I am Alex, a bilingual certified Therapeutic Coach and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IIN). My work is rooted in the powerful belief that true connection to yourself - in mind, body and emotion - is the foundation for a fulfilling, joyful, peaceful and loving life. I am fluent in English and Dutch and enjoy supporting women across cultures in online sessions over Zoom. I am also a trained photographer and have a Masters degree in Dutch Language and Literature.

My path in life has not been linear. Life invited me to some of its most challenging terrains: parenthood, expat life, chronic illness, (peri)menopause, separation and bereavement.

Rather than turning away from these experiences, I chose to meet them with courage and curiosity. My healing journey began after a bereavement and the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, which left me chronically fatigued, in physical pain and in a vulnerable mental state, struggling to get through my days caring for my family. These events asked me to pause, to reflect and ultimately to reconnect with myself on a deeper level, uncovering patterns and limiting beliefs that were keeping me stuck and weren’t serving me any longer. A combination of lifestyle changes and Therapeutic Coaching helped me to restore my health. This experience has taught me how important it is to slow down, listen closely to your body and connect to what truly is going on inside of you: mentally, emotionally and physically. In the last couple of years I discovered that even in the most difficult moments in life, there is an opportunity for profound growth, healing and transformation. It is not easy and takes courage, consistency and focus, but it is worth it.

In my work as a Therapeutic Coach I am shaped by my professional training and my lived experience. I understand how complex and unpredictable life can be. I encourage women to be brave; to notice what we avoid, to sit with discomfort without fixing or escaping it and to ask ourselves the more difficult questions to reveal what is really going on for us. I place great importance on kindness and self compassion and helping clients build a new way of relating to themselves in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

In my view growth and healing is not about pushing ourselves beyond our limits, or striving for perfection. It is about honouring and accepting our humanity, including our vulnerabilities, our fears and our limitations. When we find the map to our inner landscape, we can have an authentic relationship with ourselves, which in turn will transform how we relate to others: when we are more aware, more grounded and more compassionate to ourselves, we also bring those qualities to our relationships, family and our communities. This creates a ripple effect, one that fosters greater understanding, connection and kindness. When we feel connected, empowered and at peace within, we contribute to a more connected, compassionate and ultimately better world.

Email me for a Free Discovery Call: info@alexvanleeuwen.coach