Alexandra's Story

Hello, I'm Alexandra Walker! I'm a life coach, author and musician. I've been inspired by my own journey to freedom to guide others on their path to liberation, peace and their higher purpose in life.

I believe that true healing and wholeness are not only possible, but one of the truest life missions we could possibly have. It may not be the easiest journey to make, but it is a profoundly worthwhile adventure that will take us to places we could never have imagined. I know that achieving real, lasting freedom requires deep connection and understanding, coupled with a creative, multi-faceted approach.

Ostensibly, I had the dream life. Graduating top of the science faculty at St Andrews University. Achieving a doctorate in applied mathematics. Demonstrating a flair for music that saw me performing Grieg’s piano concerto and composing and producing a successful musical. Then rising to leadership positions in the civil service and charitable sector in the heart of London for fifteen years.

But something was profoundly wrong. I couldn’t sleep. I suffered from serious anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and a range of other health issues. Despite all the trials, something inside me couldn’t give up searching for peace and fulfilment. It would be a long journey until my eyes were opened to the emotional abuse that had dogged my entire life. Rewiring my brain to expect threat. Training me to be fearful. Making me believe I wasn’t good enough just as I was.

I can at last truly describe myself as a Damsel Not In Distress. Not helpless and needing to be rescued by a prince, but having achieved my personal liberation and peace through the proverbial blood, sweat and tears. I am profoundly grateful for the transformational support given by special family members, friends and counsellors.

I have dealt with a lot of life storms. Through the work of Damsel Not In Distress and my book, Reclaiming Christmas, my mission is to help as many people as I can to transform their lives and sing after their storm!

I am a trustee of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, having received a Carnegie scholarship at university. I now live in the North West Highlands of Scotland with my wonderful husband Simon. In our free time, we love exploring the hills, and we finished climbing the 282 Scottish Munros in 2021.

Alexandra's Qualifications

I take training seriously so I can serve ethically and knowledgeably. I am an Accredited Member of the ACCPH - Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists. You can find my profile page here.

I hold the following qualifications and certifications:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition, Health and Wellness Coaching with Well College Global

  • Women’s Health and Wellness Coach Certification and Holistic Coach Certification with Well College Global

  • Somatic trauma-informed coaching certification from the School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

  • Level 1 and Level 2 training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)

  • Certified Grief Educator, having completed renowned grief expert David Kessler's certificate program

Guiding principles

Here at Damsel Not In Distress, our core purpose is to guide you on your journey to liberation and peace. This will lead you to wholeness, where you engage and integrate the different facets of your being: mind, emotions, body and spirit. We will empower you through:

  • Depth: We encourage deep understanding, discernment and connection, because we appreciate that life and healing can be complex,
    requiring meaningful engagement.

  • Creativity: We use creativity and beauty as a gateway for our clients to access greater insight, clarity, peace and direction.

  • Adventure: There is always hope and life is an adventure! Our bravery to step out will be rewarded – true healing can take time, but more is possible than we often imagine, and we can also have fun along the way!

We celebrate diversity as we support you to tap into self-trust to discern your personal healing journey. As we accompany you on your journey, we are radically honest, not shirking difficult or more complex conversations or topics. We help you learn and grow by being curious about facts and evidence, as well as by tapping into and following your intuition.

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