Shamanic Journeying
You have access to extraordinary Guidance.
What if you could tap into a source of wisdom beyond your everyday thinking mind? What if, when facing life's difficult questions, you could journey beyond ordinary reality to meet compassionate spiritual teachers who offer clear, practical guidance tailored specifically to you?
This is the gift of shamanic journeying, an ancient practice that humans have used for thousands of years to access insight, healing, and spiritual power. Through Harner Shamanic Counseling, you can learn to do this for yourself, with support and guidance from someone trained in these timeless methods.
My training in Harner Shamanic Counselling
I have completed the intensive five-day training in Harner Shamanic Counselling (HSC) through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. This highly effective method was developed by anthropologist Michael Harner, who pioneered the introduction of shamanism to contemporary Western life and is recognized as the world leader in this movement.
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies is the premier organization worldwide for shamanic training. Founded by Dr. Harner in 1985, the Foundation is dedicated to preserving, studying, and teaching shamanic knowledge. Harner's seminal book, The Way of the Shaman, launched the worldwide shamanic renaissance and remains the foremost resource on understanding shamanism.
Harner Shamanic Counselling is grounded in what Harner called "core shamanism" — the universal, near-universal, and common features of shamanism found across cultures worldwide. These methods have been stripped of specific cultural content so they are accessible to anyone, regardless of background or belief system. Core shamanism uses classic non-drug techniques, especially repetitive drumming, to alter consciousness and enable journeying to spiritual realms.
Why work with dreams?
Dreams can help you:
Process difficult emotions that may be hard to access in waking life
Gain clarity on decisions, relationships, or life transitions
Connect with your intuition and inner guidance
Heal from trauma by finding resources and resolution within the dream itself
Reduce nightmares and improve sleep quality
Understand yourself more deeply through the rich symbolism of your inner world
Dreams speak the language of image, metaphor, and feeling. When you learn to engage with them in this way, you open a doorway to parts of yourself that are often hidden in daily life. You may discover strengths you didn't know you had, or gain insight into patterns that have been holding you back.
What I Offer
How I work with dreams
I bring my training in embodied experiential dreamwork together with my background as a Registered Occupational Therapist and holistic therapist for highly sensitive people. I understand that each person's inner world is unique, and I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your dreams at your own pace.
Whether you're curious about a single vivid dream, struggling with recurring nightmares, or simply want to cultivate a richer relationship with your dream life, I can guide you through this process with care and skill. I offer individual dreamwork sessions and am open to exploring group dreamwork experiences as my training progresses.
You don't need to remember your dreams perfectly or be able to interpret them on your own. All you need is a willingness to be curious about your inner life and to trust that your dreams hold wisdom worth tending.
Interested in exploring your dreams?
If you're drawn to the idea of working with your dreams in a gentle, embodied way, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can create a practice that honours your inner wisdom and supports your journey toward greater self-understanding and healing.
To learn more about embodied experiential dreamwork and Dr. Leslie Ellis's approach, visit drleslieellis.com.