About Priscila
Meet Priscila Coleff
My journey began in Mexico City, where my interest in psychology grew into a lifelong curiosity about what shapes us as human beings. Over nearly two decades, that curiosity has taken me through clinical counselling, somatic approaches, dream work, and explorations of spirituality and consciousness.
Along the way, I began to recognize something missing: a space where psychological understanding and the deeper, sometimes difficult-to-explain parts of human experience could truly meet. That realization eventually led me to create Gaia Counselling.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Therapy with me is a conversation, not a formula.
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what’s wrong or what you want to talk about. We begin wherever you are, with curiosity, openness, and without pressure to have everything figured out.
My role isn’t to tell you what your experiences mean. Together, we explore what emerges through conversation, emotions, relationships, the body, dreams, and the patterns that may be shaping your life.
Some sessions are reflective and conversational. Others invite us to slow down, notice what’s happening beneath the surface, or explore something that has been difficult to put into words.
There’s room for both psychology and spirituality in our work, without requiring you to follow any particular belief or framework.
How I Got Here
Growing up in Mexico City, I developed a deep curiosity about human behaviour, emotions, and what makes us who we are. That interest led me to study psychology at Universidad Iberoamericana, where I graduated in 2006.
Moving to Vancouver marked an important turning point in my personal and professional life. I continued my education at Adler University, earning a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and developing a deeper understanding of the therapeutic relationship.
As my work evolved, I became increasingly interested in approaches that recognize the connection between mind, body, and deeper emotional experience. I pursued training in somatic approaches, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and shamanic traditions, expanding the ways I understood healing and personal transformation.
My work with Indigenous communities in Northern British Columbia introduced me to different perspectives on healing, spirituality, and our connection to nature. Alongside my experience in BC's public mental health system, these years deepened my understanding of complex psychological challenges and the importance of bringing different approaches to healing together.
Over the years, I noticed that people often struggled to find professional support for experiences involving psychedelics, spirituality, dreams, and profound personal transformation. There seemed to be a gap between conventional psychological care and the deeper meaning people were searching for.
Gaia grew from a desire to bridge that gap. I wanted to create a space where depth psychology, dream work, somatic awareness, and psychedelic integration could come together within a grounded, compassionate therapeutic relationship.
Today, Gaia reflects both my professional training and the experiences that have shaped my understanding of what it means to be human.
THE STORY BEHIND GAIA
Why I Started Gaia
When I first began studying psychology, I was fascinated by the complexity of the human mind. But as my own life unfolded, I came to understand that there were parts of the human experience that psychology alone couldn’t always explain.
My personal encounters with profound experiences, alongside years of working with people from different backgrounds, gradually changed the way I understood healing. I became increasingly drawn to the relationship between our psychological lives and the deeper experiences that shape who we are — our dreams, emotions, bodies, spirituality, and search for meaning.
Throughout my career, I often found myself standing between two worlds. Clinical psychology offered valuable knowledge and structure, while spiritual and experiential traditions opened doors to aspects of ourselves that aren’t always easy to put into words. Yet these worlds rarely seemed to meet.
I started Gaia because I didn’t believe people should have to choose between them.
I wanted to create the kind of therapeutic space I had come to value through my own journey — one grounded in professional understanding, yet open to mystery, curiosity, and the many ways we experience life.
For me, Gaia isn’t simply a counselling practice. It’s the coming together of my personal journey, my professional experience, and a belief that meaningful inner work begins when we’re willing to explore the whole of ourselves.
THE VALUES BEHIND MY WORK
What I Stand For
Depth Over Quick Fixes
I believe our struggles often have something important to tell us. While finding relief matters, I’m also interested in understanding what’s beneath the surface — the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape how we relate to ourselves and the world.
Curiosity Without Judgment
There is no single right way to experience or understand life. Whether we’re exploring difficult emotions, recurring dreams, or profound spiritual experiences, I approach each conversation with openness, curiosity, and respect for your unique perspective.
Your Meaning Belongs to You
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Credentials & Professional Background
Education and Registration
Adler University — Vancouver, BC
Universidad Iberoamericana — Mexico City
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors BCACC
Specialized Training
The International Focusing Institute
Solution Talk Therapy
Levels 1 and 2
Pacifica Institute
Mediumship
Angel University
Applied Jungian Studies
Applied Jungian Studies
Applied Jungian Studies
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies
Leslie Ellis, PhD
Steve Aizenstat, PhD
Bio-Energy Healing
Victoria Howson
Adler University
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Does My Approach Resonate With You?
If something you’ve read about my journey, values, or approach to therapy feels meaningful to you, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
A free 20-minute consultation gives us a chance to get to know each other, talk about what brings you here, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.
There’s no pressure or obligation to continue.