Owner / Director, RTC

Jessica Acs

I provide a relational approach to help clients uncover the essence of what truly matters—sparking truth, creativity, and personal direction.

Guided by inquiry and intuition, I aim to reveal sources of awareness that illuminate pathways to and from the core of the self and soul. Together, we uncover insights and knowledge that nurture wisdom, self-esteem, and a deeper connection to the whole.

I support clients navigating emotional challenges, intimacy, empowerment, codependency, attachment, life transitions, and purpose. This process not only enriches personal growth and relationships but also inspires clarity and alignment in professional and business endeavours.

My approach fosters a relational connection between your unique mind and body narratives, exploring pathways to personal growth, joy, and healing.

If you’re curious about my background in somatic arts, you can learn more about my story here.

“Somatics” as an orientation accesses a living philosophy and informs a way of being, relationally.

It offers a means of listening beyond words and rationality, via a perceptive listening through the mind and body.

It uncovers and explores an innate intelligence that integrates everything that we are connected to and from.

Designation &

Trainings

Designated as a Registered Counsellor (RTC) in British Columbia, Canada. I am presently offering Somatic Counselling, Integrative Somatic Coaching, education and consulting online, globally.

I studied psychology at York University prior to devoting myself to the art of facilitation as a movement teacher/therapist and coach (2006-2016).

After the closure of The Parlour Studio (2016-2021) I completed an intensive counselling program and practicum while studying with Somatic Experiencing International®.

Additional extended trainings that influence the practice include:

Trainings + Certifications:

  • Somatic Experiencing Institute® (Yr 1 & 2, Beg/Int I, II, III)

  • Vancouver Orca Institute, Counselling Therapist

  • ReBirthing Breathwork International

  • Vancouver School of Body Work & Massage: Tantra Yoga Teaching Training

  • Body Harmonics Pilates, Mat, Post-Rehab, Full Equipment, Mentorship

  • Liz Koch: Core Awareness Somatic Psoas Training

  • Deb Dana: Polyvagal Theory in Therapy

  • Tom Myers: Anatomy Trains in Motion

  • Inner Dance - Palawan, Phil.

  • MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Relief Meditation 1 & 2 (Ontario 2x16wk training)

  • Vipassana

I currently reside on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional land of Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.

For information about the land you reside on, there is a map of the America’s that you can explore at Native Land Digital.