For the Quiet Rebels & The Seekers
A gentle space to explore, to weep, to laugh, to come undone, to return, to discover, to connect, to express, to release.
TRUAMA-INFORMED THERAPY | VANCOUVER & ONLINE
Chantelle Sands
Trauma Informed Clinical Counsellor | RCC #18044
Guided by Love and Liberation
Hi! I’m Chantelle. I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s a little about me
I’m a 37-year-old, queer, biracial, neurodivergent femme
A soft spoken, highly sensitive, spiritual, empath,
INFJ
An introverted social butterfly
An avid thrifter and life long learner
A daughter, sister, niece, wife, friend and dog mom
with Peace Love Unity Respect
Do you recognize yourself in either the Quiet Rebel or the Seeker?
The Quiet Rebel might:
Be creative at heart - seeing the word differently than others around them
Feel like an outsider, outcast or misfit
Don’t fit easily into a box - maybe like they have never quite fit in
Be a cycle-breaker or have been in the role of black sheep in their nuclear family system
Identify as a member of a marginalized community
The Seeker might
Want to engage in holistic healing - mind, body and spirit
Have an inner calling or knowing that there is a deeper meaning to existence
Be ready to look beyond binary thinking
Be sensitive to their surroundings and can feel the shift of energy in spaces
Have found themselves in the role of helper, healer or Space Holders
Specialized areas of Exploration
Trauma
Depression
Stress & Burnout
Identity
Grief
Altered States of Consciousness - Preparation and Integration
What to expect:
Connect with an imperfect, clumsy, heart-centred therapist
Co-create an authentic therapeutic connection
A gentle invitation to slow down and look inward
Connect with the wisdom of your mind, body and soul
Approach yourself with compassion, understanding and acceptance
Let your values be your guide
Challenge dominant cultural narratives
Healing Modalities
My work draws inspiration from multiple healing modalities landing the heart of my practice as explorative and compassion focused, with a critical eye on how culture influences every aspect of our lives. I incorporate both Western and Indigenous teachings for a holistic approach.
Some of the techniques I use in my work include:
Mindful and somatic practices
Emotion Focused
Inner child/parts work
Guided imagery & Active Imagination
Narrative, metaphor and storytelling
Honouring ceremony and ritual practices
Harm reduction principles
Your healing process is as unique as your finger print - and there is no one right way to healing. Together we will weave new and old practices to find the path that is right for you.
Connect with Me
Hours:
Mondays: In person
11:30-5:30
Tuesdays: Online
12:30 - 5:30
chantelle@chantellesands.com
In Person - Location
814-602 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1P2
WE APPROACH OUR lives on different trajectories, each of us spinning in our own separate, shining orbits. What gives this life its resonance is when those trajectories cross and we become engaged with each other, for as long or as fleetingly as we do. There’s a shared energy then, and it can feel as though the whole universe is in the process of coming together. I live for those times. No one is truly every “just passing through.” Every encounter has within it the power of enchantment, if we’re willing to look for it.
- Richard Wagamese