New Age Spiritually Integrated Therapy Calgary
At Curio Counselling in Calgary, we offer New Age Spiritually Integrated Therapy as a unique way to bridge the gap between clinical psychological expertise and your personal spiritual journey. By honoring the “whole person”—mind, body, and spirit—this approach provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world through both traditional therapeutic techniques and your spiritual tools.
What is New Age Spiritually Integrated Therapy?
Spiritually Integrated Therapy is a holistic approach that acknowledges spirituality as a vital resource for healing and personal growth. Unlike traditional talk therapy which may focus solely on cognition or behavior, “New Age” integration invites your personal belief systems—whether they involve astrology, tarot, energy work, meditation, or a connection to the “True Self”—into the room.
We believe that for many, healing is not just about symptom management; it is about meaning-making. This modality is designed for individuals who find that their spiritual practices are central to their identity and want a therapist who respects and understands these frameworks rather than dismissing them. We integrate evidence-based practices (like Somatic Experiencing, Transactional Analysis, or IFS) with your spiritual language to help you navigate life’s challenges with a sense of purpose and divine connection
What Happens in Spiritually Integrated Sessions?
- Spiritual Assessment & Discovery: We begin by understanding your unique spiritual landscape. What tools do you use? Where do you find meaning? We identify your spiritual strengths and how they can support your mental health.
- Integrating Ritual and Tools: Depending on your comfort level, sessions may incorporate tools like tarot or oracle cards for reflection or visual externalization, guided visualizations, or mindfulness rituals to help “unstick” emotions that words alone can’t reach.
- Processing through a Spiritual Lens: We explore your challenges (such as anxiety, grief, identity, or life transitions) through the context of your own spirituality, using this as a tool to make meaning or for self-care and coping.
- A Collaborative Environment: Your therapist acts as a “sidekick” in your journey. You are the expert on your spiritual path; we provide the clinical container to ensure your exploration is grounded, safe, and psychologically transformative.
Common Myths about Spiritually Integrated Therapy
“It’s just ‘woo-woo’ and not real therapy.”
- Spiritually Integrated Therapy is a credentialed practice. We use spiritual tools as a supplement to—not a replacement for—clinical psychology. It is backed by research showing that spiritual health significantly improves resilience and mental well-being.
“You have to follow a specific religion.”
- Not at all. This approach is “New Age” precisely because it is eclectic and individualistic. It is for the “spiritual but not religious,” the seekers, and those who draw wisdom from many different traditions.
“The therapist will tell my fortune.”
- Tools like tarot and oracle are used for psychological reflection and archetypal exploration, not for prediction. They serve as a mirror to your subconscious, helping you access insights that are already within you.
Benefits of New Age Spiritually Integrated Therapy
The therapy process is client-focused and will be tailored to meet your specific needs. During your session, you can expect to:
- Discuss your concerns: Your therapist will ask you about your current emotional or psychological struggles and the challenges you are facing.
- Identify specific memories or events: The therapist will guide you to identify any past memories, trauma, or emotional issues you want to address.
- Guided Eye Movements: ART works by using eye movements and other techniques to help process and resolve the memories stored in your brain. This process helps release emotional tension tied to these memories.
- Reprogramming Negative Thoughts: ART helps you shift your perception of distressing events, allowing your brain to store these memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge.
- Feel the Change: Many clients experience a sense of peace, calm, and relief after just one session, with further improvement over time.
This therapy might be a good fit if you:
- Find it hard to connect with “textbook” therapy that ignores your spiritual life.
- Already use tools like astrology, crystals, or tarot and want to use them for deeper healing.
- Want to process trauma or identity in a way that includes your spiritual journey.
- Value curiosity, exploration, and the mystery of the human experience.
Book a Free,
20 Minute Consultation
At Curio Counselling, we believe that your spirituality is a superpower, not a side-note. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can be your full, authentic self—crystals, cards, questions, and all. If these things are important to you and add value to your life, they are important to us and your therapeutic journey!
When you choose Curio for Spiritually Integrated Therapy, you are choosing a team of professionals who value curiosity over judgment.
We offer a free, no-obligation, 20-minute phone or video consultation to help you decide if this approach feels right for your journey.
Our Calgary Therapist for Spiritual Integration
All of our Calgary therapists hold a Master of Counselling degree from an accredited university and are members in good standing with professional associations that have education and ethics requirements. Our team includes specialists in existential inquiry, spiritual trauma, and holistic integration.
Payton
Setoguchi
Canadian Certified Counsellor
The Safe Space
Our counselling spaces are designed to make you feel comfortable and safe. Upon entering a counselling room, you are welcome to choose whichever seat you would like. Feel free to put your feet up, drape a blanket over yourself, or even lie down.
Our Location in Calgary, AB
You can expect to be greeted by our receptionist, invited to take a seat in our waiting area, and offered a beverage.