Therapeutic Coaching®
A holistic, research-informed approach designed to support grounded, lasting change.
Grounded in twenty years of clinical research.
Therapeutic Coaching® was created and trademarked by Dr. Alex Howard, founder of The Optimum Health Clinic, and has been refined over the past 20 years.
Research on the OHC’s approach using Therapeutic Coaching® has been published in journals including BMJ Open, Psychology & Health, and Medical Hypotheses.
This methodology integrates principles from hypnotherapy, developmental psychology, life coaching, EFT, NLP, and mindfulness training, combining therapeutic depth with forward-focused coaching to support meaningful, sustainable change.
- Certified Therapeutic Coach®
- ICF-Certified Coach
- Additional training in hypnosis, EFT, and NLP
Lasting transformation happens when all parts of you are invited into the process.
This framework helps us understand what is happening internally, and what is ready to shift.
Mind
Bringing awareness to the thoughts shaping your experience. We explore the beliefs and mental habits that influence how you move through the world and uncover what might be ready to shift.
Heart
Meeting your emotional experience with compassion and curiosity. We look at what your emotions reveal: needs, boundaries, desires, and places longing for understanding.
Body
Tuning into physical cues and sensations for more information. Your body becomes an ally in noticing tension, intuition, and the subtle signals that guide clarity and regulation.
Our sessions are a collaborative exploration.
Depending on what is needed in the moment, we may bring attention to:
- Thought patterns that shape perception and behavior
- Emotional responses and the unmet needs beneath them
- Somatic cues that reveal stress, overwhelm, or intuition
- Supporting tools like guided inquiry, regulation techniques, or psychoeducation
This is not psychotherapy. I do not diagnose, treat, or provide advice. My role is to create a structured, grounded space for you to access your own clarity, truth, and inner resources.
This approach works for individuals who want to:
- Feel more powerful and effective
- Build deeper self-awareness
- Change recurring patterns or reactions
- Strengthen emotional resilience
- Navigate internal blocks or overwhelm
- Make choices aligned with their values
It is for those seeking meaningful shifts by using self-awareness as a catalyst for change.
See if this approach feels right for you.
A 30-minute call to explore what is present for you, ask questions, and see whether working together feels aligned.
Book an exploratory conversation