MY APPROACH
My approach is inside-out and weaves foundational principles of biodynamic craniosacral therapy with body-based therapies such as: Pre & Peri Natal Psychology; Attachment Therapy; Integrated Body Psychotherapy; Somatic Relational Therapy; and threads of Family Constellation Work.
My container is also informed and strengthened by explorations and training in Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, Kundalini Yoga, Shamanic Studies, Birth Doula, Compassionate (Non-violent) Communication, Ayurveda and Celtic/Pagan traditions. I previously practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist for many years, where my post-graduate studies focused on the subtle physical systems.
Without question, one of the greatest measures of my capacity comes through my commitment to my ongoing personal evolution ~ to bring curiosity & awareness and offer re-patterning to my sub-conscious material ~ on subtler and subtler levels.
I love this work and I live this work.
I will meet you fully, with presence and love, in whatever arises as we journey together.
"I have been in the healing world, as a therapist and seeker, for 30 years. Having worked with incredibly gifted people, I am very discerning who I engage with on my own healing journey. Five years ago I met Deirdre and it was an instant YES to working with her. Deirdre possesses clear intuition, gentle compassion, a skillful approach and a deep capacity to meet me where I am. Deirdre is a gift to our community and has been an incredible blessing in my life."
~ D.L., Nelson BC
ABOUT MY JOURNEY
I have been a seeker my whole life and have always been intrigued by the intricacies and interconnectedness of life, nature, health and the body-mind-soul relationship.
In 2005, the trajectory of my life changed dramatically when I began working with an exceptionally gifted pre/perinatal somatic therapist, and was supported to meet and explore imprints held in my body and lineage. Coincidentally, I also discovered biodynamic craniosacral therapy and started to deepen my experience and understanding of the body's innate capacity to regulate and heal. And so began my inside-out journey.
I started to connect to the felt sense of my spirit, my animation, my soul ~ and I committed myself to my transformational healing journey. At the end of 2005, that commitment was deepened through the conception of my son and my corresponding intention to create a more conscious journey into and throughout parenthood.
Since that pivotal time, I have immersed myself into experiential-based training & exploration, and I have been blessed to work with several incredible mentors.
I carry eternal gratitude for the knowledge and wisdom that has been shared with me through these teachers, and all the teachers & guides before them.
I am devoted in my life's journey to facilitate people to open and expand to wholeness in themselves, so we may bring that reconciliation and healing out into the collective.
My life and practice continue to evolve as I do.
The training is ongoing...