About Me

Samasati Kiya, RTC

Hello! My name is Samasati (I also go by Sama or Sati). I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Coach, Trauma & Grief Specialist and Vedic Astrologer. My passion in life is helping others reach a place of self-love, authentic expression and inner resilience.

My approach in my work is person-centered, which means I like to treat my clients as the expert of their own self. How could I know better when you have been living as the person you are your entire life? I am merely here to ask poignant questions, hold space for your emotional processes and guide you in gentle ways that empower you to come to your own insights.

I have also studied the body extensively, working in the fields of massage therapy, breathwork and meditation facilitation for eight years. I believe that we store so much of our stress in our bodies, our nervous systems need release & relaxation in order to thrive. Because of this, I also specialize in somatic therapy.

My Story

I have been happy, depressed, inspired, numb, peaceful, anxious, optimistic and fatalistic. And I have learned that each one is just as important and meaningful as the other.

In my teenage years, I battled severe depression, anxiety, anorexia, bulimia, self-harm, and attempted to end my life three times. Thankfully, I survived.

During that tumultuous period, I stumbled onto a spiritual path at 17, oscillating frantically between despair and spiritual elation. Many years were spent chasing meditative and blissful states until I finally realized I was using spirituality as an escape from my own humanity. I'd hidden deep self-hatred and pain under the guise of "Spiritual Enlightenment," driven by an insatiable need for love and approval from ‘gurus’ who ultimately groomed and coercively controlled me.

This journey led me to trauma therapy, driven by an innate reverence for my inner child, and all the love she missed out on. My personal trauma journey has included prenatal complications, infant surgery, chronic illness, narcissistic and spiritual/cult abuse, and sexual trauma. And my personal healing journey has included many wonderful friends, family, therapists, creative outlets and dance playlists.

Fun facts about me:
- I am a singer-songwriter
- I am neurodivergent
- I have suffered from insomnia my entire life
- I own too many striped t-shirts
- I’ve published two poetry books and am currently writing a fantasy series
- I have a stuffed panda named Cuddlesprout

Free Consultation

If you get an initial good feeling about connecting, please know that I offer free 15min consultation calls via your choice of video or telephone.

The purpose of our consultation call is to provide us with an opportunity to get to know each other better. During this conversation, you can share your current situation, what you hope to achieve through counselling, and any concerns you may have. This helps me understand your needs and goals, and it allows you to learn more about my counselling approach and how I can support you. It's also a chance for us to determine if we're a good fit to work together, ensuring that you receive the best possible support on your journey to healing and personal growth.

Your experience of life is meaningful, valid and worthy of being listened to. No matter what it looks or feels like, it is real, it is here. And it is utterly meaningful; because it is alive for you.

Education & Trainings

(Registered with the ACCT in BC - #3070)   

 Counselling:

  • Professional Counsellor - Rhodes Wellness College

  • Certified Life Skills Counsellor & Wellness Counsellor - Rhodes Wellness College

  • Certified Life Coach and Life Skills Facilitator (ICF) - Rhodes Wellness College

  • Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS): CBT, Somatic, Narrative Strategies & More

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Trauma Treatment with EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions

  • Hakomi Method Essentials Program

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model

  • Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

  • Janina Fisher's Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma

  • Understanding Undue Influence (Steven Hassan)

   More:

  • Certified Bodyworker - Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage

  • 150hr Thai Massage Diploma - Fine Art of Thai Massage – (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

  • Dynamic Thai Massage Certificate - Blue Garden -- (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

  • Abdominal Chi Massage Certificate - Blue Garden -- (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

  • Reiki Level 1 & 2 - Om Family (Nepal)

  • Mindfulness Meditation Teaching Training 150hrs - Om Family (Nepal)

  • Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator (Level 1& 2) - Om Family (Nepal)

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  • Vedic Astrology (9 years of self-study)
    (Teachers: Ernst Wilhelm, Ryan Kurczak, KRS Astrology, Chani Nicholas)