Approach

My approach to life counselling and coaching is to offer a safe and compassionate space for people to explore, and help transform, their lives. We will start where you are and progress from there with your challenges and aspirations.

I have a kind, non-judging and interactive style in my work, and a good sense of humour as well ☺ I help people develop their own strengths, as they move towards greater transformation and personal growth. I also believe that everyone has their own innate drive towards greater potential and well-being, and one of my roles is to be a catalyst for people in their process of growth.

My orientation is originally rooted in humanistic psychotherapy (a field I worked in for 16 years) and an integrative approach to life counselling and coaching. Humanistic psychotherapy draws on a positive, humane and holistic view of the person. Some of its essential principles are: the uniqueness of each human being; a belief in human potential, independence and intentionality; and assisting people to find meaning, value and creativity in their lives.

Integrative life coaching addresses personal transformation by taking into account the various dimensions of our life (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social). This approach recognises that there are a number of essential elements in a person’s life that lead to fulfilment and well-being. In reality, our challenges are often complex, or multi-dimensional, and therefore the counselling and coaching work must also help us transform in multiple, interrelated areas of our life.

In life counselling and coaching, I also help people to actively cultivate their own philosophical or spiritual tradition, if they have one, for this dimension is also quite important for leading a fulfilling life. Indeed, a person’s spiritual path – when actively practiced – is akin to a compass, and to an art of navigation, as we sail our ships through this grand adventure we call Life. 

For clients interested in this dimension of life counselling, I am especially skilled in the Western Stoicism and the Eastern traditions of Buddhism and Taoism, having trained for 25 years in these three traditions.