You’re allowed to choose a new story.

Spiritual psychotherapy for the tender wounds that grief, anxiety, childhood experiences, and generational trauma leave behind.

Healing childhood wounds & generational trauma through psychotherapy.

A lot of the things we struggle with now have roots that go much deeper. Childhood wounds. Family patterns. Messages we picked up and didn’t know we were carrying. Over time, those old stories start showing up in our relationships, our bodies, and the way we see ourselves. Through compassionate psychotherapy, I’ll help you to explore where these patterns came from, how they’ve shaped you, and how you can start responding differently.

Individual Psychotherapy

In individual sessions, we take the time to slow down and notice what’s really going on underneath the surface. We listen to your body, your inner child, and your own intuition. We’ll explore where your reactions or beliefs come from, and whether they still belong in your life. Sometimes that means working with images or sensations in the body. Sometimes it means sitting with the emotions you’ve avoided for a long time. My role is to guide you, ask questions that open new doors, and help you connect more fully to yourself.

Online Workshops

There’s something powerful about healing in community – especially when it comes to childhood and generational trauma. In my upcoming workshops, I’ll guide small groups through a gentle exploration of shared themes: family patterns, inner child work, emotional regulation, grief, and reconnecting to one’s deeper self. Curious about upcoming workshops? Please get in touch, and I will send you more information.

What often brings people to my therapy practice

Every story is unique, yet shared threads often bring people through my virtual door. Here are some of the areas I tend to help my clients work through most often:

  • Anger management
  • Low self-esteem
  • Anxiety
  • Parental neglect
  • Body image issues
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Emotional management
  • Spiritual awakening & ascension
  • Generational trauma
  • Stress management
  • Grief
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Inner child healing
  • Surgery recovery
  • Life transitions

Psychotherapy frameworks I often work in

No single therapy modality fits every story. Below are six methods I reach for most.

Trauma-informed Therapy

We start by creating a sense of safety – using grounding, breath, and a steady pace. This helps your nervous system feel stable enough to process harder memories without shutting down. You set the speed, always.

Attachment-based Therapy

The ways you connected (or didn’t) as a child still shape how you relate now. We gently explore those early patterns and practice new ways of asking, receiving, and staying connected.

Spiritual Psychotherapy

If spirituality feels meaningful to you, we make space for it. That could mean exploring intuition, ritual, ancestral connection, or just a sense of something bigger. It’s always client-led, never pushed.

Inner Child Work

We bring younger parts of you into the room, the ones who didn’t feel safe, seen, or accepted. By getting to know them, we start to make different choices that include their needs, not ignore them.

Family Systems Therapy

We look at your family like a map: roles, loyalties, unspoken rules, and generational patterns. This helps you see what’s been passed down, and decide what still fits, and what you’re ready to let go of.

Somatic Therapy

Your body holds memories that words don’t always reach. We pay attention to tension, temperature, movement, and sensation – because following what’s happening in the body can gently unearth things your mind has had to protect.

What you might be wondering

Don’t see the answer to your question below? Feel free to reach out to me directly, and I’ll be happy to assist you.

How do I book a free introductory call?
Just reach out for a free 15-minute chat. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, answer any questions, and see if we click. It’s a short conversation, not a full therapy session. Fill out the contact form or email me at sandra@sandragautreautherapy.ca and we’ll set it up.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Insurance plans vary, please check your benefits to see if they ask for a doctor’s note. If they don’t (or you’re paying out of pocket), you can email me directly at sandra@sandragautreautherapy.ca and we’ll get started.
Is psychotherapy covered by OHIP?
Not yet. But many employee and private benefit plans do cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist. If your plan includes that, you can submit my receipts for reimbursement. My registration number is CRPO #12737.
What’s expected of me as a client?
Show up on time, share as honestly as you can, and try any between-session practices we agree on – breathing, journaling, mindfulness, boundary scripts. Next visit, we’ll chat about what helped and what didn’t. And if you can’t make an appointment, let me know as soon as you can.
What happens in the first session?

The first hour is a gentle “getting-to-know-you” intake: why you’re seeking therapy, health history, family background, and what you’d like to change. It helps settle first-session nerves and sets goals we’ll revisit together.

For a smooth online session: find a quiet, well-lit spot, have tissues and water nearby, silence your phone, and log in a few minutes early to test your camera and sound. Give yourself a little buffer time afterward to reflect.

Where can I read your privacy policy?

You can view it anytime via my privacy policy page. It explains how your information is stored, used, and protected.

Are sessions in person or online?
All sessions are online through a secure video platform. That means you can join from a comfy chair, spare room, or parked car – anywhere in Ontario that feels private and convenient for you.
What are your rates?
Sessions are $150 for a full hour. I offer a few reduced-fee spaces – ask, and we can explore options together. Payment is easy by e-transfer, Visa, or Mastercard, and you’ll get a receipt right away.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Life happens! I ask that 24 hours’ notice is provided if you need to cancel. Late cancellations, no-shows, or arriving very late mean you’re responsible for the session fee.
Will our sessions stay confidential?

Yes – confidentiality is the backbone of therapy. I do share notes with my clinical supervisor for best practice, but everything stays private unless:

  • You’re at imminent risk of harming yourself or someone else,
  • A child or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected, or
  • A court orders your records.

Outside those legal exceptions, what we discuss stays between us.

Do you only offer spiritual psychotherapy?
Spiritual integration is available if it resonates with you, but I also draw on evidence-based approaches like somatic inquiry, breathwork, mindfulness, and attachment-based theory.

Healing starts with curiosity.

If you’re ready to begin or continue your healing process, I’d be honoured to support you.