Testimonials & Reviews

Finding the right ‘fit’ in a coach or counsellor is essential – studies show that you get the best results when you work with someone you connect with and trust. This is known as the “therapeutic alliance” and it can move mountains!

If you’d like to learn more about the therapeutic alliance check out this great overview article on PositivePsychology.com (or this meta-study at the US National Library of Medicine if you like a deep-dive).

On this page you can see a sample of what other clients have to say about their experience with us – you can also see this feedback and dozens more testimonials and 5 star reviews we are proud to earn on our Google pages (you can read client feedback for on working with Tamsyn here, and feedback on working with Mary here).

Testimonials for Tamsyn

Mikaela C

"Tamsyn is amazing! My partner and I have had a few sessions with her now and we really can’t thank her enough. She is the perfect balance of relatable, approachable, empathetic and professional! We always walk out of each session learning something new and effective for our relationship and ourselves. We have seen so much growth within each other and our relationship, couldn’t recommend Tamsyn and her services enough to anybody!"

A & P in Lower Hutt

"My husband and I are very grateful to have found Tamsyn. We hit a road block from a major life event in our +15 year gay relationship/marriage. Tamsyn gained a quick understanding of the situation and of who we are - both as individuals and as a couple. This made understanding her insights and advice naturally easy. She gave us a range of tools, wisdom, kindness and humour. She helped us learn from our past, grow as individuals and re-establish our strong bond as a couple. We especially recommend her to others of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for someone who will understand you and/or the complexities that can come with LGBTQIA+ relationships."

Sienna P

"Tamsyn is absolutely incredible, if I could give her 6 stars I would! My partner and I did couples therapy with her and she completely changed our relationship for the better. She is so personable and made both of us super comfortable and heard. We've never done couple therapy before and we weren't sure what to expect but with Tamsyn's help we went from almost breaking up to being happier than ever! I truly can't rate her highly enough and I tell all my friends in relationships that I wish we had done this years ago!"

Tom C

"My partner and I started seeing Tamsyn to work through a collapse in our communication. Tamsyn has been amazing at creating a safe space for us to talk through the prickly bits, she’s incredibly knowledgeable and has efficiently paved a pathway & provided helpful tools for us to find a way back onto the same page! We very quickly warmed to Tamsyn because of her warmth, empathy and great sense of humour! Would definitely recommend her for couples and individuals."

A Taumaoe

"Both my husband and I have found working with Tamsyn to be very helpful. Her gentle, incredibly friendly approach allows us to feel safe and comfortable while her knowledge and experience has quickly guided us towards results."

Testimonials For Mary

Erica S

I've been working with Mary for about a year now and highly recommend her as a coach and counsellor. She's really easy to talk to - even when it's a while between sessions, she's right on track and has a varied approach depending on the direction of the discussion.

Alyx R

Mary has been so incredibly helpful. She's a great person to talk with, and has helped me work through my anxiety with practical exercises. Thank you!

Joy S

I have been working with Mary for about 8 months. She was warm and welcoming right from the beginning, and has created a safe space for me to process the changes in my life. She is always supportive and affirming, and has good practical tips for helping me to honour my feelings and move through them. I would highly recommend Mary.

Lotus H

Mary has a very compassionate and gentle manner. She is solution focused and gave me some powerful strategies for me to implement into my everyday life to be calmer and more at ease. She is wonderfully empowering and knowledgeable. I gained so much from my sessions with her. I can't recommend her highly enough. Working with her has been life-changing.

Stacey R

I've been seeing Mary for about 9 months, working out a few different areas to support me to live my best life. She is compassionate and gives space for the conversations to grow, without filling the silences as I work through different things with her. Mary is wonderful at recognising when I've reached my limit in a session and is able to use guided meditation to bring me back to centre. She focusses on finding solutions and provides strategies to support the changes I am aiming to make. It is such a treat to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and supportive. Thank you!

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We offer in-person sessions at our Lower Hutt, Wellington office, via phone, and online (Zoom video call). You can book online or get in touch with any questions. We look forward to helping you live the life you want!

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