Ageing with Intention

Helping women in midlife move from autopilot to alignment

Mind-Body Therapy &
Empowerment Coaching
for women ready to say yes to themselves first and guilt last.

In-Person Victoria, BC, Canada
On-Line anywhere

Free workshop - Ageing with Intention

On-line Tuesday April 7, 2026 - 5:30 to 7 pm PST

In Person check back for next session in May in Victoria, BC

You have spent enough time living by someone else’s script.

Maybe you have been the strong one for years.
Maybe you have taken care of everyone else and lost touch with yourself along the way.
Maybe parts of your life look fine on the outside, yet inside something feels off.

You may be wondering:

  • Is this really the life I want?

  • Why do I keep feeling stuck?

  • Why does change feel so hard?

  • What would it look like to finally choose myself?

If you feel stuck, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied with the life you have been living, you are not alone.

I guide women out of old roles and into a more authentic life, where they can reconnect with themselves, understand what is keeping them stuck, and take meaningful steps toward a life that feels more honest, grounded, and fulfilling.

The truth is:

You are not too late.
You are not broken.
You are not asking for too much.
You may simply be ready for a new chapter.


A gentle and honest path forward

Real change begins with understanding where you are right now.
It grows as you get clear on what you truly want and need, recognize what has been keeping you stuck,
and choose meaningful steps toward the life you want.

Get honest: Take an honest look at your life, your patterns, and what is no longer working.

Understand what is underneath: Learn how unresolved stress, old beliefs, and disconnection from self may be shaping how you think, feel, and live.

Move toward alignment: Take one meaningful step at a time with support, guidance, and tools that help change feel more possible.

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Meet Dianna ~

I am a coach, counsellor, and educator with over 25 years of experience supporting women through emotional healing, self-discovery, and life transitions.

My approach blends practical psychology and mind-body healing, to help women understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful change from the inside out.

I hold a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Adult Education along with training in multiple modalities that focus on clearing self-limiting beliefs and stress patterns. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, holistic practices that honour the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

I believe we can heal our wounds, and that it is never too late to come home to yourself.


Helping midlife women reconnect with themselves
and live with intention


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The 3 steps to self-discovery and coming home to yourself

Step 1
Where am I now?

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How satisfied am I in my life?

  • What is missing?

  • Where am I stuck?

  • What is working well, and not?

  • How can I change?

  • What do I change first?

  • How do I start when I feel a bit scared?

We take an honest inventory
and discover what you want, need, and are ready to change.

Step 2
How did I get here?

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What old programming, beliefs, and behaviours am I ready to change?

  • Have I been putting the needs of others before my own? Am I a people pleaser?

  • Am I numbing my pain with shopping, medication, or wine?

  • Do I believe I am good enough and lovable, or feel I need to be perfect?

  • Who am I underneath this person I see in the mirror?

  • What wounds am I ready to heal?

With somatic therapy, we begin to shift limiting beliefs. With trauma-informed care, we gently work through the little “t” and big “T” traumas that may still be shaping your life.

You do not need to start over.
You need to come back to yourself.

Step 3
What do I want instead?

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What do I truly want for my life?

  • What have I always wished I could do, be, or have?

  • What do I truly want, need, and value?

  • Who do I want to be?

  • What does my authentic voice sound like, and how does it feel?

  • How can I create and support the freedom I want?

We uncover the real you and create an empowering plan so you can live in a way that feels true, freeing, and right for you.

Ways to work with me

There is more than one path into this work. Whether you are looking for personal support, a guided program, or the wisdom of community, there is a place to begin.

Ageing with Intention

A guided path for women who are ready to stop living on autopilot and begin creating a life that feels more true,
satisfying, and aligned with who they are.

One on One Support

Personalised sessions to help you move through emotional pain, limiting beliefs, and life transitions with care, clarity,
and grounded support.

Workshops and Events

Supportive group spaces where you can learn, reflect, and grow alongside like-minded women in community.

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  • "From the moment I started working with Dianna I instantly felt comfortable and relaxed when speaking with her. "

    H.P.
    Ottawa, Ontario

  • "Thank you for helping and teaching me so much along this journey"

    ~ A.J. 
    Peterborough, Ontario

  • "I am so grateful to you and think very highly of your professional abilities as a therapist."

    ~ I.G.
    Toronto, Ontario

  • "She is a very easy and trustworthy person to talk to, very reliable, and has guided me on the path of self care and love". 

    ~ K.G.
    Regina, Saskatchewan

  • "It's always a magical thing when we do this work, thank you"

    ~ C.B.
    Regina, Saskatchewan

  • " I would recommend Dianna for anyone trying to deepen their understanding of themselves and their life, as well as looking for any type personal growth. "

    ~ A.M.D.
    Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • " With Dianna’s guidance and insight, and by using her somatic healing techniques, I began to feel stronger, happier, and more positive after every session. "

    ~ G. P.
    Peterborough, Ontario

  • "My experience with Dianna was incredible. She is super personable and in tune with me and my issues I was looking to overcome."

    ~ C.H.
    Hastings, Ontario

  • "Dianna is wonderful. The way she teaches is so great. "

    ~ M.A.
    Peterborough, Ontario

  • "Dianna has been nothing shy of wonderful. She made me feel safe to be vulnerable in her space. "

    ~ T.S.
    Peterborough, Ontario

  • “There are so many simple yet strong and useful practices from this course that are do-able. I want to incorporate them into my life as they will make such a huge difference.”


    ~ C.V.
    Regina, Saskatchewan

  • "This membership has been such a great place to meet new women"

    ~ C.H.
    Peterborough, Ontario