Neesha B.

Life Coach for Women, Parents, and Teens

Hi, I’m Neesha B., and I know how overwhelming life can get. As a former teacher, and now as a life coach, I’ve experienced firsthand how stress and anxiety can impact both our work and home lives. Through my journey, I’ve found that it’s possible to live with these challenges without letting them take over.

In the past, I sought psychological support to help me make sense of the stress and anxiety I was feeling. It was validating and helped me understand what was behind those feelings and how they led to burnout. I also learned some helpful tools to manage them. But while it gave me insight and relief, I eventually realized it was not enough to help me move forward.

That’s when I turned to life coaching. What I needed was someone to help me focus on what came next—how to set new goals, make decisions, and identify my values and purpose. Coaching gave me the support I needed to move from understanding to action, aligning my choices more closely with who I am.

Now I work with women, parents, and teens, offering coaching that’s grounded in compassion and personalized strategies. Whether you’re navigating family life, school pressures, or personal stress, I’m here to help you find solutions that work for you, so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.

Background

Professional Background

Over my 25+ years in education, I’ve supported individuals from all walks of life. Today, I use a combination of coaching techniques to help my clients:

Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC)
Mindfulness (Certification in Mindful Educator Essentials)
Self-compassion
Values work

Together, we’ll explore what’s important to you and build tools that help you move forward.

educational background

In addition to life coaching, I’m also a certified and licensed educator, with studies in:

Educational & Counselling Psychology
Behaviour Support
Inclusion
Conflict Resolution
Leadership

These experiences shape my approach to coaching and consulting, helping me support women, parents, and teens with a deep understanding of their unique challenges.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education
Teacher Certification – Professional Licence
Graduate Diploma in Special Education
Certification in Mindful Educator Essentials
Associate Certificate in Leadership & Conflict Resolution
Certification in the Art of Leadership
Life Coach Certification (LCS)
Professional Membership in ACBS (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science)

Ready to chat?

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, I’d love to help. Let’s chat and see what strategies work best for you. Book a complimentary consultation today.

Family

My Two Teen Girls

As a mom of two teenage girls, I’ve had to learn to balance everything – from parenting and work to self-care.

My daughters are my inspiration and a reminder to stay present and open to learning.

While you won’t see much of them on social media (I value their privacy), they’re a big part of why I’m so passionate about the work I do.

Zoe

Meet Zoe, our lovable rescue dog who helps us stay grounded and mindful.

She’s a daily reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things – like fresh air, family walks, and moments of laughter.

Though we didn’t adopt her for therapeutic reasons, she’s become an important part of our family’s well-being.

Coaching approach, process, & style

Why Acceptance & Commitment Coaching?

When I retired from teaching and decided to put my experience, education, and skills to use in life coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Coaching was the obvious choice for me: this is what helped me develop the coping skills I needed to live with stress and anxiety. Acceptance & Commitment Coaching is based on the principles of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is evidence-based with a significant body of research behind it. ACT includes the process of learning to notice our thoughts and feelings, accepting what is truly out of our control, and committing to taking action to improve our lives.

Let me be clear though: accepting what is out of our control is not about giving up, not trying to change things, and feeling powerless.

One of the things I also love about ACT is its focus on values: I know from personal experience that knowing my values has helped me stay grounded and centered. It has helped me determine my purpose. Knowing my values empowers me to make decisions – even tough ones – more easily than I did before I learned how to identify them.

Learn more: FAQs – What is ACT?

What is your style of coaching?

My style of coaching is client-centred, which means that I listen first, and decide on and develop an individualized approach in consultation with my client, drawing on my knowledge of and experience with a range of strategies.

Learn more: FAQs – Will your approach work for me?

What are your values?

My core values include being healthy, caring for my family and friends, being a role model for my children, making a positive impact on those I work with, and acting with integrity and humility.

What is the process you will guide me through?

First, identify the main problem or challenge.

What thoughts, images, feelings, emotions, or impulses would you like to deal with?
What would you like to do differently?
What goals do you want to achieve?

Second, review what has already been tried.

Assess the coping strategies that have already been tried.
Look at what these coping mechanisms have cost you.

Third, develop an action plan.

With the information gathered, we can begin to formulate an individualized plan that will draw on elements from the following:

Coping skills other than “control”: alternative, healthy, and empowering ways of handling the difficult thoughts and feelings that amplify anxiety and increase stress.
Setting purposeful goals that serve you and your values instead of increasing anxiety and stress.
Identifying and committing to the actions that will support your goals and values without struggling to control stress and anxiety.

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