Men's Coaching, Coldwater, Ontario – Positive Life Changes

About True North Men’s Coaching

True North Men’s Coaching provides men with a safe, supportive space to explore personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and relationship challenges. Rooted in compassion, experience, and grounded facilitation, this work helps men reconnect to the direction and values that matter most. Based in Coldwater, Ontario, True North offers in-person and virtual coaching, men’s groups, and relationship-focused support for men who want to grow, heal, and build deeper connections—both with themselves and with others.

What I Offer

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Men’s Individual Coaching

Personalized 1-1 coaching that supports men in:

- Building emotional awareness

- Navigating relationship challenges

- Strengthening self-worth and confidence

- Reducing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

- Breaking old patterns and stepping into new ones

Relationship & Communication Coaching

Support to help you:

- Communicate more clearly and honestly

- Strengthen intimacy and trust

- Understand and work with attachment patterns

- Resolve and repair conflict

- Build emotional safety in your relationships

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Men’s Groups

A Circle of Brothers that help men:

- Build community and brotherhood

- Express honestly without judgment

- Practice leadership and accountability

- Receive support—and offer it to others

- Grow together in a grounded, real way

Co-Ed Circles (Launching Soon)

Guided co-ed groups for people who want to:

- Practice emotional presence and listening

- Build meaningful community and friendships

- Explore personal goals with group support

- Improve relational skills in a safe container

- Grow as individuals and as a collective

Dates TBA on Sundays / Mondays

Why True North?

True North Men’s Coaching is built on a simple promise: a grounded, confidential space where you can be fully yourself while doing real, practical growth work.

- Compassionate, non-judgmental support

- Client-centered and collaborative

- Rooted in experience and maturity

- Clear, grounded guidance

- Safe and confidential container

- Growth-oriented and gently challenging

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Meet Mike Barrington

Mike is a counselor, facilitator, and men’s work practitioner with years of experience in individual counseling, group facilitation, and addiction support. His approach blends emotional intelligence, practical tools, and a calm, grounded presence. He had a 32 year career as a very active Firefighter and Captain in Toronto and has spent the past 25 years supporting men’s mental health. His personal experience with life’s tragedies, challenges, and joys, has given him a perspective and skills that have guided men through grief, relationship breakdowns, career confusion, addiction, and major life transitions. His mission is simple: to help men grow in a way that is strong, balanced, and deeply human.

Session Details

Format

- In-person in Coldwater, Ontario

- Private outdoor “walk and talk” sessions on our farm

- “Meet and Greet” experiences with Mike and the horses

- Virtual sessions available

- 60/90/120 minute sessions

- Confidential, one-on-one or group

Offerings

- Individual sessions: $135/Hr

- Men’s groups: $15–$25 per session

- Co-ed circles: $15-25 per person

- Sliding scale options available for all fees

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Book a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether this work is a good fit for you.

Contact

Email: mike@truenorthmenscoaching.ca

Phone:(705) 702-5421

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Location

Based near Coldwater, Ontario, Canada. Outdoor sessions and bonfire circles when weather permits.

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