Welcome to Alder Path Coaching

Hi I'm Roger, coach and founder. Alder Path coaching was created for people navigating change, transition, or a quiet sense that something needs to shift. Rooted in presence and real life, this work offers a grounded, supportive space to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. I've been coaching freelance since 2018 following a varied career, from employment advice and guidance to small business management and lots of other things in between. The name of my coaching business has altered several times over those years, but the image of the Alder Tree has held strong. Inspired by the Alder Tree - resilient, steady and deeply supportive of its environment- The Alder Path is about walking gently through change, finding clarity along the way and choosing a way of living that feels true and authentic....

A serene forest path lined with tall trees bathed in soft morning light, inviting peaceful reflection.

A serene path winding through a lush alder forest bathed in soft morning light.

Pause

For as long as I can remember, I have had a deep interest in how people move through transition and change. My own early experiences of transition shaped me profoundly and sparked a lasting fascination with the inner process of letting go (endings), Reorienting (The middle wilderness), and finding a new way forward (new beginnings).

That curiosity has stayed with me ever since and now sits at the heart of my work. I'm passionate about supporting people through these in-between moments with calm, presence, honesty, and care - helping them make sense of where they are and walk forward with greater clarity and intention.

My Coaching style is gentle, reflective, and grounded in real life. I don't offer quick fixes or prescriptive answers; instead, I create a steady space where you can slow down, explore what's happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.

Our work together is collaborative and paced to suit you, many of my clients choose longer-term coaching, valuing the flexibility if offers - sessions can be drawn down as life unfolds, allowing support when it's most needed rather than to a fixed schedule, supporting you to navigate change and transition with clarity, build quiet courage and confidence, and shape a life that feels aligned and meaningful.

Reflect

Here are some of the things I am interested in, if it sparks a thought or resonates, get in touch, lets have a conversation...

Coaching - to state the obvious but I am passionate about coaching, it has changed my life and I have seen it change so many other lives. It has and is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as their pathways forward in life unfold and become clear.
Transition - I have been fascinated by the process of change and transition in life from a very young age, my own early experiences of life transition sparked a life-long study into how we process and navigate through change.
Nature and horticulture - I have always felt at home in a forest or amongst nature, it took me until midlife to realise that this has to be a big part of my life, nature weaves its way through my work as a coach and many other areas of my life.
Inland Waterways of the UK - The waterways of the UK have been a part of my life since my teens, I am an RYA inland waterways instructor and skipper and love to get out onto the waterways and to share that passion and joy with others. Learn more at my other website www.themindfulskipper.co.uk
Equality and Equanimity - Meeting people with fairness, compassion and respect.
Simple, Slower living - Choosing depth over pace, intention over urgency
Mindfulness - Cultivating awareness, steadiness and presence in everyday life, I trained as a mindfulness teacher in 2017.

Important bits

I have a level 5 Diploma in Performance Coaching and NLP, I have professional liability, public liability and products liability insurance of £5,000,000, copies of certificates can be provided on request. I am also a member of The European Mentoring and Coaching Council and adhere to their strict code of practice as a professional coach.

I also employ a coaching supervisor who provides professional support, ensuring I continue to develop as a coach in order to provide an effective coaching practice.

It is important that me and my clients are a good fit, there may be times when I cannot help but I have access to a wide network of other professionals that may be able to assist. The best way to start is for us to have a conversation and as such, I wont start any coaching package until we have had that initial chat and we are both happy to proceed.

Move Forward

If you are navigating change, feeling at a crossroads, or simply sensing a desire to live with greater intention, you're welcome here. Alder Path Coaching offers a grounded, supportive space to pause, reflect and find your way forward at your own pace.

Whether for a short period of clarity or longer-term support, I'm here to walk alongside you as you explore what feels true and take the next steps on your path....

Contact me

Reach out for a calm conversation about your next steps.