Stories of courage, resilience and change. Hear from our clients how counselling has helped them discover freedom, strength and healing. Their words are more than experiences—they’re reminders that hope is real, and growth is possible. As you read their stories, see how therapy can make a positive difference in your life.
Been seeing Erika for a few months now. I’ve worked with other therapists before but felt connected to Erika quite early on. Erika has a knack to pick things up quickly and guides me to see things differently when i feel stuck but at the same time empowering me rather than telling me what I should or shouldn’t feel. Her sincerity made me feel heard and that I could trust her. She makes me feel safe sharing with her and I never feel judged which is really important. We still have lots of work to do but I feel hopeful having her on my healing journey. Thank you for all that you do.
Female (40s)
Working with Erika as my counsellor and coach has been highly effective in addressing the challenges I was facing in both my personal and professional life. I initially sought support due to difficulties managing life stressors that were also affecting my spiritual well-being. I was struggling with the pressures of daily life, which deeply impacted my faith and overall well-being. Through our sessions, Erika helped me gain clarity and set meaningful goals that aligned with my professional, personal, and spiritual values. Through targeted questioning, goal-setting, and reflective processing, she supported me in making decisions that have brought lasting change and growth in my life.
Male (30s)
I began counselling with Erika a year ago, and it has been one of the most liberating experiences of my life. With her guidance, I have been able to address long-standing challenges, including childhood trauma, insecurities, and anxiety issues I struggled to confront on my own. From the very beginning, Erika created a safe and non-judgmental space where I felt truly seen and supported. Although I was initially hesitant to trust, her patience, empathy, and compassion allowed me to gradually open up and share my story. She listened attentively and guided me through processing difficult emotions, offering both understanding and practical strategies for coping. Erika’s professional yet deeply compassionate approach has helped me build resilience and strengthened my ability to face life’s challenges with greater confidence. Most importantly, I have come to recognize my own value and worth. While I remain on my healing journey, the progress I have made with Erika’s support has been life-changing, and I am deeply grateful for her role in my growth.
Female (30s)
Our organization in Cambodia has partnered with Embracing Life Counseling to provide both coaching and counselling support for our executive leadership team of 12. Over time, each leader has benefited from Erika’s guidance, both in their personal development and in the training she has delivered to enhance their ability to understand and lead others effectively. The feedback from our leaders has been consistently positive, with noticeable improvements in individual growth as well as in the team’s interpersonal dynamics. We have experienced a meaningful impact on collaboration and trust within the group. Given the significant leadership challenges and responsibilities we face, we have established a long-term agreement with Embracing Life Counseling to continue supporting us. We highly recommend their services to any organization seeking to strengthen both individual leaders and team relationships.
Male (50s)
I have been working with Erika for several months and have experienced a remarkable transformation. From the very first meeting, it was easy to open up to her and share what I was going through. Through our sessions, I gained reassurance, discovered new perspectives, and developed practical steps that empowered me to move toward change and healing. Erika is both trustworthy and sincere. Unlike previous counselling experiences where it took me a long time to feel comfortable, with Erika I felt safe from the start. She is empathetic, insightful, and quick to recognize patterns while remembering important details from previous sessions. Her dedication to understanding each person’s culture, history, emotions, and challenges is evident in every interaction. I highly recommend Erika to anyone seeking counselling support—she truly has a gift for this work.
Female (20s)
I am deeply grateful for the time I’ve had with Erika—it has been such a blessing in my life. From the beginning, I felt safe and comfortable expressing my emotions and sharing my personal story. The supportive environment she created allowed me to explore both challenges and strengths openly. Through our sessions, I have learned a great deal about myself and gained practical tools that continue to help me, as well as those around me. Erika is a skilled listener who offers empathy, perspective, and thoughtful guidance. She brings encouragement into our sessions, creating a space filled with hope.
Female (40s)
I am truly grateful for Erika. Although she is my first therapist, she immediately made me feel safe, heard, and understood. She has an exceptional ability to connect the dots and recognize patterns in what I share, which has helped me greatly in my healing journey. Through our sessions, I’ve not only experienced deep healing but have also discovered strengths and potential within myself that I never knew existed. Each session is something I look forward to, as I continue to learn more about myself and break free from long-standing struggles. I wholeheartedly recommend Erika to anyone seeking support on their own path to healing and growth.
Female (20s)
Working with Erika has been one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life. From the very first session, she created a safe and compassionate space where I felt genuinely supported, heard and understood. With professionalism and heartfelt care, she has helped me to navigate mental health challenges while also nurturing my spiritual growth. Erika meets me exactly where I am—with patience, wisdom, and kindness—allowing me to be open about my struggles without fear of judgment. What stands out most is the way she listens with such genuine attentiveness. She takes time to truly understand me and offers thoughtful guidance that feels personal and deeply meaningful. I am profoundly grateful for her influence in my life. For anyone seeking healing, clarity, or growth in both mental and spiritual well-being, I cannot recommend her enough. She has truly been a blessing on my healing journey.
Female (20s)
I’ve been receiving coaching from Erika to support my life goals and relationships, and it has been a truly valuable experience. Erika is professional, patient, and compassionate. She listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and gently guides me to uncover my own answers. Through her coaching, I’ve gained clarity and discovered more of my potential, which has strengthened my determination to pursue my goals. This journey has helped me take meaningful steps toward living my best life with purpose and fulfillment.
Female (50s)
Erika has been a great help for my growth— especially in the areas of anxiety and lack of self confidence. I felt safe and seen. I feel comfortable opening up because she has a way of creating a non-judgemental and compassionate space. She guided me through the counselling process with ease and professionalism, helped me unload and understand the deep parts I didn’t even know were connected to my current problems. She is passionate in her work, empathetic, and would truthfully, yet respectfully, say what’s needed to be said/done for me to grow. I’m truly grateful to have Erika as I go through my healing process.
Female (20s)
Erika has been an amazing counselor. I came to her struggling with identity, body image, and toxic cultural beliefs, as well as the challenges of moving to a new country. Her kind and gentle approach made it easy to open up, and her honesty as a counselor is something I deeply value. Through our work, I’ve gained confidence, understood my triggers and root issues, and learned practical coping strategies that I continue to use. I especially appreciate her respect for my preferences and her faith-based approach, which has been deeply meaningful to me.
Female (20s)
I’m deeply grateful for the support I received from Erika. She created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share openly, which made me feel truly heard and understood. Through her active listening and gentle guidance, she helped me connect the dots between my current struggles and past experiences, allowing me to see new perspectives I hadn’t considered before.
What stood out most was her professionalism and her ability to help me see that there were small, actionable steps that I could take in my situation. Her coaching not only helped me get unstuck but also gave me the confidence to move forward.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her coach me during this season of my life, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, empathetic, and empowering support.
Female (30s)
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