People will forget what you said. They will forget what you did. But they will never forget, how you made them feel – Maya Angelou
Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. — Malcolm Forbes
“I can see myself in all things and all people around me.” — Sanskrit Phrase
Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself – Hermann Hesse
Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except your self. – Gautama Buddha
Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person. – Rachel Naomi Remen
Sometimes solitude is a real heaven for the tired minds and a marvelous sanctuary for the wounded souls! ― Mehmet Murat ildan
Believe in a love that is stored up for you like an inheritance, so large that you can travel as far as you wish and never step outside of it. — Rilke
A lot of different flowers make a bouquet. — Muslim Origin
Remember, the entrance door to the sanctuary is inside you. – Rumi

Our Vision

A Sanctuary is a place of comfort, safety and healing, a refuge from the storms of our life. At Sanctuary counselling and training we aim not only to provide a sanctuary for our clients but to help them build one within themselves.

To Learn More about Sanctuary Counselling And Training’s Staff

Sunna Murphy,
H.B.A., M.S.W, R.S.W.
Pronouns: She/Her

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Our Approach

Therapists at Sanctuary Counselling and Training employ a strengths-based, client centered approach to therapeutic work in a trauma-informed, attachment based model.

Our approach integrates depth therapies to explore the core issues, behavioural modalities that teach and build skills, trauma processing to reduce intrusive symptoms and embodiment techniques to really gain a felt sense of safety, self-compassion and calm.

Our trainings incorporate the latest neurobiology and trauma research and are delivered in an accessible and authentic style that prioritizes group experiential learning, arts-based activities and use of self.

We create a safe and comforting environment that allows our clients to explore their own creative path to healing, learning and growth.

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Our News

Transforming Your Inner Critic

Join Sanctuary Counselling and Edge of Grey Encaustics as we dig deeply and explore our inner critic.

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Vicarious Resilience

Join us for monthly peer meetings in a safe and supportive space for debrief and community connection.

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March 29, 2018

We participated in a community small business fair at Lakeside Hope House in Guelph organized by the Circles program.Circles is a community based anti-poverty initiative that creates opportunities for connections across economic barriers.

April 25, 2018

We provided a workshop for Parenting In A New Society group at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Center in Kitchener on self care and boundaries!