Personal Interview With Tricia-Kay Williams, A Proud Jamaican Woman
Tricia-Kay Williams is a multi-ethnic woman married to Basil Williams and currently lives in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Tricia-Kay is presently a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Coach, and the owner of Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. In addition, the host of a YouTube channel and Podcast call Meta Transitions, she is a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant for Organizations in Higher Education. Tricia-Kay is the person she is today because she was determined to achieve her goals despite the obstacles in her way. She strived despite them.
Tricia-Kay Williams, A Proud Jamaican Woman
Who is Tricia-Kay?
Tricia-Kay is an immigrant who grew up in a humble home in the valley of Mount Charles, Parish of St. Andrew in Jamaica. Come down memory lane as we describe the beautiful island of Jamaica where she grew up. Jamaica is very proud of its freedom legacy, where formerly enslaved people fought for freedom and won. That fighting spirit continues today in the heart of its people and trickles down to hard work and hustle being part of the culture. The Jamaican motto is "Out of Many One People," this phrase signifies that a large percentage of the Jamaican people are multi-ethnic. This multi-ethnicity started with colonizers raping and having children with people they enslaved. However, the motto is seen today as a positive thing. The motto takes inspiration from many cultures: Spanish, French, British, East-African, East-Indian, East-Asian, and other parts of Europe. We gain inspiration from many cultures but embrace the "One Love" mentality that creates harmony among people leading to the inter-marrying of different cultures. All that to say that Tricia-Kay has Ghanian, East-Indian and Irish heritage.
At nineteen, Tricia-Kay migrated with her family to Ontario, Canada. It wasn't easy to find a job and go to school because she didn't have Canadian Experience or Canadian Education as an immigrant. The only jobs available to immigrants were factory jobs in the service industry, which shocked them. Tricia-Kay researched how to apply to Canadian Universities to further her education and found out that she would need to redo the last year of high school. With much determination and the help of friends and allies, she completed the requirements. She was accepted into York University to pursue a BA in Psychology. She later completed her MA in Counselling Psychology at Adler University in British Columbia, Canada. While in school, Tricia-Kay had to work part-time and sometimes full-time roles to pay her tuition. It is essential to highlight that Tricia-Kay met amazing people who recommended her for various roles and wrote recommendations along the way. She also received encouragement from friends and family to keep going despite the hardships. Tricia-Kay is the person she is today because she was determined to achieve her goals despite the obstacles in her way. She strived despite them. A supportive community also surrounded her. Tricia-Kay is presently a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Coach, and the owner of Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. She is the host of a YouTube channel and Podcast called Meta Transitions and is a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant for organizations in Higher Education.
What is it that you do for your clients?
Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. serves international students who are seas away from their families. They are in a new environment with no social support. We help couples navigate communication, conflict resolution and parenting before and during the marriage. We help families who are separating or divorcing navigate co-parenting while in conflict. And we help individuals and families through the pain and sorrow of grief and loss when a loved one dies. Navigating transitions is quite normal, yet many have difficulty because of increased anxiety and the lack of life skills. Tricia-Kay's success has been to create a platform that normalizes seeking help, reduces mental health stigma, and leads a business known for transition services. Tricia-Kay is living out her dream of helping others heal mental wounds and find their purpose while getting unstuck. Tricia-Kay thinks the most crucial part of navigating transitions is to learn the art of reducing anxiety by practicing self-care. Although there are many ways to practice self-care, she finds that the journey is subjective and takes trial and error and patience to master. We can also help you identify what will work best for you by providing you with tools.
What is your big goal, and where do you see yourself ten years from now?
Tricia-Kay hopes to expand Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. nationally across Canada, providing Virtual and In-Person counselling and consultation services. The hope is also to offer relationship coaching services to couples globally. In addition, Tricia-Kay has dreamt of starting a registered charity focused on helping immigrants, students, couples, and families navigate transitions. We will offer these transition services to a population with barriers to mental health services. The hope is to share a holistic approach to assisting with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs through self-care, community care, and professional care.
