About Us
Welcome to Lotus Rays Counselling! My name is Isabella and I will be your virtual counsellor! Before I share a little about myself, I would love to tell you about Lotus Rays, and the significance of our name.
Lotus Rays Counselling is a Virtual Private Counselling Practice. All sessions are held virtually (your choice of video or phone; or a mixture of both). All counselling is offered through a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strength-based approach.
Name Significance:
Lotus: The Lotus Flower is well known to be a symbol of rebirth, strength & resilience. Lotuses grow and emerge from muddy waters. I believe lotus flowers are reflections of who we are as people. The human experience is full of ups & downs, pain & joy, and grief & love. Despite of all the negative experiences, we seem to find the strength within us to help us heal. Through all our experiences, we develop strength, new skills, and new perspectives. Just like the Lotus growing muddy waters, we too can grow into beautiful beings.
Rays: Rays of the sun that shine down on us is abundant of natural healing energies. The sun provides us with Vitamin D, which can support and heal our physical & spiritual bodies, as well as improve our mental & emotional health. Through the love and energy we receive from the natural sun, we can learn to prioritize connection, grounding, and healing.
Just like the lotus flower, and the rays of our beautiful sun, your counselling experience with Lotus Rays will help you heal, learn, grow, feel more empowered and loved by yourself.
We unfortunately do not accept health insurance/benefits at this time.
Highlights
Virtual
Affordable
Trauma-Informed
Organic Flow
Client-Centered
Holistic
Meet Your Counsellor
Hi again! As mentioned above, my name is Isabella Giuga (BAHons, RSSW). I have dedicated my professional career to supporting individuals in healing from their traumas, living happier & healthier lives, and loving themselves. My passion is making people feel beautiful and empowered.
I have over 8 years of experience working within the social services sector, and primarily working for feminist charities; specifically Violence Against Women Agencies (VAW). I have extensive experience in helping women improve their self-esteem/self-love/self-worth, body image, healthy relationships, set healthy boundaries, learn how to communicate assertively, and heal from sexual & domestic violence.
In addition to working as a mental health/VAW counsellor, I used to work for various fashion retail stores as a sales associate. My favourite part of working in fashion retail was helping women find clothes that they feel confident in, and beautiful wearing. Let me help you feel beautiful and learn to love all that you are.
Although my expertise lays in supporting women, I offer service to all individuals, as I have experience working with men and folks who identify as a part of the LGBTQ+/LGBTQ2S+ Community.
Through my education and work experience, I have completed various trainings such as; Trauma-informed Counselling, Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive (ARAO), Suicide Prevention, Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Brain Development, Cultural Competency, and Mental Health First Aid.
I am also a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
For inquires, please reach out to me by email: lotusrayscounselling@gmail.com
Our Values
Organic Flow
Allowing our natural discussion to guide the healing journey
"Down to Earth" & Comfortable Environment
Warm Human-to-Human Interaction
Client-Centered
Meeting you where you're at
Trauma-informed & Strength-based Approach
Accessible & Accommodating (Virtual Counselling)
Affordable Pricing
Holistic
Focus on all areas of life; mind, body, social & spirit
Embrace your spiritual side through various methods (optional)
Business Hours:
Monday- Friday @ 6pm- 10pm
Saturday & Sunday @ 930am- 1pm
Exceptions & Accommodations can be requested for alternative hours in advance; however, there are no guarantees.