welcome to all that you are
ursula ferreira
RSW therapist
depth-oriented somatic therapy
“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace
What if, right now, you are enough as you are?
What if, right now, nothing needs to be fixed but only seen through and truly welcomed?
What if you are not a mental health diagnosis but a human being opening up to their sensitivity and intuition?
What if you already have all of the answers that you seek but are afraid of trusting it?
Meaningful change does not come from fixing ourselves or situations from the outside, but from turning toward our inner experience with kindness and curiosity.
Suffering is a call to return to our capacity to feel and listen deeply.
It would be my honour to walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery.
Check out my “resources” page for evidence-based book recommendations.
The Guesthouse
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Rumi
about
me
I’m a therapist and social worker who supports people who are healing from childhood and intergenerational trauma, undergoing major life transitions and/or deep questions about identity and meaning.
My approach is grounded in presence, careful listening, and helping you make sense of your experience in a way that feels steady, grounded, and supportive.
I have heard that people usually teach what they have to learn. I have been drawn to this work through my own trauma healing journey.
Although our stories may differ, I understand what it feels like to suffer and to not see a way through.
There is a way through, and it can be better than you’d ever imagined to be possible, you just may not be able to see it clearly yet.
“Working with Ursula has been a profoundly transformative experience. As an Indigenous First Nations client, I was facing many issues stemming from chronic collective/intergenerational trauma. Through her guidance, I navigated through the depths of ongoing complicated grief and loss, allowing me to process complex trauma in ways I never thought possible. The safe and sacred space Ursula provided nurtured my curiosity, creativity, and self-compassion. Developing this awareness has empowered me to flourish in both my personal and professional life.”
Anonymous client