Michael arkof

Let's Build Your Inner Refuge

Step through your anxiety to rediscover your fierce courage and tender heart.

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I’m Michael Arkof.

READ MY STORY

Weakness is a story you picked up from someone who was afraid.

If you suffer from anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem or if you feel like you can’t escape your self-sabotaging patterns, I want to tell you I know first hand what it feels like to be trapped by your own hurts and fears.

I suffered with anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and low-self worth for 20 years.

What if I told you there is a way out of this maze? What if I said that the single most important tool to healing your anxiety has been with you all along, but that you’re just not using it?

It’s your body. Our hurt lives in our body and once you get the message it’s been trying to give you, your mind will naturally heal  from anxiety and limiting beliefs.

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My Work

01.

Anxiety

Find the strength to attend and befriend your anxiety– It doesn’t want to be fixed; it’s here with a message.

02.

Inner Child

Access the younger part of you that wants you to get the message on how to heal yourself.

03.

Reparenting

Learn to talk to yourself the way you wish your caretakers had talked to you when you were growing up.

04.

RAIN Meditation

Master how to Recognize your hurts, Allow them to stay, Investigate their message and Nurture them into peace.

05.

Body Mindfulness

Become comfortable with attending to any difficult emotion through the practice of leaning into your body.

06.

Self Compassion

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Confidence

Attain that deep quiet knowing that you can take on anything that comes your way.

08.

Energy

Manage your energy, not your time and go further than you ever thought possible.

Testimonials

What Clients Are Saying

I first started working with Michael after reading some of his Instagram posts that really hit home for me. I wasn't sure how he'd be as a coach/therapist, but I now feel truly blessed to have him in my life. He's not only provided deep insights into who I am and the inner-workings of my mind, but also given me the compassionate space for me to learn, grow and embody the stress-free, centred, loving and expressive man I wish to be. It's so nice to have Michael to as a safe space don't know if I'll ever stop having sessions!

Arun Thompson

One thing about Michael is his openness and honesty. In my experience, he always brings a vulnerability to the group that is at once arresting and grounding. When he speaks (or writes), you know it flows from a real place, without pretence or fanfare. His stories and experiences are often so relatable and empowering as he shares humbly, yet authoritatively from his own perspective. The authenticity of his message stems from having wrestled with those inner struggles and having somehow overcome them. Michael is a wounded healer in the true sense of the word.

SteHan Botha

At a time when I felt totally stuck, as though I was turning in on myself in a self-destructive way and could not see another way out nor could stop the process, Michael's simple and compassionate approach helped me to gently re-orient back towards myself in a positive light. This gave me support and guidance that I did not expect in possibly one of the darkest periods of my life.

Jamie Clowes

Michael is like a ray of sunshine. His open, calm, and loving demeanor draws people to him. When I was nervous to disclose personal stories of trauma in group, hearing Michael speak openly and thoughtfully about his past gave me courage. It is obvious that he's done a tremendous amount of healing work, and it's a wonderful example to follow. HE ROCKS!

Stacy Seminara

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Resources

What belief is keeping you from thinking you're worth it?

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One-On-One Coaching

eBook on Managing Thoughts

Meditations & Exercises

The greatest gift you can give yourself is to see yourself just the way you are and not turn away

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