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Soothing Conversations with Chantal

I offer a gentle, safe, non-judgemental space where you can heal grief and trauma through art, talking therapy, and spiritual support. Always at your own pace.

When I was at the worst of my grief, I found it so hard to find the words. Luckily, I had an art practice and was able to dive in. When you book a session, you don't have to talk if it's too hard. We can start with doodles, marks on paper, or even traces of colour. Art has that ability to connect us to our emotions and I wouldn't be surprised if you found yourself creating something powerful, even if you have never seen yourself as an artist. The point is not for it to be pretty. It's to express what you cannot say with words. When the time is right, we can then move to more traditional speaking therapy. But also, we can go back and forth, depending on how you feel. One thing I do, which most other counsellors don't, is that I also create an energetic space where you are supported by angels so the whole process feels extra safe. And unlike spiritual counsellors, I have a solid training and undergo regular supervision. And if that wasn't enough, I can bring my aromatherapy knowledge into sessions as I know how powerful scents can be for both healing and bringing memories. You can choose what you like in what I offer. I never push anything on anyone. Gentleness, compassion, and absence of judgment are part of my core values. There are other modalities that I practice that are not listed here so feel free to ask. I am here to walk alongside you.

11/01/2026

That pause - that breath - is power.

It’s where clarity lives.

It’s where you can see that someone’s harshness may come from their own pain, not from truth. It can also prevent misunderstandings getting out of control and beyond redemption.

It takes time to choose presence over reaction. To allow it to protect your peace, integrity, grace, strength, and your healing.

This is where you reclaim your sovereignty and self-respect.

Where in your grief, or in your life right now, can you choose presence instead of reaction?

11/01/2026

There comes a moment after grief and trauma when trust begins to return.

Trust in yourself. Trust in your inner compass. Trust that even without certainty, you will be shown the next step.

This is where faith lives. Not as belief in outcomes, but as a quiet knowing that life is still weaving with you.

When you trust yourself again, you stop forcing, rushing, or bracing. You listen. You respond. You allow.

And beautiful things begin to happen, not because you tried to make it happen, but because you were willing to walk forward with an open heart and step into the unknown.

This shows courage and grace.

10/01/2026

My first birthday without my mother.

It was still a day of celebration. Laughter. Fun. Window shopping. Tears. Sadness. Food.

Unexpected moments of pure joy and excitement. Remembering as Mum loved celebrating our birthdays making delicious cakes. Memories.

Mum whispered 'happy birthday' in my ear.

My heart is full. 💙🧡🩷

It will get easier. But for now I stay with what ever arises.

09/01/2026

Choosing a word for the year has been something I have done for years now. It is a reminder for when I go off track and begin to feel downhearted about life and my business.

Last year it was adventure. I thought travel. It ended up being travelling through grief and so much more.

The word comes to me either in a meditation or simply drops in at any time without thought. Love when this happens as it resonates sending shivers up and down my spine.

I am excited about this coming year. Curious to see what it will bring me. And how I can keep supporting you as you travel through your grief and emotions.

Is this something you do? If so, what is your word? Or is this something new you are going to try.

https://open.substack.com/pub/chantalvanderhaeghen/p/embracing-the-new-year-with-a-word?r=2ioah9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/01/2026

Grief is deeply confusing.

We never know how we are going to feel from one minute to the next.

It encompasses a gamut of emotions that we don’t expect.

From deep sadness. To anger. To numbness. To relief. To confusion. To a moment of feeling ok.

Is this normal?
That it is.

Will it always be this painful?
No. But it takes time. Because it isn’t linear. It twists and turns.

You spiral down. You spiral back up again.

Grief is a normal response to loss. It lives in our hearts, bodies, our minds and our souls.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. There is only your way.

Remember what you are feeling is real. You are grieving.

And you are not alone.

Over time it will get better. Yet, we will always feel grief because the love we felt will always be there.

06/01/2026

One more of the firsts since my mother died nearly a year ago - my birthday.

Where did this year go?

On the one hand, it feels like how did I get here. On the other, it each day, week, and month felt protracted.

It is all a blur. Yet, there is also clarity.

It is a juxtaposition of what the world expected and what my soul was carrying.

A photo of us on my 50th birthday in all our colourful glory. This is where my love for colour comes from.

05/01/2026

There are so many ways our connection with our loved ones continues.

Because grief isn’t only about absence. It’s also about love and a continuing relationship with them.

Sometimes it’s a scent that stops us mid-step. A phrase we suddenly hear ourselves saying. A light touch on our skin. A smile at something they loved and we know do.

It isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t always make sense.

It takes time to realise that the connection with our loved one changes shape. They will always be in our heart.

It’s a new relationship that keeps evolving and love keeps finding new ways to be with us.

That is what keeps us going.

03/01/2026

Give yourself the time to be with yourself and your spirit and feel it wrap your arms around you. xx

02/01/2026

In the liminal space. In the quiet before the busyness. There is time to breathe. Reflect. Take what you want from the year just gone. Leave what you don't in that year. To consider what you didn't do. What you would still like to do.

Ask yourself what is something you have always wanted to but haven't. Look at why. Create a plan to gently get started.

02/01/2026

The year that was. I would be interested to see how yours was. If you feel called to please read and then comment.

It was a big for so many people - a year of completions. That it most certainly was for me.

Sometimes, I wonder how I got through it as it was such a blur.

Here is one of the quotes: “This year asked me to stop being who I thought I still was and to allow my truth to surface without the need for clarity.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/chantalvanderhaeghen/p/2025-the-year-i-was-being-pulled?r=2ioah9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

31/12/2025

May your spirit guide you, and your body remember peace, as you enter this new phase in your life.

One without the person you loved.

One that has shaped you beyond recognition.

One you want to be in.

30/12/2025

This time of year is pure luxury. Somehow it is easier to give yourself permission to let go and have fun. In my case, be creative with words.

On Substack I can be more personal. Share my stories around grief and trauma to hopefully spark something within you. Recognition. Hope.

Substack.com/

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Allow your inner self to shine

Be gloriously, beautifully and confidently YOU

What if you no longer had to stand and watch your life go by?

What if you never ever had to feel invisible, unheard or not good enough again?

What if you truly felt like the heroine (and not just an extra) of your life?

Does this sound familiar?

Hello divine woman.

I’m Chantal Vanderhaeghen and I love supporting and showing women like you that no matter what you have come through you can still lead an incredible life full of love, joy and adventure.

Over the years I had often asked myself the above questions. I felt lost and confused until I took the leap over the edge into the unknown and sought out professional help.

What a difference that made in my life. It was a life-changer.

My sense of self changed dramatically with a few tears and meltdowns in amongst it all. But don’t let that put you off.

I now have my holistic toolbox that I love and adore. I have filled it over the years with life experience, my inner knowing, plus meditation, mindfulness, reiki, and tapping. Now it is time to share it with you.

Because who would you be if you had unwavering confidence in yourself?

Let’s find out how we can co-create this for you - this incredible sense of Yourself.

Unfold Your Confidence is for you if you are:

A woman who is feeling lost and confused. Maybe you’ve been through a lot of change – a life-altering experience or the kids have left home or your relationship has changed; whatever it is, you’ve lost your sense of purpose.

A woman who feels like a fraud – because you should be feeling happy. On the surface, you have it all, but deep inside is a different story – something is missing and you can’t figure it out.

A woman who knows that there is more than this. You know longer want to be on the treadmill of doubt, people-pleasing or overwhelmed and controlled by your emotions. You want to wake up looking forward to the day ahead and all the possibilities.

A woman who thinks, “I am confident, but…”. It’s that but. It’s those excuses, those feelings we put aside or buried deep within, keeping your hostage from living fully.

When you feel confident, you accept yourself for who you are and then, your happiness unfolds.

How you can work with me

face to face or online sessions in Confident Living

Online Meditation and Tapping courses

Long-distance Reiki sessions

Meditation and women’s groups

Because I believe in you - unequivocally. My commitment to you is that I hold you lovingly with a dose of straight-talking in a safe space as you unfold and discover how to feel confident as the woman you are meant to be.

And above all, you’ll discover your presence is more than enough.

>> See my services tab on this page for the details of my offerings

Click on this link to have a free 15-minute chat to see if we are a good fit for each other before you commit because it’s important to me that you do. http://bit.ly/2zSLIL5

Looking forward to connecting with you. Chantal

Confidence mentor and Intuitive Guide

M: 0414 386 882

E: chantal@unfoldyourfreedom.com.au