Book your free introductory session

Welcome to the beginning of an exciting journey of self-discovery and growth! The free introductory session is a genuine conversation — not a sales pitch, not a structured intake process, not an obligation to continue. It's 15 minutes to talk honestly about where you are, what you're working through, and whether coaching feels like the right kind of support right now.

There's no pressure. No agenda you have to arrive with. Just a real conversation.

What happens when you book

  1. Choose a time that works for you in the calendar below. Intro sessions are available online via Google Meet.

  2. You'll receive a confirmation email with the session link.

  3. In the session, Elise will ask about what's going on for you, what you're hoping changes, and what support would look like. You're welcome to ask anything you want to know about coaching.

  4. At the end, you'll both have a clear sense of whether working together makes sense — and if so, what that could look like.

If you're not sure you're ready

That's completely fine — and genuinely common. Curiosity and a small amount of openness are enough. You don't need a goal or a plan. You just need to show up.

If you're not sure coaching is right for you

The session is exactly how you find out. There's no obligation to continue, and no pressure in either direction. It's a low-stakes way to experience something that might genuinely change a lot.

If you're worried it won't fit your life

Sessions are available online, making them flexible around work, family, and location. Most clients find the convenience makes consistency much easier.

If you've tried self-help and it hasn't worked

That's often exactly the signal that something relational — working with a person, not a book — is what's actually needed. Most clients who've been stuck for a while find coaching moves things that nothing else has.

What Soulful Strides commits to

Evidence-based sessions, always. Every session draws on psychological research and Elise's postgraduate training in psychology — not scripts, not generic advice, not motivational clichés.

A response within 24 hours. Questions before or after booking are answered within one business day.

An available slot within a week. Elise keeps availability for new clients so you're not waiting weeks to start when you're ready.

Genuine expertise and full attention. What's committed to is the quality of the coaching — grounded in psychology, tailored to you, and honest about what will and won't help.

Practical value in your first session. You'll leave with something genuinely useful — clarity, a new perspective, a concrete next step. If you don't, the session is on Elise.

Still have questions?

If you're not quite ready to book and want to know more first, these might help: