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ABOUT CHAPLAIN BARBEL WRAY

COMPASSIONATE COACHING, GRIEF SUPPORT & SPIRITUAL CARE

Chaplain Barbel Wray is a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist™, life coach, funeral celebrant, Christian mentor, speaker, and musician with more than 20 years of experience.


Online consultations and support are available to clients residing throughout North America.

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Our Service Areas

Compassionate Support Across Borders

Proudly supporting individuals across North America and select European countries through personalized online grief recovery and life coaching services.

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Chaplain Barbel Wray

Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist™

LIFE COACH • FUNERAL CELEBRANT • CHRISTIAN MENTOR • SPEAKER • MUSICIAN

ABOUT BARBEL

More Than 20 Years of Compassionate Support

Since founding Hope Renewed Online in 2004, Barbel has supported individuals and families through grief, difficult relationships, life changes, and times of uncertainty.


Her approach brings together compassionate listening, practical tools, professional training, and individualized support that respects each person’s experiences, beliefs, and pace.

Experience

HOPE RENEWED ONLINE

Experience

This advanced training has allowed me to connect with and support people online, regardless of distance. I currently offer online consultations and support to clients throughout North America.


Her work combines compassionate support, practical tools, and a personalized approach to help clients take meaningful steps forward, one step at a time.

Grief Recovery Specialization

Advanced Grief Recovery Method

Grief Recovery Specialization

Barbel is a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist™ through the Grief Recovery Institute®.


She provides one-on-one support for grief connected to death, divorce, health changes, loss of trust, difficult relationships, and other experiences that may feel painful or unfinished.


Online grief recovery support is available to clients throughout North America.

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CHAPLAINCY AND SPIRITUAL CARE

Training and Credentials

Barbel completed a Certificate of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care at William and Catherine Booth College.


Her additional training includes Psychological First Aid and Assisting Individuals in Crisis. She also offers Christian prayer and spiritual mentoring for clients who would like faith to be part of their support.

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COMPASSIONATE ADVOCACY

Support with Care and Respect

Barbel offers non-clinical coaching and advocacy support for people navigating grief, anxiety, burnout, difficult relationships, and the effects of abuse.


Her work focuses on compassionate listening, practical next steps, and helping each client feel heard, respected, and supported.


Life coaching and grief recovery support do not replace medical care, psychotherapy, crisis care, or other licensed mental health services. These professional services are not covered by health insurance benefits.

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Let’s Start with a Conversation

Book a free, confidential 45-minute consultation to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and decide whether Barbel’s support feels right for you.


Online grief recovery, life coaching, prayer, and mentoring services are available to clients throughout North America.


In-person celebration-of-life services are available in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, by arrangement.

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Please complete this short form to request a free consultation with Chaplain Barbel Wray. Your responses will help her understand your needs and explore how she may support you. Online consultations are available to clients across North America and select European countries. Appointments are generally scheduled between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT), subject to availability.

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Cancellation & Rescheduling

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible.


Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may affect someone else who is waiting for an available appointment time. A fee may apply for missed appointments or no-shows.

Appointments may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice.