Individual Coaching with Marise
Make space for yourself and what matters to you.
You have spent years caring for others, keeping the peace, or doing what is expected of you. Somewhere along the way, your own needs and desires may have become harder to hear.
Individual coaching offers a private space to pause, listen inward, and explore what you want for your life—with support as you begin making choices that honour you.
A chance to connect, ask questions, and explore whether coaching feels right for you.
Is there room for you in the life you are caring for?
You may be the woman others rely on—the helper, the caregiver, the one who makes things work. Yet being needed does not always mean feeling seen.
Perhaps you recognize yourself in one or more of these experiences:
You say yes when you want to say no, then feel resentful or exhausted.
You struggle to express your needs without guilt.
A change in your relationship, family, or work has left you questioning who you are.
You look to others for reassurance before trusting your own choices.
You want something to change, but are unsure where to begin.
You do not need to have everything figured out before we begin. We can start with what is happening in your life today.
What we can explore together
Our conversations will centre on what matters to you. Together, we can explore the patterns that keep you putting yourself last and the choices that could help you feel more present in your own life.
Hear your own needs
Notice what you feel, what you want, and where you have been setting yourself aside.
Explore your boundaries
Recognize your limits and practise expressing them with clarity and compassion.
Give your feelings a voice
Find words for what is happening within you and explore how you want to communicate.
Strengthen self-trust
Understand what influences your decisions and begin making choices you can stand behind.
Take meaningful steps
Choose practical actions that fit your circumstances, then reflect on what you learn.
A conversation with room to go deeper
Coaching begins with listening. I will invite you to slow down, explore what is beneath the immediate situation, and notice what your thoughts, feelings, and responses may be telling you.
Through thoughtful questions and reflection, we will make space for your own understanding to emerge. When useful, we may draw on practices in awareness, presence, or journaling to support that exploration.
Together, we will agree on a focus and identify steps you want to take between sessions. There is room to revisit, adjust, and learn as you go.
Meet Marise
I know what it feels like to make room for everyone except yourself. My own journey—from people-pleasing and feeling unseen to learning to choose myself—shapes the care and attention I bring to this work.
I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), an author, and a meditation and yoga teacher. My approach combines professional coaching with reflective practices, awareness, and presence.
Based in the Blue Mountains, Ontario, I support women in reconnecting with their needs, their voice, and the choices that matter to them.
How we begin
Step 1
Connect
Book a free introductory conversation. We will talk about what brings you here, what you are looking for, and any questions you have.
Step 2
Explore the options
If we both feel coaching is a good fit, we will discuss the available format, fees, and how we could work together.
Step 3
Begin with your priorities
We will agree on an initial focus and a rhythm for our sessions, with room to adapt as your needs become clearer.
Your needs deserve
space, too.
If you are ready to hear yourself more clearly and explore what comes next, I would welcome a conversation.
You can begin exactly where you are.