Our experience as adoptees encompasses so many layers of emotions that it is very hard to fully comprehend the depth of our experience. Adoptees are best guided by counsellors who are trained and knowledgeable of the latest research in neuroscience, of how trauma impacts the brain, nervous system, memory, attachment and overall child development. In other words, counsellors working with adoptees need to be trauma, attachment and adoption-informed. Moreover, at “Unconditionally Adopted”, we are aware how our own personal adoption story helps us hold an incredible depth of understanding and empathy for our adoptees clients.

Our voices as adoptees have not often been heard, acknowledged, or validated by society. Sometimes, they have outrightly been suppressed. There is a societal pressure asking adoptees to be grateful for being adopted, for being saved, and for receiving a better life quality. At the same time, adoptees are often asked to remain silent about the painful side of being adopted or they are even considered ungrateful if they do dare to talk about it. However, as adoptees ourselves, we understand how painful and lonely it is to have our emotions ignored or rejected. 

We want to hear about your story and your experience, without needing to embellish or sugarcoat it.

Adoptees’ journey is to eventually come to terms with being adopted, exploring what it means to them, healing from their wounds, finding out who they are, and where they belong in this world. This theme is very specific to adoptees and is best explored with someone who has gone through that same journey, walked the same path, stumbled on the same pitfalls, felt similar emotions, struggled with the same inner demons, and finally found a way towards inner balance, peace and healing.

We would feel honoured to walk alongside you as you begin your epic journey.