“I’m really happy that I followed the impulse to meet with you and learn more about his therapy/coaching services. From the first meeting I felt a deep sense of support, your genuine helpfulness, and I felt zero pressure at all. The sessions with you have been a great support in dealing with challenges like uncertainty, self-doubt and making difficult life decisions. I always felt like I am walking away more centered and clear after each session, and the tools I learned from you are helpful in everyday life, and I know they will be for a long time. I really like how you are really professional while very human and authentic at the same time. Thank you for everything.”

Phil— Coaching/Therapy client

I initially came to John seeking relationship counselling, but he quickly and gently uncovered that there was so much more beneath the surface. What felt like a giant, tangled mess of emotions and confusion began to clear, bringing me back to myself with surprising clarity.In just a short amount of time, I felt deeply seen, heard, and validated in a way I hadn’t experienced before. He guided me out of my overactive, rational mind and into the wisdom of my body and emotions. That shift alone has been profoundly grounding, freeing, and healing.We’ve only just begun, and yet I’ve already made more progress in these past two months than I have in the last 15 years. I’m so grateful for this path.

DD— Therapy client

“I have dipped in and out of therapy since I was a teenager with varying degrees of success. John came highly recommended by a friend and I am so grateful to have found a therapist who has the right balance of empathy, pragmatism and helpful tools. Recently John helped me with accepting a difficult relationship in my life for what it is. This has provided me with a sense of freedom from the guilt and expectations I have placed on myself around this relationship for years.”

— Coaching/Therapy client

“I’m so grateful for you sharing your knowledge and expertise with us all and for guiding us on this journey into self-understanding. You’ve always supported my Māoritanga (Māori culture) and invited me to tie in Māori concepts alongside the DBT, which worked amazingly to support my healing journey.”

—DBT Client

“X  has had more professionals come in and out of her life than I can remember, never has anyone stuck with her through the ups and downs, not many has she even trusted or cared to listen to.... but you somehow earned her utmost respect, so, in turn, mine also.”

—Mother of DBT client 

“John was professional in all aspects of our interactions and was excellent at keeping me on track and focused on the goals that we had set at our first meeting. With John's assistance, I have lost 14kg of weight, secured a part-time teacher assistance role at a local intermediate school and have a better insight into my illness and injuries. Also, I have gained knowledge of services and equipment available to me for my assistance.”

—Vocational rehabilitation client 

“I'd like to take the time to thank you for the help you have given me over the period of the year we had worked together. After your absence, I continued to work on myself - with a key goal of weight loss, fitness and overall mindset. This year I have shed 12 of those kilos, been called up to play higher grad netball, and honestly have never in my postpartum years felt physically better. You have taught me patience; to stop and think before reacting. You have taught me inner kindness, which I am still working on- but you really have reframed what it looks like to be kinder to yourself, and the word I use is more forgiving. Because as much as I am sure we'd like to, we can not be perfect all of the time. And we can not give everything, every time, especially when we are not okay ourselves.”

—DBT client 

“John showed an unwavering kindness and professionalism toward all of us in what was one of the most difficult times in our lives. John recognised that although our daughter was a young adult she was also a central point in her wider family unit and included us in her journey to recovery. Without the help of John and his continual desire to look for answers and treatment, we would not have a happy healthy and thriving young adult still with us. We will forever be in debt to John for his work with our daughter and he holds a special place in our hearts.“

—Parents of DBT client