About

Hi, I’m Celeste.

I’m a personal development and business coach based in Ottawa, Ontario.

I help women and solopreneurs gain clarity, build confidence, and create meaningful, sustainable change – without overcomplicating the process.

Why This Work Matters

I created this space to make high-quality, accessible personal development and emotional well-being education available beyond traditional therapy.

I believe psychoeducation is a powerful tool for change. When you understand how your mind, patterns, and behaviours work, you’re no longer stuck reacting – instead, you’re able to move with intention.

I also believe in the ripple effect:
When one person becomes more self-aware, grounded, and aligned, it impacts every relationship, decision, and environment around them. This is why I offer sliding scale for those who are just starting out. I believe in improving accessibility when it comes to education – especially when it comes to mental health.

My Approach

My work sits at the intersection of psychology, strategy, and real-life application.

This means:

We don’t just explore insight → We translate it into action
We don’t stay in theory → We focus on implementation
We don’t aim for perfection → We aim for sustainable progress

Coaching with me is structured, collaborative, and grounded in science-backed evidence. You’ll leave sessions not just understanding yourself better, but knowing what to do next.

My Background

My foundation is in psychology, research, and clinical work. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.

I’ve been working in mental health since 2013 in both research and supporting adults in their mental health journey. Over the past decade, I’ve contributed to academic, outpatient, and hospital-based research, including manuscript preparation, research design, knowledge translation, and presentations at local, national, and international conferences.

I was also heavily involved in participant recruitment and marketing initiatives, consistently exceeding recruitment targets. This experience not only shaped my evidence-based approach to coaching, but also strengthened my understanding of ethical marketing and how professionals can grow their practices while remaining aligned with their values and integrity.

Alongside my clinical work, I founded the Canadian Psychotherapist Support Group (CPSG) in 2022 and created a national directory to support cross-provincial collaboration and referrals between clinicians. I’ve also spent years working behind the scenes with clinicians, where I have helped them reclaim administrative time and build more efficient practices without sacrificing the quality of their care.

I’ve been coaching since 2023 and what I’ve seen consistently is this: when people understand the patterns keeping them stuck and have clear, values-aligned steps to move forward, they build momentum. That momentum builds on itself, strengthening self-trust, reinforcing confidence, and creating the conditions necessary for meaningful, lasting change. What makes my approach distinct is that I’ve sat on both sides of the table: I’ve supported clinicians in growing their practices, and I’ve done the work of building a successful practice myself.

Why I Transitioned Into Coaching

While I found psychotherapy deeply meaningful, I made an intentional decision to move into coaching after recognizing how quickly and powerfully change can occur when the focus shifts from exploration into insight and action. Many of the people I worked with weren’t just seeking deeper understanding. They wanted clarity, direction, and momentum. Coaching allows me to meet that need more directly.

What sets my approach apart is how quickly we get to that clarity. Rather than relying solely on questions, I actively synthesize patterns in real time, offering structured insights into what you’re experiencing and why. You’re not left trying to piece things together on your own. You’re given multiple perspectives and frameworks so you can identify what resonates, feel accurately seen, and move forward with confidence.

Together, we work with clear goals, focus on forward movement, and create tangible, real-world change. Rather than staying in exploration, we translate insight into action, so progress becomes visible, measurable, and sustainable. My approach stays grounded in psychology, designed for people who are ready to move forward and see meaningful results.

What I Focus On

My work centers around:

Personal growth

Self-concept and identity
Trauma-informed growth and building emotional resilience
Interpersonal relationships and communication
Lived experience with intersectionality

Practice and business development

Business clarity, structure, and decision-making
Marketing and positioning
Caseload growth and sustainability
Workflow and administrative efficiency

At its core, my work explores the relationship between how we see ourselves and how we move through the world, and how changing one transforms the other.

Working With Me

Clients often come to me when they feel:

Stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear on next steps
Aware of patterns but unsure how to change them
Capable of more, but lacking the structure or direction to get there

They stay because they experience:

Clearer thinking and more confident decision-making
Feeling deeply understood in a non-judgmental space
Increased self-trust and confidence
Meaningful progress in the areas that matter most to them

A Note on Cultural Understanding

I hold a strong commitment to working with individuals who identify as part of BIPOC communities. Many of my clients have shared how meaningful it is to work with someone who intuitively understands their lived experience, without needing to over-explain, filter, or code-switch.

That ease creates space for deeper, more honest work.

If You’re Here

You likely already have insight.
You’ve done the reflection. You’ve thought things through.
Now you’re looking for clarity, direction, and a way to move forward.
That’s where our work begins.

Work With Me

If you’re ready to move from insight to action, you can explore ways to work with me below.

Book a free 15-minute consult to see if we’re a good fit!

View my services and offerings here.