Lela McGregor

Spiritual Companion

Founder of Highway Foundation

Mental Health Advocate

Certified Soccer Coach

Supporting individuals, sporting communities and organisations through the practice of presence, connection and spiritual care.

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What is Spiritual Companion

A Spiritual Companion walks alongside you through life’s challenges, transitions and questions.

People often turn to spiritual companions when there is a sense of inner struggle that feels like languishing. Spiritual companionship is a space that can bring comfort, respite from overwhelm, clarity and a sense of quiet confidence in your thoughts and the decisions you make going forward.

Spiritual companionship does not give advice or direct outcomes. Instead the focus is to gently direct you back to yourself. Through the art of presence, you are helped to reconnect to your inner self and your values.

When you are in this place, your decisions feel meaningful and powerful.

Lela helps you return to your own wisdom through contemplative practices, deep listening and compassionate presence.

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What Spiritual Companionship Is

A reflective, spacious relationship that helps you listen inward and make meaning from what life is asking of you.

Deep listening

Holding space

Reflection and meaning-making

Contemplative practice

Support during life transitions

Emotional and spiritual wellbeing

What Spiritual Companionship Is Not

It does not diagnose, prescribe, direct your choices or replace professional therapeutic support when that is needed.

Therapy

Counselling

Coaching

Mentoring

Religious instruction

Come home to yourself.
This is your invitation.

When you're connected to your inner self, you move through the world differently. You feel whole. Complete. Not because life is always easy, but because you're anchored.

Ways to Journey with Lela

Companion Session (under 30)

A reflective one-on-one session for young adults navigating change, uncertainty, identity, relationships, and the pressure of finding their way.

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Companion Session (over 30)

A gentle guided space for you to show up as your authentic self through stillness, presence, and contemplative dialogue.

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Art of Presence

A self-paced eight-week journey designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and cultivate a steadier relationship with yourself and others.

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"Hold things lightly and let things unfold."

Lela McGregor

About Lela

Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Spirituality
Founder of Highway Foundation.

Lela McGregor is a leading modern contemplative teacher & Spiritual Companion with a gift for cultivating inner connection and meaning through deep listening, practical wisdom, and the power of acceptance.

Renowned for guiding others to embrace their life, she blends tools grounded in wellbeing and spirituality science to inspire personal growth, calm, and authentic connection. Find the calm within.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology Master of Spirituality / CEO & Founder of Highway Foundation

Lela McGregor is a leading modern contemplative teacher with a gift for cultivating inner connection and meaning through deep listening, practical wisdom, and the power of acceptance. Renowned for guiding others to embrace their life, she blends tools grounded in wellbeing and spirituality science to inspire personal growth, calm, and authentic connection. Find the calm within.

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Award-Winning Leader in Mental Wellbeing

Lela’s work has been recognised for innovation & redefining mental wellbeing

Collaboration with First Nations Leaders

Integrating Indigenous wisdom into contemporary contemplative approaches with Miriam Rose Foundation.

Trained 100+ Facilitators

Building a movement of trained deep listeners that can hold space that transform individuals and communities.

FOR CLUBS AND TEAMS

Invite Lela to Your Club

Cultivate a community of belonging and care. Create a club that has performance and presence. Train your coaches and team managers on Player and Parent Connection Strategy.

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TESTIMONIALS

What participants are saying

TESTIMONIALS

What participants are saying

Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.

Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.
Jade A.
I was in a dark place. I’d spent years with counsellors and psychologists, pouring in time, money, often feeling worse than when I began. I’d started to believe this was my life till I spoke with Lela. I was hesitant, thinking it would be just another round of well-meaning advice and breath work. But within one session, I felt something shift. A weight lifted. For the first time in years, I felt real clarity and a spark of hope I hadn’t known since childhood.
Veronica S.
There are no words to describe this amazing experience. It is organic conversation that leads to so much clarity and self-validation. At the end you see everything so clearly. The feelings of resolve and lightness after this session is noticeable and lasting. It feels like a big weight was lifted from my shoulders and my mind was decluttered. I am so grateful for these sessions with Lela.
Justine M.
Lela helped me pause and reflect on what matters the most to me. I was afraid to be alone. I felt lonely. There was like a part of me that I had hidden and suppressed from myself. She helped me work out what is really important. I had spent too much time people pleasing. It helped me feel empowered to live my life for me.
Jon R.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I was left feeling lost. No hope for the future yet showing up nonetheless at work and life. Trying to find meaning in this loss. Lela held a space that was deeply comforting and healing. She held such a space for me to face this grief and guilt with compassion allowing me to move forward.

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When we return to presence, we find our way back to ourselves, and from there, to each other."

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Answers to the frequently asked questions

1. Is this therapy or coaching?

2. Do I need to be spiritual or religious to work with Lela?

3. What if I don’t know which offering is right for me?

4. Are the sessions confidential?

5. Can I book Lela for a workshop, retreat, or speaking event?

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Lela McGregor

Spiritual Companion

Founder of Highway Foundation

Mental Health Advocate

Certified Soccer Coach

What is Spiritual Companion

Spiritual companionship is not religious instruction

What Spiritual Companionship Is

Deep listening

Holding space

Reflection and meaning-making

Contemplative practice

Support during life transitions

Emotional and spiritual wellbeing

What Spiritual Companionship Is Not

Therapy

Counselling

Coaching

Mentoring

Religious instruction

Ways to Journey with Lela

Companion Session (under 30)

Companion Session (over 30)

Art of Presence

About Lela

Award-Winning Leader in Mental Wellbeing

Collaboration with First Nations Leaders

Trained 100+ Facilitators

Invite Lela to Your Club

Invite Lela to Your Club

Invite Lela to Your Club

Belonging, care and connection for the whole club ecosystem.

What participants are saying

What participants are saying

Latest in my world

Latest in my world

When we return to presence, we find our way back to ourselves, and from there, to each other."

Answers to the frequently asked questions

Answers to the frequently asked questions

1. Is this therapy or coaching?

2. Do I need to be spiritual or religious to work with Lela?

3. What if I don’t know which offering is right for me?

4. Are the sessions confidential?

5. Can I book Lela for a workshop, retreat, or speaking event?

Join my Community