A safe, unhurried space for gentle counselling and future-focused life coaching in Aotearoa New Zealand
Counselling & Life Coaching · Aotearoa New Zealand

A steady space to talk. Heal and move forward.

Counselling and life coaching with Kimi Ngatai. Gentle, culturally grounded support for the things that feel heavy, uncertain, or ready to change.

In-person & online sessions Individual, couple & whānau 50-minute structured sessions
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Kimi Ngatai
Counsellor & Life Coach
Gentle presence✦Culturally grounded✦At your own pace
The Kimi Way

You do not need to arrive with the right words.

Counselling can begin with whatever is most present for you. Together, there is time to talk things through, make sense of what you are feeling, and find a way forward that feels true to you.

The work is grounded in careful listening, respect for your story, and practical support that meets you where you are.

Ways of Working

A space for what feels present.

Counselling

Talk it through, gently.

A safe, confidential place to explore stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, loss, or life changes. There is no expectation to have everything explained before you come.

Life Coaching

Make room for what’s next.

Future-focused support for people who are ready for clearer goals, practical momentum, and a more confident way to move through change.

A peaceful coastal community setting framed by native bush
Grounded in Aotearoa

Support that considers your whole world.

Alongside contemporary counselling methods, I bring my Māori and Cook Islands heritage into the space. There is room for your wairua, hinengaro, tinana, whānau, and your relationship to the world around you.

The work can draw on cultural modalities such as Te Whare Tapa Whā, Tihei-wā Mauri Ora, Pōwhiri Poutama, and Tivaevae — always with care, respect, and responsiveness to what feels right for you.

Kimi Ngatai smiling in a dark blazer
Meet Kimi

Warmth, lived perspective, and qualified practice.

I hold a Bachelor of Applied Counselling (Level 7) from Manukau Institute of Technology. More importantly, I care about providing genuine presence, a listening ear, and practical tools that make a difference in everyday life.

Read Kimi’s story

When you are ready, there is space to begin.

An enquiry is a simple first step. Share only what feels comfortable, and we can explore whether working together feels right.