Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the Right Life Coach 

Is life coaching regulated in NZ?

No. Life coaching is currently unregulated in New Zealand, meaning anyone can call themselves a life coach. That’s why it’s important to look for certifications, qualifications, proven experience, client testimonials, and a coaching approach that aligns with your goals. I am an IWA Certified Integrative Wellness Life Coach committed to ethical, evidence-informed practice. Click here to learn more about how and why I became a life coach.

How do I check if a life coach is legitimate in New Zealand?

Look for certifications, qualifications, relevant experience, genuine client testimonials, and transparency about services and outcomes. A legitimate life coach should clearly explain how they work and who they help. I encourage all prospective clients to book a complimentary call so they can decide whether we’re the right fit before making any commitment.

How is holistic life coaching different from traditional life coaching?

Traditional life coaching often focuses on goals and accountability. Holistic life coaching looks at the bigger picture, including your mindset, emotions, relationships, wellbeing, values, and life circumstances. My approach helps uncover the root causes of challenges so you can create meaningful and sustainable change across all areas of life.

What does it mean when you say you blend “science and soul”?

I combine evidence-informed coaching techniques with a holistic understanding of personal growth. The science focuses on behaviour change, mindset, and practical strategies. The soul recognises values, purpose, intuition, and emotional wellbeing. Together, they create a balanced approach that supports both meaningful insight and real-world action.

What do clients say about working with you?

Clients often describe my coaching as supportive, practical, insightful, and highly personalised. Many arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain and leave with greater clarity, confidence, healthier boundaries, and a renewed sense of direction. My goal is to help you reconnect with your own wisdom rather than tell you what to do. Check out my Google reviews to hear directly from my clients.

Why should I choose you when looking for a trusted life coach near me?

Choosing a life coach is about finding someone you trust. I bring together professional coaching certifications, holistic wellness training, more than 20 years of corporate experience, and lived experience navigating significant life transitions. Every coaching journey begins with a complimentary consultation to ensure we’re the right fit. Book your free consultation here.

Before We Work Together

How much does a life coach cost in NZ?

Life coaching fees in New Zealand typically range from $120 to $250+ per session, depending on the coach’s qualifications, experience, and programme structure. I offer structured coaching programmes designed to create lasting change rather than short-term motivation. Investing in yourself is an important decision and I provide a transparent pricing structure to support your decision making process. 

Current pricing and package options are available on my Personal Coaching page.

How long does a typical holistic life coaching programme last to see results?

Every person is different. Some clients experience meaningful shifts within a few sessions, while others choose longer-term support for deeper transformation. Most clients work with me over several months to create sustainable change, strengthen new habits, and build lasting confidence, clarity, and resilience.

What happens during a coaching session?

Every coaching session is tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. Together, we explore challenges, uncover patterns, develop practical strategies, and identify meaningful next steps. My role is to provide support, perspective, accountability, and tools that help you create lasting positive change. Read more about my approach to coaching here.

Are life coaching fees tax deductible in NZ?

In some circumstances, coaching fees may be tax deductible if they relate directly to earning or maintaining income (correct at the time of publishing). This is often more relevant for business owners, leaders, and professionals. Because every situation is different, I recommend seeking advice from your accountant or tax professional and reviewing information available on Inland Revenue’s website.

How do I find an executive or personal coach in Auckland or online?

Look for a coach whose certifications, qualifications, experience, values, and communication style resonate with you. Read reviews, explore their content, and book an introductory conversation. I offer both face-to-face coaching in Auckland for your Wellness Discovery session and online coaching throughout New Zealand and internationally. 

Do you offer face-to-face life coaching sessions in Auckland?

Yes. I offer the first Wellness Discovery session as an in-person coaching session from my office in Parnell, Auckland before moving to online sessions.

I live outside Auckland. Can I access coaching online?

Absolutely! I work with clients throughout Auckland, New Zealand and overseas via online coaching. Virtual sessions provide the same support, accountability, and transformation as face-to-face coaching while offering greater flexibility and convenience. Book your free consultation here.

Is Life Coaching Right For Me?

What is holistic life coaching?

Holistic life coaching looks at the whole person rather than focusing on a single problem. I help clients explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual factors influencing their wellbeing, relationships, confidence, career, and life direction so they can create meaningful and sustainable change.

What issues can holistic life coaching help with?

Holistic life coaching can help with confidence, burnout, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationship challenges, career transitions, stress, life direction, emotional wellbeing, major life decisions, personal growth and more. Together, we focus on addressing root causes rather than simply putting a band-aid over  symptoms.

What are the signs that I need a holistic life coach?

You may benefit from coaching if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, uncertain about your future, or trapped in recurring patterns. Many clients seek coaching during significant life transitions when they need clarity, support, accountability, and a fresh perspective. Book your free consultation here.

I feel stuck on autopilot. Can a personal life coach help me reset my life?

Yes. Feeling stuck often signals a disconnect between your daily life and your deeper values or aspirations.  My coaching helps you gain clarity, identify what’s holding you back, and create a practical path forward so you can feel more purposeful, energised, and aligned.

Why do I feel lost in life even though everything looks fine on paper?

Many people reach a point where external success no longer feels fulfilling. This often happens when your values, priorities, or sense of identity have evolved. My coaching helps you reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters, and create a future aligned with who you are today.

Can a life coach help with burnout and overwhelm?

Yes. Burnout is often driven by chronic stress, poor boundaries, people-pleasing, or constantly prioritising others. My coaching helps identify the underlying causes, strengthen resilience, establish healthier habits, and create a more sustainable way of living and working.

Why have I lost confidence in myself?

Confidence often erodes gradually through stress, burnout, criticism, setbacks, or years of putting yourself last. My coaching helps rebuild self-trust, challenge limiting beliefs, recognise your strengths, and develop the confidence to make decisions and move forward with clarity.

I feel disconnected from myself after years of prioritising everyone else. Can coaching help?

Absolutely. Many people reach a stage where they realise they’ve spent years meeting the needs of others while neglecting their own. My coaching helps you reconnect with your values, identity, goals, and aspirations so you can create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Book your free consultation here.

Therapy vs Coaching

Life Coach vs Psychologist NZ: what’s the difference?

Psychologists diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Life coaching focuses on helping you gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and create positive change. My holistic coaching approach combines personal development, self-awareness, and practical action while recognising when clinical support may also be appropriate.  Please note all services and healing modalities provided by me as The Holistic Life Coach Ltd, are not a substitute for, nor designed to replace, qualified and professional medical advice, diagnosis, prescribed medicines or treatments. 

For serious or urgent support, please visit the Mental Health Foundation for a list of Helplines. 

How do I know if I need therapy, relationship counselling, or a life coach?

If you’re experiencing significant mental health concerns, clinical therapy may be the best option. If your focus is relationship conflict, counselling may help. If you feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, or ready to create meaningful change, life coaching may be the right fit. Some people benefit from a combination of support. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation so we can assess if my holistic life coaching is the right fit for you.

Boundaries, Self-Worth & Personal Growth

Why do I struggle to say “no” without feeling guilty?

Many people learn to prioritise others’ needs above their own. As a result, saying “no” can trigger guilt, anxiety, or fear of disappointing people. My coaching helps you understand the beliefs driving people-pleasing behaviours and develop healthier, more confident boundaries.

What techniques do holistic coaches use to release limiting beliefs?

I use a range of evidence-informed and holistic approaches, including mindset coaching, behavioural change techniques, values exploration, cognitive reframing, visualisation, self-awareness exercises, and personal growth practices. The goal is to replace outdated beliefs with more empowering perspectives.

Can you help me if I am facing multiple, messy life problems?

Yes! Real life challenges are often interconnected. Relationship stress, career uncertainty, burnout, confidence issues, and life transitions frequently overlap. My holistic coaching helps create clarity, identify priorities, and develop a practical plan that addresses the underlying causes rather than isolated symptoms. Book your free consultation here.

Relationship Coaching

How can relationship coaching help improve communication, conflict, and unhealthy relationship patterns?

My relationship coaching helps identify communication breakdowns, emotional triggers, recurring conflicts, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Together, we develop greater self-awareness, healthier communication skills, stronger boundaries, and practical strategies that support more connected and fulfilling relationships.

Can relationship coaching help even if my partner will not attend?

Yes. When one person changes how they communicate, respond to conflict, and establish boundaries, the relationship dynamic often begins to shift. Individual relationship coaching can help you improve your interactions and strengthen your role within the relationship, regardless of your partner’s involvement.

Career Transition & Mid-Life Change

Can a life coach help with career transition, redundancy, or a mid-life career change in NZ?

Yes. Whether you’re facing redundancy, considering a career change, returning to work, or searching for greater purpose, coaching can help. As a clarity coach, I help you cut through confusion, identify your strengths, values, and opportunities, and create a practical path forward. Together, we’ll build the confidence and direction needed to successfully navigate your next chapter. Book your free consultation here.

Corporate Wellbeing & Career Transition Support

Do you provide wellness solutions or career support packages for corporate teams?

Yes. I partner with organisations to deliver workplace wellbeing programmes, leadership coaching, leadership workshops, career transition support, redundancy assistance, and personal development workshops. Every programme is tailored to support both employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes. Visit my Corporate page for further information or reach out for a confidential discussion.