At the end of the day, we all long to feel accepted and loved for who we truly are.

Welcome!

I’m Carmen, and I love meeting people in a heart-to-heart space.

Whether you're navigating specific challenges or seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others, I’m here to co-create a space where you can, hopefully, feel safe enough to bring curiosity to all parts of yourself.

This journey may not always feel easy - sometimes it’s blissful, other times messy, just like life. Yet I deeply believe there is nothing more grounding and transformative than reconnecting with the parts of ourselves we’ve distanced from or learned to reject (yes, we all have those).

I don't believe in shortcuts or quick fixes, and I can't make the hard stuff disappear. What I do believe in is the power of being together as we move through life's ebbs and flows. What I can do is be with you on this journey - to stay curious about your experience and explore, together, what might be getting in the way of your connection with your longings, your heart, your authenticity, or spontaneous movement toward connection, joy, and aliveness.

If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, don’t hesitate to schedule a free discovery call.

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My approach

Many people who come to me already have some idea about what their patterns or behaviours may be about, or where they're rooted. And yet, that's rarely the full picture. What often gets missed is that there are ways we continue to carry forward the adaptations that were once necessary for us to navigate challenging early experiences. When these adaptations meet our spontaneous impulses, we often find ourselves in internal conflicts. This is often where it gets challenging for us and where we start sensing that support might be needed to untangle the threads.
So rather than trying to "fix" or get rid of these internal conflicts, repetitive patterns or symptoms, we get curious about them - what they may be about, what they may be attempting to do for us, what messages they carry. It’s only when we can fully sense into their wisdom that we can begin to shift how we relate to ourselves and others.

My work is grounded in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), an advanced clinical approach specifically developed to address the impacts of attachment, relational and developmental trauma. These often arise as a result of prolonged exposure to adverse childhood experiences, chronic neglect, misattunement, and emotional or physical abuse. They may also have roots in pre- and perinatal experiences, as well as systemic, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics.

Alongside NARM, I also integrate Somatic Experiencing® into my work. This body-oriented approach is particularly effective in addressing single-incident traumatic experiences with a clear beginning and end.