Spiritual coaching — frequently asked questions

Spiritual coaching is a forward-looking, collaborative process focused on helping you connect with your inner wisdom, clarify your values and align your daily life with a deeper sense of purpose. While therapy often addresses past trauma and clinical diagnoses, coaching assumes you are fundamentally whole and capable. We do not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions. Instead, we help you identify patterns, explore beliefs and take meaningful action. That said, coaching and therapy can complement each other beautifully, and we are happy to work alongside your therapist if you have one.

Absolutely not. Our coaching is entirely non-denominational. We welcome clients of all faiths — Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Indigenous, secular humanist and everything in between. We also warmly welcome people who do not identify with any tradition at all but simply feel drawn to exploring questions of meaning, connection and inner peace. Our methods draw on contemplative practices from many traditions, and we always adapt our language and tools to what resonates with you personally.

Most clients begin with an eight-week foundational programme that includes one ninety-minute session per week plus between-session exercises. Some clients choose to extend to a twelve-week deep-dive programme that adds breathwork and body-awareness practices. After completing a programme, many clients transition to monthly maintenance sessions to sustain their momentum. There is no long-term commitment required — you are always free to pause or stop whenever you feel ready.

Each session begins with a brief grounding exercise — usually a few minutes of guided breathing or a short meditation — to help you arrive fully in the present moment. From there, your coach will check in on your week: what came up, what felt challenging, what surprised you. The heart of the session is an open, guided conversation in which your coach asks questions designed to help you see your situation from new angles. We may use reflective journaling, visualisation, somatic check-ins or creative exercises depending on what serves you best that day. Sessions close with a clear intention or practice to carry into the coming week.

Both options are available. We offer in-person sessions at our Laval studio as well as virtual sessions via secure video call. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of online coaching, especially those with busy schedules or who live outside the greater Montreal area. Our experience since 2020 has shown that virtual sessions are just as effective as in-person ones — the quality of the connection depends on the intention you bring, not the medium. Weekend retreats, however, are exclusively in-person experiences.

Our individual sessions are priced at one hundred and fifty dollars per ninety-minute session. The eight-week foundational programme is offered at a bundled rate of one thousand and fifty dollars (a saving of one hundred and fifty dollars compared to booking sessions individually). Group awakening circles are eighty-five dollars per person per session. Weekend retreats vary in price depending on the venue and season, typically ranging from four hundred and fifty to six hundred dollars per person, inclusive of meals and materials. We also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots each season for clients experiencing financial hardship — please ask us about this during your discovery call.

Spiritual coaching is not currently covered by most insurance plans in Quebec. However, some extended-benefit plans include coverage for "life coaching" or "wellness services" — we recommend checking with your provider. We provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurer or use for tax purposes where applicable. If you have a health spending account through your employer, coaching fees may qualify as an eligible expense.

Emotions are not only welcome — they are often a sign that something meaningful is surfacing. Our coaches are trained to hold space for intense feelings with calm, compassionate presence. You will never be pushed beyond your comfort zone without your consent. If at any point you need to pause, slow down or change direction, you are always in control. We also have clear referral protocols: if we sense that what is arising would be better supported by a licensed therapist, we will gently recommend one from our trusted network.

Spiritual coaching tends to resonate with people who feel a gap between the life they are living and the life they sense is possible — even if they cannot yet articulate what that life looks like. Common signs include persistent restlessness, a longing for deeper meaning, difficulty making a major decision, or a feeling of being "stuck" despite having tried many approaches. If any of that sounds familiar, we encourage you to book a free thirty-minute discovery call. There is no obligation, and it will give you a clear sense of whether our approach is a good fit.

All of our coaches hold professional coaching certifications accredited by the International Coaching Federation or equivalent bodies. In addition, each coach has completed specialised training in at least two contemplative or somatic disciplines — such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, breathwork facilitation, yoga therapy or somatic experiencing. We also engage in ongoing supervision and continuing education to ensure our practice remains current, ethical and effective. You can read more about each coach's background on our About page.