Hi, I’m Alex, and I support clients as they explore fundamental life change and growth.
My calling to become a coach comes from my own experience of how transformative a therapeutic relationship was for me. Within the healing care of a therapist, I gradually rediscovered myself and developed the courage to begin to reshape my life to be in tune with who I am.
My belief is that everyone is intrinsically motivated to fulfill their life purpose, and it is through the power of an unconditional and supportive relationship that this self-exploration can be actualized. I find it incredibly rewarding to help others unfold their own journeys.
I am a trained Co-Active coach, and my approach is also heavily influenced by humanistic and existential schools of psychotherapy.
Authenticity and self-inquiry
[…] we cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed.
Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person
We are all in constant negotiation between authentic self-expression and the security of social belonging that comes from conformity. When there is a large enough disconnect between these two forces, we can feel unfulfilled, lost, or be constantly seeking without satisfaction. This can manifest across any of the dimensions of our lives, from family to career to relationships.
Moving towards a more authentic version of yourself starts with bringing awareness to the many layers of beliefs and emotional patterns that inform how you build your subjective reality. By getting to know the unconscious scripts you follow and the lenses that shape your experiences, you can start to make different choices. It is through new choices that fundamental change can take place.
Honestly examining your life through compassionate curiosity is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself. The reward for this act of self-love and courage may not only be greater self-actualization, but also more harmonious relationships with others as you come to accept yourself more fully.
Are we a fit?
I work with anyone who is dedicated to pursuing what it means to live a life true to themselves. This often comes up during times of significant personal change that can be disorienting to navigate without unconditional support. The following are common starting points for my clients:
- Working through a major career change
- Questioning whether the way you spend your time aligns with your life purpose
- Feeling disconnected from your day to day, as if you’re just going through the motions
- Navigating a major relationship, lifestyle, or geography shift
- A feeling that something just doesn’t feel right; that change could lead to greater fulfillment
How I work with my clients
I believe that through the power of a supportive and unconditional relationship, everyone has the capacity to make contact with an inner wisdom that they can learn to trust and guide them.
My role is to support you as you bring awareness to the patterns that shape your reality, gradually allowing a deeper, more authentic self to emerge.
I do this via an integral approach, which means giving consideration to how your body, heart (emotions), and mind communicate with you as a whole person. The only agenda I hold is yours, and clients are often surprised at the clarity that already exists within them, waiting to be heard.