Our Accountability Coaching Services

Step 1: Getting Started with Accountability Coaching

Welcome to Your First Step

Beginning your accountability coaching journey is an exciting opportunity to clarify what matters most to you and build meaningful momentum toward your goals. Whether you're seeking support with personal growth, managing life transitions, or developing stronger life skills, this first step is about creating a foundation of trust and understanding.

What Happens During Your Initial Session

Your first session with Kotone is designed to be welcoming and collaborative. Here's what you can expect:

• A warm, supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story and what brings you here
• Genuine conversation about your current situation, what you're hoping to achieve, and what accountability means to you
• Exploration of your values and strengths as we get to know each other and understand what matters most in your life
• Clear explanation of how accountability coaching works and how it can support your personal growth
• Collaborative goal setting where we identify meaningful objectives that feel right for you
• Discussion of practical details including session structure, how we'll stay connected between sessions, and what support looks like

What to Expect

Standard coaching sessions run for 50 minutes. Sessions are conducted online through a secure, private platform, making it easy to participate from wherever you are most comfortable. You'll have the flexibility to schedule sessions that work with your life, whether that's weekly, biweekly, or another rhythm that feels right.

Between sessions, you'll receive supportive email follow-ups to help you stay connected to your goals and reflect on your progress. This ongoing support helps maintain momentum and keeps accountability alive in a way that feels manageable and encouraging.

Your First Conversation: The Free 20-Minute Consultation

Before committing to coaching, we offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation. This is your chance to ask questions, share what's on your mind, and get a sense of whether our approach feels like a good fit for you. There's no pressure, just genuine conversation to help you decide if accountability coaching is the right next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reassurance for First-Time Clients

Starting something new can feel uncertain. That's completely normal. What matters is that you're here, ready to invest in yourself and your growth. Kotone has worked with many people at this exact starting point. She understands the mix of hope and hesitation that often comes with taking this first step.

You're not alone in this process. From your very first conversation, you'll have a partner who believes in your capacity to grow and is genuinely invested in supporting you along the way.

How to Get Started

Ready to take the next step? Here are your options:

• Book your free 20-minute consultation online at https://www.colib.io/booking/turning-tides-coaching-counselling
• Email us at info@turningtidestoday.com with questions or to discuss your needs
• Call us at 778-321-6058 to speak directly with Kotone
• Visit our website at www.turningtidestoday.com to learn more about our services

Service Areas

Our accountability coaching services are available throughout British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, the Interior, Northern B.C., the Kootenays, and beyond. We also serve clients internationally through our online platform, ensuring that geography never stands between you and the support you need.

Next Steps After Your Consultation

If you decide to move forward after your free consultation, we'll schedule your first full session. You'll receive a confirmation with all the details you need, including the secure link for your online session and any information to help you prepare. We'll also discuss what you'd like to focus on first and how we can best support your goals.

This is the beginning of something meaningful. We're genuinely excited to walk alongside you on this journey.

Step 2: Getting to Know You and Setting Your Direction

Welcome to the intake and goal-setting phase of your Accountability Coaching journey. This is where we begin to understand who you are, what matters most to you, and where you want to go. Think of this step as laying the foundation for meaningful, lasting change.

What Happens During Your First Sessions

Your initial sessions with us are collaborative conversations designed to help us understand your unique situation, values, and aspirations. We are not here to judge or diagnose. We are here to listen, learn, and partner with you in building a path forward.

During these early meetings, we will explore several important areas together:

• Your current life situation and the specific challenges you are facing
• What brought you to seek accountability coaching right now
• Your core values and what truly matters to you
• Your strengths, resilience, and past successes you can build upon
• Any obstacles or patterns that may have held you back before
• Your vision for what positive change looks like in your life

These conversations help us see the whole picture of who you are. We take time to really understand your story because accountability coaching works best when it is deeply personal and aligned with your authentic self.

Our Approach to Understanding Your Needs

We use a conversational, reflective approach rather than formal questionnaires or clinical assessments. As we get to know each other, we will naturally explore your emotional landscape, your coping strategies, and the areas where you want to build greater accountability and personal power.

Because our work is grounded in care informed by trauma research, we pay attention not just to what you tell us, but also to how you tell it. We notice patterns, strengths, and areas where you might benefit from additional support. This helps us tailor our coaching approach specifically for you.

Our Registered Therapeutic Counsellor draws on evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems work, somatic awareness, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and dialectical behaviour skills. We will determine together which of these approaches will serve you best.

The Goal-Setting Process

Once we understand your situation and what matters to you, we move into collaborative goal setting. This is not about us telling you what to do. It is about us working together to clarify what you genuinely want to achieve.

Effective goals in accountability coaching are:

• Meaningful to you – aligned with your values and what truly matters
• Specific and clear – you know exactly what success looks like
• Achievable – challenging but realistic given your current circumstances
• Measurable – you can track progress and celebrate wins along the way
• Flexible – we build in room to adjust as life unfolds

Your goals might relate to personal growth, managing difficult emotions, building life skills, improving relationships, discovering your life purpose, or creating positive mindset shifts. Whatever brings you here, we will help you articulate it clearly so you know what you are working towards.

What to Bring and Prepare for Your Intake Sessions

You do not need to bring much, but here are some things that can help you get the most from your first sessions:

Addressing Common Concerns About the Intake Process

Will this feel like therapy or counselling? Accountability coaching is distinct from counselling, though it draws on therapeutic principles. We are not diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. We are coaching you towards your goals and helping you build accountability skills. If deeper therapeutic work becomes necessary, we can discuss that with you.

What if I am not sure what my goals are yet? That is completely normal. Many people come to coaching without a crystal-clear vision. Our job is to help you explore and clarify. Through our conversations, your direction will become clearer. We work at your pace.

Is everything I share confidential? Yes. What you share in your sessions is confidential and protected. We follow professional standards for privacy and security, especially when working online. The only exceptions are situations involving immediate safety concerns, which we would discuss with you.

What if I have experienced trauma? Our coaching approach is informed by trauma research and principles of trauma informed care. We create a safe, supportive environment and move at a pace that feels right for you. If you have significant trauma history, we can integrate that awareness into your coaching. We may also recommend complementary counselling support if that would serve you.

How long does the intake process take? Your initial sessions typically span two to three meetings of 50 minutes each. This gives us enough time to truly understand you and develop a coaching plan that fits. Some people prefer to spread this over several weeks, while others prefer to move more quickly. We will work with your preference.

What happens after the intake? Once we have completed our initial sessions and clarified your goals, we will move into your ongoing accountability coaching. You will receive a written summary of what we have learned together and the goals we have set. This becomes your roadmap. Between sessions, you will receive post-session follow-up emails to keep you connected to your commitments and to offer support.

Your Role in This Process

Accountability coaching is a partnership. Your role is to show up authentically, share what is true for you, and be willing to explore new possibilities. You are the expert on your own life. We are here to help you access your own wisdom and build the accountability practices that will serve you.

This step is about creating a strong foundation. When we truly understand who you are and what you want, the coaching work that follows becomes powerful and transformative.

Ready to Begin?

If you are ready to explore your goals and build your accountability coaching plan, we invite you to book your first session. You can schedule online at https://www.colib.io/booking/turning-tides-coaching-counselling or reach out to us directly at info@turningtidestoday.com or 778-321-6058.

We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you on this journey towards greater accountability, clarity, and personal growth.

Step 3: Active Accountability and Progress

Building Momentum Through Structured Support and Collaborative Growth

Step 3 is where your accountability coaching truly comes alive. This is the phase where we move from planning into action, where you experience the power of consistent support and where real, measurable change begins to unfold. Our accountability coaching at Turning Tides Counselling & Life Coaching serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and communities across British Columbia focuses on helping you stay connected to your goals while managing the emotions and obstacles that arise along the way.

What Happens During Your Accountability Coaching Sessions

Your 50-minute sessions follow a collaborative structure designed to keep you moving forward while honouring your unique pace and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches We Use

Your accountability coaching draws on evidence-based methods tailored to your needs and values. Here's what guides our work together.

• Internal Family Systems informed work: We help you understand the different parts of yourself, including the parts that want to move forward and the parts that feel scared or protective. This creates compassion for yourself and unlocks new possibilities.
• Somatic approaches: We pay attention to what your body is telling you. Sometimes emotions live in your chest or your stomach before your mind catches up. We learn to listen to these signals.
• Cognitive techniques: We gently examine thoughts that might be limiting you. We explore where these thoughts come from and whether they're actually serving you. We practice new ways of thinking that feel more true and more empowering.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Rather than fighting against difficult feelings, we learn to move toward what matters most to you, even when emotions are present. This builds real resilience.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy: We develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, building healthy relationships, and tolerating distress when it shows up.

All of this is grounded in care informed by trauma research, meaning we understand that your nervous system may have learned to protect you in ways that now feel limiting. We work gently and respectfully with this reality.

Between-Session Support and Staying Connected

Accountability isn't just what happens in the session room. It's what happens in the days and weeks between our meetings.

• Post-session follow-up emails: After each session, you'll receive an email summarizing what we discussed, your commitments, and key insights. This keeps everything fresh and gives you something concrete to reference.
• Email access for support: Between sessions, you can reach out with questions, celebrate progress, or let us know if you're struggling with a commitment. This isn't about constant contact. It's about knowing you're not alone in this process.
• Flexible scheduling: Our accountability coaching is available online, making it accessible whether you're in Vancouver or anywhere across British Columbia. You can participate from wherever feels most comfortable for you.
• Homework and practices: We'll invite you to engage in specific practices between sessions that deepen your growth and keep your momentum going.

Your Homework and Between-Session Practices

Accountability coaching works best when you're actively engaged between sessions. Here's what we typically invite you to do.

• Goal tracking: Keep a simple record of your progress toward the commitments you've made. This doesn't need to be elaborate. It might be a checklist, a journal entry, or even notes on your phone. The act of tracking itself builds awareness and accountability.
• Reflection practices: We'll suggest specific reflections or journaling prompts that help you process what's happening and connect with your deeper values and motivations.
• Skill practice: Depending on what you're working on, you might practice new communication skills, emotional regulation techniques, or ways of managing stress. We'll teach these in session and invite you to try them in real life.
• Values alignment check-ins: Once a week, you might spend five minutes reflecting on whether your actions aligned with what matters most to you. This simple practice keeps you connected to your why.
• Obstacle troubleshooting: If something gets in the way of your commitment, we invite you to jot down what happened and what you learned. This becomes material for our next session.
• Celebration and acknowledgement: When you follow through, when you try even when it's hard, when you learn something new about yourself, we want you to notice and acknowledge that. This builds momentum.

How We Track Your Progress

Progress tracking in accountability coaching is collaborative and meaningful, not clinical or detached.

• Ongoing conversation: In each session, we simply talk about what's shifted. Are you feeling more confident? Are your relationships improving? Are you moving closer to your goals? These conversations reveal real progress.
• Reflection on patterns: Over time, we notice patterns. Maybe you're more able to manage difficult emotions. Maybe you're following through more consistently. Maybe you're being kinder to yourself. We name these patterns together.
• Goal milestone tracking: We identify specific milestones along the way to your bigger goals. When you reach them, we acknowledge them. This creates a sense of progress and momentum.
• Values alignment assessment: We periodically step back and ask: Are your actions aligned with what you said matters most to you? This helps us know if we're on the right track or if we need to adjust.
• Feedback from your life: Real progress shows up in your relationships, your work, your sense of wellbeing. We listen for these signs and reflect them back to you.

What Makes This Different

Accountability coaching at Turning Tides Counselling & Life Coaching serving all of British Columbia isn't about pushing you harder or making you feel bad when things don't go perfectly. It's about creating a relationship where you feel genuinely supported in becoming who you want to be.

We understand that obstacles are normal. Emotions get in the way. Life happens. Old patterns resurface. Rather than seeing these as failures, we see them as information. They tell us something important about what you need, what you value, or what's still healing.

Your coach, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with training in trauma informed care, brings both clinical skill and genuine human warmth to this work. You're not a project to be fixed. You're a person with inherent wisdom and capacity, and our job is to help you access that.

Ready to Move Forward?

If you're ready to experience the power of structured accountability combined with compassionate support, we'd love to work with you. Our accountability coaching is available online for clients across British Columbia and beyond.

Book your free 20-minute consultation through our online booking platform at https://www.colib.io/booking/turning-tides-coaching-counselling. During this conversation, we'll explore what you're working toward and whether accountability coaching is the right fit for you right now.

You can also reach us directly at info@turningtidestoday.com or 778-321-6058 to discuss your needs and get started.

Our accountability coaching services are available to clients across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Kamloops, and communities throughout the province. We also serve clients internationally through our online platform.

Step 4: Progress Evaluation and Completion

You've done remarkable work. This step marks an important transition point where we pause to reflect on your journey, celebrate what you've accomplished, and plan for the future with confidence and clarity.

Understanding Your Progress

Throughout our accountability coaching work together, you've been building something meaningful. We've watched you move from where you started to where you are now. That movement matters. It's real, and it's worth acknowledging.

In this final step, we focus on three essential elements:

• Evaluating the progress you've made toward your goals
• Recognising the skills and strengths you've developed
• Creating a sustainable plan for maintaining your growth

How We Measure Your Success

Progress isn't always about numbers. It's about noticing the shifts in how you show up for yourself and others. During our final sessions together, we'll reflect on several areas:

Signs You're Ready for Completion

You may be ready to transition from structured accountability coaching when you notice:

• You're consistently following through on your commitments without needing external reminders
• You've developed a clear understanding of your values and what matters most to you
• You can identify and use your own coping strategies when facing obstacles
• Your confidence in your ability to manage challenges has grown noticeably
• You've achieved the primary goals you set when we began working together
• You feel equipped to navigate future changes with the tools you've developed
• You're experiencing greater peace and clarity about your direction in life

Readiness for completion doesn't mean you've solved everything. It means you've built a foundation strong enough to continue building on your own.

Your Maintenance Strategy

The work you've done doesn't end when our formal coaching does. Think of this as moving from intensive support to sustainable self-support. Here's how to maintain your progress:

Daily Practices

Continue the habits and routines that have served you well. Whether it's journaling, reflection time, or specific emotional regulation techniques, these practices keep you connected to your growth.

Regular Self-Check-Ins

Set aside time each week or month to reflect on how you're doing. Ask yourself: Am I staying aligned with my values? Am I following through on what matters to me? What's working well, and where do I need to adjust?

Revisit Your Goals

Your goals may evolve as you grow. Periodically review what you're working toward. Celebrate what you've accomplished, and set new intentions that reflect who you're becoming.

Lean on Your Support Network

You don't have to do this alone. Whether it's trusted friends, family, or community, maintain connections with people who understand and support your journey. Our accountability coaching groups and therapy book club remain available as ongoing sources of community and learning.

Return to Your Tools

The therapeutic approaches we've explored together—whether that's Internal Family Systems work, somatic awareness, dialectical behaviour strategies, or cognitive techniques—these remain your resources. Revisit them when you need them.

Ongoing Support Options

Completing structured accountability coaching doesn't mean closing the door. Our practice offers several ways to stay connected and continue your growth:

Between-Session Email Support

If you need guidance or encouragement between formal sessions, you can reach out via email. We're here to offer perspective and support when you need it.

Periodic Check-In Sessions

Many clients find value in scheduling occasional sessions, perhaps monthly or quarterly, to reconnect, assess progress, and refine their approach. This provides continuity without the intensity of regular coaching.

CPTSD Support Groups

Our accountability coaching often intersects with trauma healing. If you're navigating complex trauma or post-traumatic stress, our support groups provide community, psychoeducation, and shared experience. These groups meet regularly and offer affordable access to ongoing support.

Group Therapy Book Club

For those interested in deepening their understanding of healing and personal growth through literature and discussion, our book club offers an engaging, affordable alternative to individual sessions. You'll connect with others on similar journeys while exploring meaningful topics together.

Specialised Group Programs

We offer structured group therapy programs focused on trauma recovery and emotional healing. These can complement your individual work and provide additional layers of support and community.

Return to Individual Sessions

If life circumstances change or new challenges emerge, individual counselling and coaching remain available. There's no shame in returning for support. Growth isn't linear, and sometimes we need additional help navigating transitions or unexpected difficulties.

Celebrating Your Achievement

Take a moment to truly acknowledge what you've done. You showed up. You did the work. You faced challenges and kept moving forward. You've developed skills that will serve you for years to come. That's significant.

The accountability you've built, the clarity you've gained, the resilience you've developed—these are yours to keep. They're part of who you are now.

Moving Forward with Confidence

As you transition from structured coaching, remember this: the growth you've experienced is real. The tools you've learned are effective. The person you've become is capable and worthy.

Life will continue to present challenges and opportunities. That's the nature of being human. But you're now equipped to meet those moments with greater awareness, stronger skills, and deeper trust in yourself.

Our accountability coaching serving all of British Columbia, including Vancouver and surrounding communities, has been honoured to support your journey. Whether you're in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Interior, or Northern regions of the province, we remain here as a resource.

Next Steps

During your final sessions, we'll work together to:

• Document the specific progress you've made
• Identify your most valuable tools and practices
• Create a written maintenance plan you can return to
• Discuss which ongoing support options feel right for you
• Establish how and when you might reconnect if needed

You're not graduating from growth. You're graduating to independence within a supportive community that remains available whenever you need it.

Ready to book your completion sessions or explore ongoing support options? You can schedule through our online booking platform at https://www.colib.io/booking/turning-tides-coaching-counselling. If you have questions about which option might work best for you, reach out to us at info@turningtidestoday.com or call 778-321-6058.

Your journey continues. We're honoured to have been part of it.