About Coach Abelene
My Story
I became a life coach to share what I have learned from my journey out of depression so others can avoid going through what I did.
Depression disrupted my life in so many ways. It affected my mood, my behaviour, and my relationships.
I do not know the exact causes. It was a complex mix of issues that started from young. From low self-esteem and anxiety attacks, to poor body image and communication breakdown in relationships.
What I do know for sure is how devastating depression can be. It led me to wanting to end my own life.
Saved in the nick of time, it became a wake-up call that made me turn my life around.
My Previous Life
I began to feel lost, soulless and unfulfilled after working in the corporate world for about ten years. I also started to feel isolated in relationships with my family and friends. I knew that I was not happy, but did not realise that I was feeling sad or was depressed. I felt that there was no way out and decided to give up. This led to a suicide attempt that failed.
My parents did the only thing they knew then – which was to arrange for a psychiatrist (if you are physcially ill, you see a physician; if you are mentally ill, you see a shrink).
I was immediately put on antidepressants. I no longer felt that “low” low. Neither did I feel that high that I thought drugs were supposed to give you. Instead, I felt irritable and easily angry. It seemed to be giving me the very problems that I was trying to treat.
It was only when a close friend alerted me to the side effects of anti-depressants that I decided to stop the pills and find other ways to heal myself.
My Transformation
Since mainstream medicine seemed to do more harm than good, my alternative was, well, alternative medicine! Even though it was a complete woo-woo to me, there was no other way. So, I went with blind trust. So much so that delved into
Energy Medicine to be exact – which is a whole big field of medicine.
I explored a range within Energy Medicine. I started with the Ancient Chinese Metaphysics of Feng Shui, then proceeded to “German Feng Shui” – specifically GeoSafe® from Germany, to the Medical Intuition System™ created by a Singaporean practitioner. I became certified in the latter two disciplines during my healing journey.
After being cleared of energetic blocks, I chanced upon the Heal Your Life® life coaching method. It is a Positive Psychology programme based on the philosophy and techniques of self-development pioneer Louise L. Hay. I thus began my new path as a life coach! 🙂
By working with my initial clients, I discovered that combining energy healing with the practise of positive life skills made the self-transformation process more efficient and effective. And so I became an Energetics Guide and Life Coach. Becoming a Wellbeing Trainer for corporates came about as I know firsthand how a toxic work environment can kill a soul.
My Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce (Management) & Psychology, The University of Melbourne
Certified Heal Your Life® Life Coach
Certified in the Medical Intuition System™
Credentialed Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (decided to not renew licence)
Get In Touch
Consultation is free. Drop me a line to share the issues you are facing, and I will propose an approach with solutions.