FAQs: Embracing Community, Change, and Trauma-Informed Approaches

1. How do our sessions together support community building and personal growth?

Each coaching session is tailored to individual exploration and integration, fostering skills and insights contributing to community care and social change. Typically involving 3 to 6 one-hour sessions, we focus on developing your capacity to effect and sustain change within yourself and your communities.

2. How accessible are your coaching services?

I’m committed to making coaching accessible to all, offering scaled rates based on individual circumstances and pro bono sessions for those in need. My goal is to ensure that no one is excluded from access to supportive resources.

3. Coaching vs. Psychotherapy: What’s the difference in our work?

Coaching, particularly with a trauma-informed lens, is forward-looking and action-oriented, focusing on building resilience, empowerment, and navigating life’s challenges. Unlike psychotherapy, it does not delve into diagnosing or treating mental health conditions but instead works within the bounds of personal development and community engagement, respecting professional boundaries.

4. Are coaching services covered by insurance?

Typically, insurance does not cover coaching as it is considered a personal development service. However, I strive to keep my services accessible through flexible payment options.

5. What does being an ICF member mean for my services?

As an ICF member, I adhere to a high standard of coaching ethics and continuous professional development, ensuring that my services are delivered with integrity, professionalism, and respect for all clients’ dignity and potential.

6. How to know if coaching is the right path for you?

Coaching could be a valuable tool if you're looking to make tangible changes in your life, enhance personal and professional skills, or contribute more effectively to community change. It’s suited for those ready for active participation in their growth journey.

7. What to expect in your first session?

The first session lays the foundation for our work together, focusing on goal setting, understanding your context, and how it relates to broader community and societal goals. It’s an opportunity to align on how best to navigate your path forward.

8. What expertise do I bring as a Somatic Stress Release™ Practitioner and Somatic Mind-Body Coach?

With a blend of somatic and trauma-informed practices, I support clients in navigating stress and trauma through increased body awareness, resilience-building, and holistic wellness strategies. This approach is grounded in the latest research and practical techniques that promote well-being, healing, and active engagement in personal and social transformation.

9. Who can benefit from this coaching approach?

Anyone committed to their personal growth, especially those interested in incorporating social justice, inclusivity, and anti-oppression into their development journey. This includes individuals from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, survivors of/those who have experienced violence, professionals facing burnout, and anyone eager to contribute to meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

  • Personal Empowerment & Professional Renewal

    This summer, I was going through an incredibly difficult time at work. I was off on stress leave due to an incredibly challenging boss. My GP recommended therapy as part of my return to work plan. I started coaching Camille, and it complimented the cognitive behavioural therapy I was already doing with my therapist.

    Camille gave me some somatic exercises that worked immediately for me and I'm still using. (I even shared these with my teenage boys!) Camille helped me to look at my situation differently and when I went back to work (after almost 3 months off) I was able to calm myself when I was triggered. My return to work hasn't been without roadblocks but Camille has helped me navigate those roadblocks.

    I'm incredibly grateful for Camille’s help and would wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you Camille.

  • Safety & Thoughtfulness

    Being coached by Camille was a fantastic experience. I loved Camille’s ability to create a safe space, all the while asking intelligent and thoughtful questions. I left the sessions feeling stronger and with more focused intent.”