ABOUT ME
I am committed to coaching with embodied presence, compassion, humility, intuition, and reverence for who you are as a human being. Therefore, I do not use AI as a coaching tool before, during or after client sessions. The unique coach-client relationship we build together cannot be replicated.
I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Stó:lō peoples.
How I became a certified, advanced EFT practitioner (and more!)
I can hardly believe I’m already past the age of 60 and entering my "Crone" years; this is the era of the Sage and the Wise Woman! This is a hopeful, adventurous time, centred around the contemplative inner journey of connecting with my soul.
The work I am doing now merges intuitive life coaching with the therapeutic skills I have honed through my various trainings and certifications, as well as my own life experiences. It is my joy to accompany and support others on their personal journeys towards Hope: Happy, Open, Peaceful, Empowered living.
I was born and raised in a rural agricultural area of Saskatchewan, lived most of my adult life in the boreal forest of north central Saskatchewan, and now I call Hope, BC home.
During a particularly difficult time in my life, I began to learn the importance of caring deeply about and for myself. This led me into some beautiful healing experiences encompassing a variety of teachers, teachings, and practices, including Emotional Freedom Techniques, Mental Health Coaching, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Intuitive Coaching®, Recovery Work with 12 Step Spirituality, creativity and wellness, intercultural learnings, the Circle Way, Angel Alchemy and ThetaHealing™.
I continue to learn and stretch the edges of my comfort lines to expand into all I can be, developing my tools and techniques for professional, personal and spiritual growth along the way. I have been a teacher for more than 30 years; I am also a lifelong learner. I love to support personal growth and learning in a joyful spirit of curiosity and openness to whatever is emerging in any given moment.
My life in HOPE
What I love most about living in Hope is being surrounded by the wonder and beauty of nature.
My husband and I have always cherished the great outdoors and the natural environment, having spent the first twenty years of our life together in the boreal forest of north central Saskatchewan amidst forests, wildlife, pristine lakes, and the stunning northern lights. Here in Hope, we enjoy mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, starry nights, and the cocoon of low hanging clouds that are part of the change of seasons. For me, there is a sacredness in all of creation, and I find I am most grounded and spiritually connected when I am outdoors. My dog, Gibson and I walk daily along the Coquihalla River; it is the perfect reset for my nervous system.
This connection to nature sometimes comes through in my Zoom sessions with clients. We might engage the imagination to anchor into that special place in nature where we feel grounded and safe, or touch on animal symbolism related to current experience. Clients may choose to meet me while they sit outside, because that is what works best for them. Pets may wander into the session—and that’s okay! Animals can bring surprising insight through their behaviour, or help ground us in the moment, or bring a welcome lightness of heart. For my part, Gibson rests on his special pillow in my home office while I’m on Zoom, yawning and stretching when he senses the session is winding down as if releasing the energy before I close my laptop, and we get ready for our walk.
Ideally, we could each carve out an hour of uninterrupted time for ourselves to be in a session for our own self-care, but I encourage you to simply start where and however you can! No matter what your life circumstances, I’m happy to meet you on Zoom with acceptance, kindness, and compassion, in the place and manner that works best for you.
Appreciation from Clients
Every time a client tells me I've helped them make a positive transformation in their life, it's a humbling moment that brings me joy and confirms my belief in the power of the work that my clients and I do together. Here is a small selection of some recent words of appreciation:
"My experience with Christine has been truly transformative and empowering. When I first came to her, I was in a very dark and hopeless place, desperate for help. From the very first moment, she made me feel safe, comfortable, and supported with her welcoming and loving energy. Christine is one of the most genuine and heart-led people I’ve ever met, her compassion and deep care shine through in every session. Each session with her feels effortless and leaves me filled with joy, hope, and excitement for life. She has helped me uncover and heal parts of myself I didn’t even realize needed attention. Words can’t fully capture the transformation that happens in a session with Christine. Booking that first session with her was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Thank you, Christine, for the incredible work you do." - Isabelle
"Christine is an absolute gem! She is able to assist people on their healing journey by inspiring and helping them to reconnect to their true selves. She is easy to talk to and genuinely listens, wanting the best for each client. " - Robin
“Christine is absolutely amazing to work with. She listens carefully, works with what you have to work with and is able to be a steadying energy with all of the internal work going on. Energy and emotional work can be overwhelming at times, but she stays very clear, calm and with a great sense of humour when needed!” - Charmie
HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU
Whatever life challenges you may be facing, let's connect and see how I can help!
Challenges I can help you with
I help my clients work through a wide variety of issues such as self-sabotaging behaviours, traumatic life experiences, mild-to-moderate depression, and anxiety and dependence recovery support.
Perhaps you're at a place in life where you know something needs to change, but you're having difficulty choosing a direction. Or maybe you have a clear vision of where you want to be, but something keeps holding you back.
You may be completely new to therapeutic interventions from the field of energy psychology or somatics, or perhaps you've tried conventional treatments and you are ready to try an evidence-based holistic approach that addresses your mind, body, emotions, and spirit.
How I work
As an accredited, advanced Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner, certified Mental Health Coach and Certified Intuitive Coach ®, I use a combination of evidence-based techniques uniquely tailored to you. These could include EFT tapping, integrated somatic trauma work, IFS-informed (Internal Family Systems) approaches, and mental health coaching grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
During your initial complimentary consultation call, we'll touch on these different approaches to help gain a better understanding of what is likely to work best for you. To learn more about each of these complimentary techniques and modalities, please visit my blog, "Hopeful Musings."
A safe space
My approach is unique to your needs and preferences. During our initial complimentary consultation call, I'll gain an overview of the life challenges you're facing and discuss which treatment approaches are likely to suit you best.
I will provide a safe space where we'll explore together the issues that may be preventing you from achieving goals or leading the life you desire.
This will always be underpinned by my personal values of inclusivity, compassion & connection, and reverence for the Divine in us all, empowering you with tools that will benefit your ongoing life journey.
PRICING
Your initial consultation call is free! Through our work together, I aim to empower you with tools to aid your own ongoing wellness practice, helping you to continue the pattern you'll begin with me - of Happy, Open, Peaceful, Empowered living.
Initial Consultation Call - Free
This usually takes about 30 minutes. We'll use this time to gently explore the life challenges you're hoping to explore, and discuss which treatment modalities are likely to suit you best. Contact me to book your call today!
Individual Session - $111
Generally, sessions are 1 hour in length, but I suggest allowing 75 minutes in case a little extra time is needed. We will meet over Zoom and can meet weekly or bi-weekly as suits your needs and schedule.
How Many Sessions?
Arriving at your breakthrough can take time, which is why I am happy to work with you for as many sessions and for as long as you choose.
Curious about the numbers I've used in my session pricing? From the perspective of numerology, different number sequences are assigned different meanings. 111 signifies new beginnings, manifestation, and harmonious alignment, all of which could unfold while engaging with Transforming in Hope sessions. In addition, an Intuitive Coaching® session can include your life path number and personal year number as part of the conversation. It is interesting and fun to explore what meaning these numbers might carry for you.
From the perspective of angelology, repeating numbers are “angel numbers” that signify angels or divine guides are inviting you to notice and pay attention. These numbers could be signs of spiritual confirmation, direction, or insight into a current challenge. As a trained Angel Intuitive (Angel Alchemy Academy), I love to delve into signs and symbols like these as much as you are open to exploring them.
From the perspective of modern-day psychology, frequently seeing these repeating numbers is simply an example of cognitive bias, and nothing more. From my point of view, it is much more fun and intriguing to consider the perspective and possibilities of numerology and angelology!