where ancient wisdom meets modern modalities
As clinical psychotherapist and registered spiritual care provider, university lecturer, and national presenter, Sinéad’s work is rooted in years of field research with Indigenous populations and first-hand experience with land-based practices.
Sinéad’s background in group facilitation, ethics consultation, crisis intervention, and spiritual care makes her uniquely qualified to support those looking to go beyond conventional therapy.
Sinéad draws from her work with marginalized and system-impacted communities to offer long-term accessible health care.
View Psychology Today Profile here.
Sinéad Sullivan-Paul
Masters Psychospiritual Care Buddhist Stream
Masters Candidate Theological Studies Multi-faith
Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto
CPRO Registered Psychotherapist
CASC Spiritual Care Provider
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.