Retirement Is More Than a Financial Decision
The human side - your identity, routines, relationships, and sense of purpose - deserves just as much attention.
Why does retirement feel so difficult?
Retirement can bring unexpected feelings of uncertainty, loss of identity, or a lack of purpose. Without the familiar structure of work, even a long-awaited retirement can leave us wondering who we are now and what comes next.
Finding your footing takes time. Retirement isn't simply about financial security or filling your days with activities. It's about discovering what makes this next chapter meaningful to you.
What is Retirement Coaching?
A retirement coach helps you navigate the non-financial side of leaving a long-held role. Rather than telling you what to do, coaching provides support, reflection, and accountability so you can build a path that feels grounded and intentional.
A retirement coach helps you:
Clarify your vision for your next chapter
Find new purpose, direction, and meaning
Reduce transition anxiety and uncertainty
Set up routines and goals that support your well-being
Build a strong, fulfilling identity beyond your career
Meet Your Coach: Adrian
With over 18 years as a practicing psychotherapist and a background in philosophy and depth psychology, I bring a deep understanding of human development and life transitions to my retirement coaching practice.
A Grounded, Reflective Space
I will not tell you who you are or what you should want. I create the space for you to explore and answer those questions on your own terms.
Deep Listening
I bring a calm presence, genuine curiosity, and thoughtful questions that help you see yourself and what might be possible from a fresh perspective.
Practical Momentum
Insight is just the beginning. Together we’ll develop real-world experiments and practical action plans that help you create a meaningful next chapter.
Retirement Transition Coaching Packages
Whether you're preparing for retirement, adjusting to this new chapter, or looking to create a more purposeful and meaningful life beyond work, these coaching packages are designed to meet you where you are.
*Available online via Zoom worldwide, in-person in Vancouver & Nanaimo BC, or via outdoor “walk & talk” sessions along local trails.
+ Clarity
One-Month Retirement Transition Intensive
Ideal for:
People approaching retirement or who have recently retired and want clarity about what's next.
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Clarify what matters most to you.
Identify the values that will guide your next chapter.
Explore fears and uncertainties that may be holding you back.
Discover new possibilities for a meaningful retirement.
Leave with a practical 90-day action plan and renewed confidence.
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Four weekly 60-minute private coaching sessions over one month
Retirement Discovery Questionnaire
Personal Values and Meaning Assessment
Written action summary following last session
+ Vision (most popular)
Six-Month Retirement Lifestyle Coaching
Ideal for:
People who want ongoing support as they intentionally build a fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
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Explore your identity beyond your professional role.
Strengthen important relationships.
Develop a deeper sense of purpose and contribution.
Create healthy routines and sustainable habits.
Navigate the emotional challenges and opportunities that retirement brings.
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Ten 60-minute coaching sessions over six months
Everything included in the Clarity Package
Strengths Assessment
Monthly progress reviews
Weekly email support
+ Purpose
One-Year Retirement Coaching Partnership
Ideal for:
People who want consistent guidance, accountability, and support throughout their first year of retirement.
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Feel grounded in a strong sense of purpose.
Create a lifestyle that reflects your values.
Develop meaningful long-term goals.
Establish healthy routines that support your wellbeing.
Feel confident in your decisions.
Leave with a personalized Life Plan for the years ahead.
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Eighteen 60-minute coaching sessions
Everything included in the Vision Package
Quarterly in-person meetings in Nanaimo (optional)
Weekly email support
Priority scheduling
A Note on Continuation
Many clients choose to continue meeting periodically as new opportunities and life transitions emerge. Ongoing coaching is available at the standard rate of $250 CAD per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Financial planning answers practical questions like investments, income, and whether you can afford to retire.
Retirement coaching addresses the more personal, non-financial side: Who am I now? Who am I on my way to becoming? What is important to me? What do I want my next chapter to be for? -
Absolutely. Even when retirement is something we've looked forward to, leaving behind a career can bring unexpected feelings of uncertainty, loss of identity, or a lack of purpose.
Retirement coaching offers a space to explore these changes, reconnect with what matters most to you, and discover new possibilities for this stage of life.
Together, we'll combine thoughtful reflection with practical steps toward creating a retirement that feels meaningful and fulfilling.You don't need to know what comes next before reaching out.
Sometimes that's exactly what we need help discovering. -
Retirement coaching is ideal if you are approaching retirement, navigating the "messy middle" of transition, recently retired, or have been retired for some time but sense there could be more meaning and purpose in your next chapter.
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We offer three main packages:
Clarity: A 1-month intensive with 4 weekly sessions, ideal for building a practical 90-day action plan.
Vision (Most Popular): A 6-month partnership with 10 sessions, designed for ongoing support and lifestyle building.
Purpose: A 1-year partnership with 18 sessions, offering consistent guidance, accountability, and a personalized Life Plan.
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You can book a complimentary discovery call to explore where you are now and see if retirement coaching is the right fit.
Ready to explore what's next?
Whether you're looking ahead to retirement or finding your footing in the early months, let's meet for a complimentary conversation to see if coaching is the right fit.