Mind Alchemy Counselling

Nirrie Gopie

I have a MA in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, and I am certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am also trained in Hypnotherapy, Expressive Arts, Nature Based Therapy, Cross Cultural and Transpersonal Therapy.

Experience

As a counsellor/therapist, I learnt very quickly to work with all ages and whatever issues surfaced. In order to meet the needs ongoing professional education and growth were the two constants in my life which I am grateful for. I place great value on the counsellor-client therapeutic relationship as this connection is crucial to healing and making progress. I create a non-judgemental space where every person can feel safe, accepted, understood and honoured. The modalities I use is based on what you respond to so it is fair to say that I am eclectic in my practice.

Therapeutic approach

I have experience and success with Quantum Healing, Spirituality, and Coaching. I have been practicing for over 20 years and many of those years were spent in the Northwest Territories where the focus was trauma-based therapies and on the land healing programs. The only referral a client could get was to a psychiatrist or doctor for medication - apart from this there was no one else to refer to.

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My Philosophy

Missteps, falling and bruising are an expected part of life and is normal despite the belief that we shouldn’t make mistakes. Babies fall all the time but the drive to walk is stronger than the fear of falling.

This drive does not diminish after we learn to walk but it pushes us to keep on exploring and navigating life. If we are of sound mind and good health this drive continues to push us onwards in self-expression without diminishing. Navigating life would be so easy if our mind, heart and spirit spoke the same language!

Acknowledging the mind, heart and spirit connection is a holistic approach to navigating life and allows one to honour and explore some of the mysteries of ourselves in relation to life. This is a fun and fulfilling journey for anyone who desires a harmonious life. This process of self discovery leads to transformation and eliminates worry, anxiety, confusion, and conflict. It also decodes all of life’s challenges like relationship issues, self-esteem, grief & loss, family challenges, life transitions, abuse, depression, and aging.

Unravelling the mind, heart, and spirit disconnect is where the magic lies.

Services

Explore our diverse range of therapeutic services designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

Spiritual Coaching

Often when the word “spiritual” is heard, it is confused with religion. The difference is religion has a specific set of organized beliefs and practices usually shared by a community or group, while spirituality is an individual practice and centres around the meaning of one’s life.

Individual therapy

Nothing is as important as the relationship you have with yourself because you are the creator of your life. You are the author of your story.

Life Coaching

Do you have an idea of where you want to go but you are struggling to get there? As a life coach, I take your idea and work with you to create a vision for your future. I help you to set goals, develop a plan, institute step by step strategies, encourage and motivate you, and hold you accountable to completing the steps so you can live your vision. Coaching is a fun process of you looking at your future, asking questions, and finding your strengths. Coaching helps you to evolve into the person who can live the dream - it maximizes wellbeing and brings fulfillment.

Spirituality is the recognition that one has a Spirit or Life Force – Chinese refer to it as Chi and the Japanese refer to it as Ki. Earth also has a Life Force called Schumann Resonance. Spiritual Coaching emphasis is on connecting to your Spirit or Life Force, focuses on the present, and relies on the individual’s intuition. Each individual’s inherent system is unique and subjective. The goal is to attain a measure of peace.

In therapy, you get the opportunity to question why you wrote your story the way you did, and how you can change some of what does not fit for you in the present time. In a safe space, you get to challenge your beliefs and change the narrative so you can live your life with insight. Being free and happy becomes possible.

What to expect

You can expect to be treated with respect, acceptance, kindness, and gentleness. The journey to heal requires great courage and I honour your courage in taking that step. You are the expert on the subject of you and I will accompany you as you explore the deeper parts of yourself with curiosity, openness, playfulness, and humour. You can decide whether you need therapy or coaching. Therapy focuses on emotions, reasons for behaviours, the past, and thought patterns.

Therapy requires a signed form called “Informed Consent” which allows us to work together with legal limitations. Life coaching focuses on the future. It supports you to overcome the current challenge so you can achieve your ideal life. It does not carry any legal limitations. Spiritual coaching focuses on the present. Most of my counselling/coaching sessions are conducted online however, an in-person session can be arranged with notice.

Fees

There is no requirement for a referral from another health professional.

If you are claiming under insurance then I strongly encourage that you to confirm your eligibility with your provider.

One-hour session at a rate of $175 $145 (special offer right now)

*Payment for sessions is required at the time of booking via Stripe.

A complimentary 15-minute consultation is available prior to booking an appointment.

Client reviews

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Disturbing experiences during my teen years left me feeling unlovable and worthless and had me repeating behaviours that left me spinning the same patterns over and over again. Nirrie and I worked on a cycle basis during this time – that is we would agree to work together to unravel my challenges and I would go off and institute new ways of doing life on my own until I needed more support. We continue to work this way even now. For the first time in my life I have been able to look at myself and all parts of my journey with kindness. With Nirrie’s support I realized that I have always been enough and complete and recently I experienced a priceless moment – it was a moment I realized that I have come “home”. It was a moment of finally feeling liberated. If you are ready to make changes in your life I would strongly suggest you work with her. She is patient and compassionate but also holds you accountable in a good way.

Aru Vashisht

Among a technology driven firm's executive’s challenge, achieving work targets and financial goals in stipulated time frames, while maintaining a highly motivated team, are important indicators of success. In a given financial quarter, there are many moving parts each vying for prominence in a hyper competitive global landscape. Nirrie brought fresh perspectives, and supported the team in making changes to streamline our global practices which in turn strengthen our teams performances, and positively impacted our financial targets. Through Nirrie's work with individual team members, individual management styles were adapted to a team culture, supporting fast moving change management, as we reacted to changes in our competitor's practices, which impacted our business model. Her work with the team was impressive, and she comes highly recommended. It was a pleasure working with her.

Roger S. Anderson | CEO | Canadian Quest Logistics Inc

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I had a few requirements for my professional support person. First, I needed to know that they fully understood me and that I could trust them. Second, they needed to create a space where my deepest fears could be heard without judgment and lastly, I wanted them to help me to grow and become the best version of me. As a First Nations person my history is loaded. Nirrie was able to support my personal and professional growth with deep compassion and understanding. It wasn’t always easy but pushing the boundaries to become more free was worth the effort and I admit I am a work in progress. Working with Nirrie makes for a life changing experience on all levels and I recommend her without any reservations.

Sadie Lester

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My story is about protecting my family and myself from what I categorize to be the worst of abusive family dynamics. Our experience was surreal and I often felt like we were drowning even though the object of the abuse was no longer present. I was referred to Nirrie and she supported my young children and I to unravel this experience and rise above it. It was a gut-wrenching journey but with her expertise, unyielding compassion, and patience, we were all able to make those psychological and emotional changes. Nirrie was able to leave us with a road map so the work continues. Our experience with her was unforgettable and I would encourage every one who wants change to work with her.

Mabel Tatchinron

Transforming Minds, Healing Hearts

At Mind Alchemy Counselling, we specialize in diverse therapeutic approaches, including hypnotherapy, expressive arts, and nature-based therapy, to support your journey towards healing and personal growth.