Professional portrait

Holistic Registered Psychotherapist & Spiritual Guide
T.R.U.S.T. Wellness Inc.

I help Black and African descendants transform their grief, anxiety & depression using psychotherapy, herbalism, and ritual so they can awaken to their life purpose.

Welcome to T.R.U.S.T. Wellness Inc.

If you are here, you may have lost someone or something. It could be the separation that hurts, or the belief that you will never experience this person or state of being again. I am sorry for your loss.

Come because your Grief has brought you here. Stay for the transformation.

At T.R.U.S.T. Wellness Inc., we blend life experience and wisdom with academia and indigenous technologies to assist others on their journey of awakening.

To Awaken, we must Remember. This process of remembering is important for all of us as the journey to Earth side has us to forget who we truly are and what we came here to fulfill.

Trauma from loss and the Grief it brings can provide a pathway to remembering.

Central to the work here is the journey of Grief and her profound teachings. The grieving Spirit is challenged with:

  • Remaining open to Grief's offerings without being consumed by her;
  • Rediscovering Self along the journey and awakening full of wisdom;
  • Expanding levels of awareness and transmuting energy to be free.

Grief, in all her glory, is a Divinely Feminine being that upon meeting her can erupt chaos or peace. She has the power to Destroy and then Create. Inability to embrace Grief wholly can cause friction along the journey and have you to feel stuck, lost, confused, and disconnected.

The Mission

To guide Black individuals and communities to their Awakening by alchemizing their Grief.

The Motto

Release and Be Well.

The Vision

The advancement and liberation of Black peoples through redefining the Grief relationship and reconnecting to Spirit, Ancestors and Nature.

Grief alchemy is the process of using Grief as a catalyst for elevation and transformation of Self. It is an ancient science that we have displaced in a grief illiterate society. This process of transformation involves trust in oneself as well as trusting the process of Grief. I coined the term T.R.U.S.T. to outline the elements required in trusting the grief journey while (re)awakening to Self:

T

Time

The illusory concept that often exists in the context of scarcity. If days have ever felt shorter or longer, or completely missed while grieving, it is because Grief can distort our sense of time by locking her energy in parts of our minds and bodies. When we expand on our journey, we can discover that time is an abundant resource that we can create for ourselves. There is also a storytelling element to Grief that allows us to reenvision the things that happen to us and release what is not needed.

R

Release

Moving forward involves choosing not to return to what once was. Grief includes a longing and desire for things to return as they were. Yet, a tight grip on what used to be can create blockages and stagnate Grief energy. You release to be free; free to see yourself as you really are and free to make your own choices about how to live. In the process of releasing, you will also Unlearn.

U

Unlearn

To unlearn is to reverse thinking patterns, paradigms and identities that you created out of survival. Unlearn to stop falling into the same cycles that cause you to develop a distorted perspective of your relationship with Grief, one that binds you to what is lost and removes sight of what is to be gained. Unlearn what you know to explore what is possible. Unlearning paves the way for Surrender.

S

Surrender

Surrender to the entire process of (re)connecting to yourself and meeting yourself (again) as Spirit. It is a Knowing that we are humans and once this physical form leaves, our Spiritual being will remain. Surrender involves easing up on resistance and succumbing to Grief and all her wildly raw experiences.

T

Transform

We alchemize Grief so we can summons the memory of our original identity to engage in purposeful living. In a world that is very much disconnected from Self, we actively choose to maintain the connection with our Spirit.

Ready to take this journey? Let's get started.

Acknowledgement: We acknowledge the land we are standing on today is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We acknowledge the Ancestors who came before us during the Transatlantic slave trade providing an indisputable influence on the Americas and the Caribbean. We acknowledge the Orishas who accompanied them. May all our clean Ancestors be acknowledged. Thank you for coming before us. Asé.

Professional portrait

About Akosua

Hi there. I am Akosua. I bridge the gap between traditional psychotherapy based on Eurocentric ideals, and African traditional spirituality guiding others back home to Self. Central to most African traditional spiritual practices is Ancestors, Nature and Spirit. I weave all of these elements into a beautiful tapestry of purposeful work. I am honoured to work with you.

My personal journey involves traversing through a process of remembering Self, my purpose, and my medicine, and it continues to evolve. This journey is a continuous experience of drawing upon Grief and her teachings to awaken and be free.

My practice was created out of my own experiences with Grief and loss. Professionally, I have been engaging in Grief work for 13 years, starting in the Violence Against Women department at a social service agency. Personally, it has been my work for multiple lifetimes. These Grief encounters have taken me from the depths of not wanting to be on this physical plane to the pinnacles of ecstasy and self discovery, and back again.

The work I do is relational and connective. This means the initial focus is a secure and collaborative connection with who I am working with, ultimately mirroring the relationship with Self.

My approach is holistic, always acknowledging the presence of what lies beyond the physical. To alchemize Grief, we require support from all realms. Some of my work can look like rituals to stir up Spirit, somatic and grounding practices, or Nature's herbal remedies to aid in holistic restoration after Grief has had her way.

Everyday, I choose to answer the calling of my Spirit. My prayer for you is that wherever your Grief finds you, that you also choose to embark on this sacred journey of T.R.U.S.T. in Grief and in Self. Thank you for trusting me.

Education and Credentials

  • MEd Counselling Psychology: Counselling and Psychotherapy, OISE/University of Toronto
  • Specialized/additional studies in: Mental Health and Addiction, Grief and Bereavement, Holistic Nutrition, Narrative Therapy
  • Registered Psychotherapist licensed in Ontario, Canada
  • Reiki Master Level & Energy Alchemy
  • Ancestor returned who holds Indigenous Wisdom
  • Verified by Psychology Today

Services

1:1 Therapy + Energy Work

1:1 Therapy + Energy Work

A blend of traditional talk therapy and Ancestral wisdom in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Sessions are 1hr in length. My therapeutic style is open and collaborative, drawing from a range of appropriate modalities with your consent.

Tinctures and Herbal Capsules

Tinctures and Herbal Capsules

Herbal formulas in the form of tinctures and capsules are for oral consumption. There is typically a specific diet that will accompany the herbal blend and is included along with instructions. A consultation is required before I work with herbs. Firstly I consult with you to understand what needs to be realigned, and then I consult with Ancestors and Spirit to determine the optimal herbal combination for you. The herbal blends are unique to each client and address the differences in biological makeup as well as the root of the issue. In this way, we are always collaborating to Release and Be Well.

Yoni Steams

Yoni Steams

A Yoni steam is a prepared herbal blend for the purpose of steaming the yoni (vagina). A consultation is required as I am firstly consulting with you to understand what needs to be realigned, and then I am consulting with Ancestors and Spirit to determine the best herbal combination for you. Two clients may have the same issue, but each issue can have different origins. For example, the origin of fibroids can be either unresolved grief which stagnates energy in the womb, or it can be due to overconsumption of foods not in alignment with one's biological makeup. Therefore, each steam is unique to each client. Each package includes 6 weeks of steaming. Upon completion, we reassess.

Group Therapy/ Workshops

Group Therapy/ Workshops

Traditionally, community members did not grieve alone. They grieved as a collective body, sharing the load and holding space for Grief to be expressed and heard aloud. Explore ways of moving through Grief in a community-like setting.

Essential Oils

Essential Oils

This handcrafted oil blend kit was created to assist in aligning the energetic frequency held in your 7 main chakras for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. These are meant to be used directly on the skin but can also be added to a diffuser. These oils have been infused with Reiki for your pleasure.

Shop Now →

Free Guide: Grief Rituals to Bring Peace After Loss

Dive into the world of ritual and awaken to a new connection with Self and your Grief. Receive practical steps and reflections to shift your Grief journey and invite more peace.

"Healing is an ongoing journey of coming Home to yourself."

Resources

I have carefully curated this resource page to assist you on your grief journey and path to awakening.

Recommended Books

Let’s connect

I aim to respond within 24-48hrs.