It's Complicated

Wallace Murray

Psychological Counsellor & Relational Counsellor

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Available for new clients

In my private practice, I work one-to-one, in groups, and online with clients from all over the world, guiding others to un-cover possibilities and paths to life.

I specialise in:

At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
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About me

“Healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about remembering who you are beneath what you carried to survive.”

Whatever comes up during our sessions, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The most important element is trust and connection, which is why I offer a brief no‑charge consultation so we can discover whether we’re a good fit.

My work blends modern therapeutic methods (psychodynamic therapy, trauma‑informed somatic work, hypnotherapy) with global and Indigenous‑informed modalities. We move at a pace your nervous system can trust. I’m interested in helping you un‑cover what you’re ready to know, restore balance in relationships (with yourself, others, and the living world), and build the capacity to meet life with clarity and heart.

Where clients seek support for psychedelic experiences, my work is focused on psychedelic integration therapy, including meaning-making, emotional processing, grounding, and nervous-system stabilization.


In summary, I use a variety of modalities when needed, all listed in my website: www.wallacemurray.com. My broader primary focus outside my one-to-one, group or individual practice is in Mental Health consulting, such as coaching or counselling mental health support workers/first responders, acting as mental health support, counselling and assessment/care plan teams, partnering with Mental Health teams in special projects, or coaching and supporting others how to manage both clients and a practice.

I speak:

English

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Location:

Ottawa, Canada

Approach

Treatment Approaches
HypnotherapyRecommended for those who want to use relaxation and hypnosis techniques to explore deeper parts of their mind or break unhealthy habits.
Psychedelic integration therapyRecommended for those who have had psychedelic experiences and want help understanding and integrating the insights into their everyday life for personal growth and self-discovery.
Trauma informed careRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.

Whatever comes up during our sessions, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have been a witness to it, and I can tell you it is healing. The important element in my sessions is that we have trust and a connection to work together. That is why I offer no-charge consultations, so we can establish this when we first speak. Following both modern therapeutic methods as well as more global and Indigenous modalities, I guide others to un-cover what they come to know. During our sessions, as we discover more about you, this information informs me to choose the best approach/method that will guide you while you uncover your truth. The focus of the healing process is the restoration of relationships that have become out of balance. As a therapist, one is a supporter in a shared experience of learning and growing, with assessments usually being completed by the person being helped. I use questions, storytelling, humour, modelling, somatic modalities, parts therapy, and other proven methods to raise your awarenessof your wholeness and interrelationships within life. When called, I use the healing power of hypnosis for connecting within ourselves: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional. I use a two-eyed approach of both modern and Indigenous knowledge as much as possible during our sessions.

When asked, I will step into being a helper during ritual or ceremony. I am in gratitude to the Balinese and Cree knowledge keepers that have mentored me, guided me, and protected me as I learned what I can and cannot do. I do not presume to represent these lineages beyond permissions extended by my teachers. With respect and appreciation, I acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, laws, and philosophies of the Indigenous Peoples with whom I also share land with during my work. We are all people with a responsibility to honour all our relations, for all that we have as a result of so many sacrifices and hardships endured by those who came before us.

Experience

To learn more please look at the following websites: www.wallacemurray.com www.moderngrowthmedicine.com www.getsoberprogram.com

I have over 25 years of experience.

Education

Some of my studies include an Advanced Counselling Skills Diploma, an Advanced Bachelor’s degree, a Post Baccalaureate Graduate Diploma.I am increasingly focused on emerging areas of trauma therapy and natural approaches to health. My approaches include: Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Programming parts therapies including genomics and epigenetics, Deep Brain Reorienting, indigenous modalities, and the growing field of plant medicines/ psychedelic studies alongside extra pharmacological healing approaches. My recent completed academic history is in the areas of Psychedelics: a completed Microprogram in Psychedelics and Spirituality Studies, both a Psychedelic-assisted Therapy certificate and an Advanced Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (PaT). I am presently completing a thesis in psychedelic studies.

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

CA$155 55 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
CA$120 55 min Online & In-person

Family Session

CA$175 55 min Online & In-person

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

CA$155 55 min Online & In-person

Psychotherapy

CA$155 55 min Online & In-person

Hypnotherapy

CA$155 55 min Online & In-person

Life Coaching

CA$155 55 min Online & In-person

Insurances

ReimbursementPrivate InsurancePrivate Pay
At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: Jul 20