Faith-related support
A space to think, feel, and decide for yourself
It may happend that some people carry inner tension related to faith, church life, or belief systems — even years after leaving a religious environment, or while still being part of one.
I offer faith-related reflective support for individuals who want a calm, non-judgmental space to explore these questions without pressure, persuasion, or ideological expectations.
This work is available by choice, and only if faith or belief is relevant for you.
What these conversations can include
Our sessions can be adapted to your needs. Depending on what feels helpful, this may involve:
⇒ having a listening, neutral conversation
⇒ structured reflection and meaning-making
⇒ gentle cognitive or hypnosis-based exercises to reduce emotional charge
⇒ clarifying values, boundaries, and personal agency
This is not pastoral counselling, spiritual direction, or psychotherapy.
I do not tell you what to believe, where to belong, or what decisions to make.
I can help you if you are:
⇒ considering changing or leaving a church and feel conflicted or guilty
⇒ unsure whether to join a church or religious community
⇒ struggling with specific teachings, authority structures, or church dynamics
⇒ noticing lingering fear, shame, or inner conflict connected to past religious experiences
⇒ curious about whether the term “religious trauma” resonates with their experience
⇒ wanting to understand hypnosis in relation to religious belief or sacred texts
You do not need to arrive with clear answers — uncertainty is welcome here.
About my background (and why it may matter)
Faith and theology have been part of my life since childhood. For over twenty years, I was actively involved in Pentecostal and Charismatic church contexts, including teaching, volunteering, and leadership roles with children and youth.
Alongside lived experience, I pursued formal academic training in theology across different Christian traditions and denominations. This has given me both insider familiarity and critical distance.
Because of this background, I am especially attentive to:
how belief systems shape identity and conscience
how authority and doctrine can support or constrain personal freedom
how deeply held beliefs operate emotionally, not just intellectually
A careful note on “religious trauma”
Some describe their experience using the term religious trauma; others do not. I do not diagnose trauma or label experiences for you.
What I do observe is that beliefs absorbed in formative years often operate beneath conscious awareness and can continue to influence emotions, behavior, and self-perception long after intellectual agreement has changed.
Our work, when focused on these themes, is oriented toward:
restoring choice and inner agency
reducing fear and emotional pressure
allowing beliefs to be examined without threat
This process takes time, and it unfolds at a pace you choose.
Faith, knowledge, and freedom
My academic studies did not provide answers to personal faith questions. They did, however, reinforce one essential insight: faith, meaning, and psychological well-being are not solved by argument or doctrine alone.
For some people, faith evolves; for others, it remains central; for others, it changes form entirely. My role is not to guide that direction, but to support your capacity to think, feel, and decide freely.
Practical details
Sessions are offered online via Zoom
Faith-related work can be combined with or kept separate from hypnosis-based coaching
Our work proceeds without pressure and is client-led
If you would like to explore whether this kind of support is appropriate for you, you can book a free 20-minute introductory call or contact me with a specific question.
