Mental Health Coaching

Be empowered to live and thrive.

Prioritising mental fitness is as essential as working on physical health; it’s the foundation for being HeadStrong.

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As a Certified Mental Health Coach with PREKURE, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in improving and sustaining their mental well-being. My approach involves empowering clients to cultivate a personalised toolbox of strategies, incorporating ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) techniques, and healthy lifestyle behaviours.

Build a mindset that will empower you to face life with strength and resilience.

  • Health coaching uses the “coach approach” to improve wellness and prevent chronic disease.

    This approach recognises that YOU are the expert on you. But, why do we do what we do when we know what we know? 

    This is where health coaches come in as the experts on behaviour change. When you’re ready and open to change we support you to make small incremental changes that make a big impact long term so you can start thriving. 

    With curiosity we listen and hold space for the client. We meet the client where they are at and support them in getting to where they would like to be in the future.

  • ⁠As a PREKURE certified Mental Health Coach, my scope of practice is supporting those experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression as well as stress and overwhelm. We incorporate Lifestyle medicine (nutrition, exercise, sleep, breathing, connection, thermotherapies), with the latest scientific research & evidence based practice, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (the third wave of psychology).  This may also involve support for substance misuse and addiction.  A mental health coach helps you to navigate the overwhelming information out there, helping you create your own personalised action plan, including goals aligned with your values.

    As a PREKURE certified Mental Health Coach, I undergo an annual recertification process that includes twenty hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and a minimum of four annual Coaching Supervision sessions to ensure my knowledge and skills remain current.

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Hi, I’m Pip

I’m a busy mum of three girls living in the beautiful Oakura, managing the balance of family, friends, fitness and my mental health coaching business.

My own personal journey, with its highs and lows, led me to embrace lifestyle medicine. Now I’m passionate about guiding clients to cultivate and maintain healthy habits.

With a whole person approach, I help clients make incremental changes, building a toolbox of strategies and empowering them to thrive and maintain resilience through challenging times.

Trained in ACT Therapy (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) & Lifestyle Medicine

Bachelor of Health Science & experience working in pediatric nursing

Bachelor of Commerce & experience working in corporate settings

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“If you’re depressed and anxious, you’re not a machine with broken parts. You’re a human being with unmet needs”

— Johann Hari

Services

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  • A quick 15 minute chat.

    During this time, we’ll discuss your current situation, explore your desired goals, and assess whether your needs align with my expertise.

    Together we’ll establish expectations and decide whether I’m the right coach for you. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions about mental health coaching, including the coach approach, lifestyle medicine, and ACT therapy.

    Investment: FREE

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  • Your first session will be a discovery session to explore your mental health journey, including where you’re at and where you want to go.

    Together, we’ll explore your values, define your goals and co-create a personalised mental wellbeing plan. The following sessions will be dedicated to helping you achieve your set wellbeing goals as well as supporting you to make sustainable lifestyle behaviour changes.

    It is suggested that you partake in at least three of these sessions.

    Investment: $140.00

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  • Kick start your mental wellness journey with this five session package.

    The first session will be a discovery session used to explore and establish your goals.

    It is recommended that you attend the remaining sessions weekly thereafter or frequency as suits, to support small incremental behaviour changes.

    Investment: $600.00

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Also note that I am a Clearhead provider - if your Employer uses Clearhead as their EAP service you may be entitled to free sessions.  Please book Clearhead bookings here.

  • “As a busy mum, working and studying, my mental health always came last. Pip listened without judgement, helping me uncover what was really important so I focus my efforts on the small things that really help. Mental health coaching is definitely something I’ll do again to keep on track.”

    A.B., Cambridge

  • “Pip helped me navigate a really stressful and sad time as I navigated the end of my mothers life and all that that entails. No matter what you know, and how much you've learned it is always invaluable to be able to have someone to discuss where things are at, in times of difficulty. Pip allowed me to share all the grief and sadness of this time while offering me opportunities to look at what I could do to care for myself and what I needed to let go of worrying about for the moment. Her support allowed me to transverse a time of huge emotion with some grace and dignity because I had a safe space in which to share that which was potentially overwhelming. Many thanks Pip.”

    Paula, Waikato

  • "Thank you for encouraging and supporting me to live the life I want to live. That is my mantra now! Pip is so lovely and genuinely cares. She helped me through a recent part of my mental health journey and now I have even more tools in my tool kit to help support me. Thanks again Pip you were always so easy to talk to."

    Kate S., New Plymouth

Ready to embark on your journey to improved mental fitness? Book your free consultation now, and let's explore how we can work together to build resilience, foster healthy habits, and empower you on your unique path to well-being.

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Get in touch

If you require additional information or have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to send me a message or call me on the number below.

pip@headstrong.co.nz

021 256 3746

Pip Butterworth