Hi,

I'm in my mid-forties, settled in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, spending my days helping others in their most intimate relationships. My son is 19 now, living his best life as a musician in Auckland.

I wasn't always so content. In fact, after my 10-year marriage ended at 30, I spent another 12 years in and out of 6 more relationships, ranging from 6 months to 4 years each.

At times, I felt incredibly lost and lonely. But I was learning something too: how to help others understand their own psychological patterns and relate more fully to their partners.

My life outside of work is quiet. I love reading and studying, arthouse films by the fire, fabrics, fashion, textiles, and interior design.

We've since moved to a property we bought on the Barrier, where we spend hours on the beach. Our cabin in the bush is no longer a dream; it's home, and we're now in the planning stages of building something larger, where I get to bring all of that design and aesthetic love into the thinking, the choosing, the shaping of it.

My need for depth, connection, and radical creative ideas is met when I spend time with my clients, who become long-time friends.

It's still strange sometimes to feel this settled, but I now have space in my mind and heart for this beautiful work, which helps people grow closer to themselves and fonder of who they are.

Love,

Melissa