. Somatic and spiritual practices, backed by neurological research, tap into regulation and reward systems to overcome challenges with sustained progress.
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Using trauma-informed modalities, my approach explores what is possible when you are guided by your own internal compass. By learning to discern between internal triggers and external conditioning you can overcome patterns and be free to live life by your own design.