Ellen Sutherland

My commitment is to encourage my self and others to embrace their spiritual practices, or religious studies. "Practices" is the operative word here, as I encourage living our spirituality. Whether this practice is to be kind, to look past error, to ask for the Truth of a situation, I focus on the development of commitment, unwavering commitment. May each of us continuously hear the Voice of our Inner Teacher.

I have worked with groups, individual clients and students in a teaching and clinical setting since the late 1980's. I was trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and spent ten years in this role as a teacher and as a pain and stress-management consultant, for a private rehabilitation company and in my private practice. This work with individuals and groups has addressed the various forms of pain we experience as human beings: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

In addition to cognitive behavioural therapy, I was trained at Scarborough General Hospital, Child and Family Clinic, in play therapy and adolescent art therapy. My training focused on working with emotionally disturbed children and their families.

I have considerable experience in the design and delivery of workshops and courses that revolve around topics such as:

  • Meditation
  • Stress Management and Relaxation
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Forgiveness
  • Spiritual Principles
  • Holotropic Breath-work
  • Spiritual Processing

Holy Spirit drew me to energy work in 1985 and I consequently trained in Therapeutic Touch and Polarity therapy and Reiki. I was initiated in 1994 as a 5th generation teacher and master of Reiki, and since my initiation, Reiki has been my sole energy work of choice (see Shining Out page if interested in further details about my journey with Reiki). As a Reiki Master, I teach first and second degree classes, and have trained and initiated three Masters.

My tutoring role grew in the context of working with students and colleagues who were striving to live a spiritual life. Many sought assistance from me when they bumped up against challenges on their spiritual journey. It is through Reiki and my own spiritual path that I developed a strong practice of setting my personal or small self aside and sought the guidance and words of Holy Spirit. I offer myself as a tutor, in service to the Infinite Creator and humankind. May my work be for the Highest Good.