About Me

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Samasati Kiya, RTC

Hello! My name is Samasati (I also go by Sati). I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Trauma Specialist and Vedic Astrologer. My passion in life is helping others move toward self-understanding, authentic expression, and inner resilience.

My approach is person-centered, which means I view my clients as the experts of their own lives. You have been living as yourself your entire life, and thus my role is not to tell you who you are, but to ask thoughtful questions, hold space for emotional processes, and gently support you in coming to your own insights.

I have also studied the body extensively, working in the fields of massage therapy, breathwork, and meditation facilitation for over a decade. I believe much of our stress is held in the body, and that nervous system regulation is essential for healing and long-term wellbeing. For this reason, I also specialize in somatic therapy.

My Personal 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.

My teenage and young adult years were marked by intense struggle and inner turmoil. I endured profound emotional suffering and trauma, which I now believe helped shape who I am today. Surviving that time has given me greater perspective, empathy, and a deep appreciation for all the resources that helped me find my own light again.

I found spirituality at a young age and spent many years oscillating between despair and spiritual elation, often chasing transcendence as a way of escaping my own humanity. Over time, I came to understand that my longing for love, belonging, and approval had made me vulnerable to dynamics I later recognized as grooming and coercive control.

This recognition eventually led me to trauma therapy, guided by a deep reverence for my inner child and all the care she missed out on. My personal trauma journey has included experiences of prenatal complications, chronic illness, narcissistic and spiritual/cult abuse, and sexual trauma, and my personal healing journey has included many wonderful friends, family members, therapists, creative outlets, and dance playlists.

(Shared as personal reflection; not commentary on others.)

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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 to determine if we're a good fit to work together. 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 best support you.

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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

 Counselling:

  • Professional Counsellor - Rhodes Wellness College

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

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Currently In Training)

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

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

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1

  • 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)

  • 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 (12 years of study)
    (Main teachers: Ernst Wilhelm, Ryan Kurczak)