Authentic Growth
Safety. Stability. Growth.
Safety is the foundation of every sustainable change.
Many people spend their lives trying to "think" their way out of stress, or use willpower to line their path to growth. But, if your nervous system doesn't feel safe, your brain will not usually find or stick to the strategy it needs to move forward.
I created Free to Be because I saw a need for a practice that respects both the humanness of the body and the aspirations of the mind. I believe nervous system safety is the foundation of every sustainable change.
From Procrastination and Shame to Growth.
For a long time I blamed being stuck on not trying hard enough, procrastination, or simply not having the right strategy.
Through my own personal work and learning alongside others, I realised that our struggles are directly related to a lack of nervous system safety. I learned that internal distress has a direct effect on our ability to think, to do, and to be. When our nervous system feels threatened it prioritises survival over growth.
This is why my practice is different. I don't just focus on the growth, I ensure the foundation is settled enough to support it. When the nervous system safety is established, freedom isn't something you chase - it becomes your natural state.
As a result I have integrated:
Life Coaching & Solution Focused Counselling (The Strategy).
Tomatis® (The Foundation - Creating nervous system safety through emotional regulation & reduced sensory overwhelm).
Always meeting people where they are
The Strategic Partner
As a qualified Life Coach, I partner with people to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. I support you as you develop and move through and beyond your own actionable plan.
The Calm Anchor
With a developing foundation of Solution Focused Counselling, we don't dwell in "brokenness." Instead we locate the origins of your patterns and understand them, and build on the strengths you already have.
The Sensory Listener
As a certified Tomatis® Practitioner, I understand how auditory processing impacts our ability to stay regulated and focused. I help tune the ear, brain and Vagus Nerve to work in harmony, reducing overwhelm.
Integrative Practitioner
Today, I'm proud to call myself an Integrative Practitioner.
My skill set includes:
⁘ Life Coach
⁘ Counselling Student
(Bachelor of Applied Counselling)
⁘ Student Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors
⁘ Tomatis® Method Practitioner
⁘ Trained in Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
⁘ Trained in NeuroChange Method
⁘ End of Life Doula
Led by You
We believe in Personal Agency.
Your journey is yours to lead, and we provide the creative flexibility to ensure our sessions adapt to your unique needs, pace, and way of being. We don't take sides, judge or give advice.
Strength & Values Focused
We believe in Holistic Growth.
We look beyond symptoms and noise to see the whole person. Through ethical practice, we focus on your strengths and values to help you build a life that feels balanced and sustainable.
Relatable Support
We believe in Safety and Regulation.
We prioritise relatability to build a genuine, down to earth partnership. Providing a grounded foundation gives you the freedom to explore your world and move forward with confidence.
Please Note:
Free to Be is not a Medical or Mental Health Agency or Service. We are not qualified medical or mental health professionals. Our training is to help clients move beyond life challenges that they believe are holding them back, so they can experience a greater quality of life.
As a qualified Life Coach, we welcome people wanting to improve their quality of life.
As a student or trainee Solution Focused Counsellor we support people wanting to improve their quality of life, through honouring their past to create change in the present and their future.
We are trained in Tomatis® auditory retraining and are passionate about Tomatis support for ADHD and other neurodiversities, emotional dysregulation and burnout.
While our services may contribute to increasing a person's overall resilience and ability to thrive despite life's challenges, it is not a replacement for medical or mental health help, support, diagnosis or advice.
If you are in crisis or looking for a mental health service for trauma, addiction, or abuse of any kind, please click the link below for a list of agencies providing assistance.