Spiritual Coaching and Intelligence with Dr. Carole Gaato

Are you living from your Ideal Self?

Having a life that is purposeful and values-driven
Sustaining faith during troubling times
Making compassionate and wise decisions

Are there areas of your life that still feel out of alignment?

Strengthen your spiritual intelligence and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

As a Registered Psychologist in Coquitlam, I’ve observed that when my therapy clients begin shifting out of anxiety, depression, and low mood – often linked to the ego, that fearful and disconnected part of ourselves, something beautiful happens.

They enter a beginner’s mind-body state of calmness, comfort and openness to growth.

In these moments, deeper questions often arise, such as:

“Is this all there is?”
“How do I move past the blocks keeping me from my full potential?”
“Who am I really? How can I discover and love my true self?”
“How can I trust that I’m making the right choices in life?”

These profound questions signal a shift toward spiritual intelligence, personal development and a deeper self-awareness.

I invite my clients to go deeper and start exploring their Best Self and nurturing their Higher Self through intentional, values-driven reflection and spiritual growth.

Yet many wonder: Where do I even begin?

This is where developing spiritual intelligence provides a grounded, compassionate path forward.

My Offering: Spiritual Intelligence Assessment and Coaching

As part of my evolving practice as a Psychologist in Coquitlam, I am pleased to offer a new area of expertise focused on spiritual development and personal growth.

I am certified in a transformative process called the SQ21 Assessment: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence.

Developed by Cindy Wigglesworth, the SQ21 defines Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) as the “ability to behave with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace, regardless of the circumstances.”

This personal growth tool offers a faith-neutral, research-based framework for deep self-reflection and emotional healing.

Why Choose the SQ21 Spiritual Intelligence Assessment?

Many of life’s biggest questions are difficult to address through traditional therapy alone, such as:

“What is my life’s deeper purpose?”
“How do I make decisions aligned with my Higher Self?”
“How can I cultivate wisdom, compassion, and inner peace?”

The SQ21 helps you navigate these questions by measuring 21 specific skills of spiritual intelligence, including:

Awareness of one’s own worldview
Awareness of the interconnectedness of life
Maintaining Higher Self leadership over ego reactions
Complexity of inner thought and emotional awareness

Unlike some spiritual approaches that can feel abstract or vague, the SQ21 offers clear, measurable competencies that can be intentionally developed through practice and guidance.

Benefits of Developing Your Spiritual Intelligence

Greater clarity about your life’s purpose and true calling
Reduced suffering as you uncover what truly matters to you
Becoming a calmer, more fulfilled person — whether as a partner, parent, leader, or friend

The SQ21 offers practical, grounded “training wheels” for creating a life that is balanced mind, body, and spirit — a life rooted in wisdom, compassion, and inner peace.

If you’re curious about how the SQ21 can support your personal and spiritual growth, both within and beyond therapy, I invite you to contact me for more info.