Meet Shea: The Person Behind Pathfinder

I’m Shea Pestell, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Life Coach with a passion for helping people better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives.

My interest in personal development comes from experience. Throughout my own life, I’ve navigated difficult transitions, questioned my direction, and experienced what it’s like when things no longer feel right, even when you can’t immediately explain why.

My time in the military, along with my own experiences of personal growth, taught me that the challenges we consciously recognize aren’t always the whole story. Sometimes the beliefs, expectations, and patterns influencing our lives are much deeper than we initially realize.

That’s why my approach combines clinical hypnotherapy, subconscious exploration, self-discovery, and practical coaching.

Rather than assuming I know what’s holding someone back or telling them what their life should look like, I help clients explore their experiences, better understand themselves, and discover what moving forward might mean for them.

Today, I work with adults navigating uncertainty and dissatisfaction, young people discovering who they are and what they want, and parents looking for better ways to support their teenagers.

My goal is simple: to help people develop greater self-understanding, clarity, and confidence so they can create lives that feel more intentional and aligned.

Outside of my work, you’ll often find me enjoying British Columbia’s outdoors, woodworking, spending time on the water, or relaxing with my cats.