I am Nicole Wijngaarden, a Wellington-based Relationship & Wellbeing Coach and HeartMath® Certified Coach and Mentor with more than 10 years of experience supporting adults, young adults and couples.

People often come to see me because they want more than advice. They are looking for a therapeutic space where they feel safe, heard and supported while making sense of what is happening beneath the surface. My role is to help you gain clarity, understand recurring patterns and find practical ways to move forward.

I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, grief, low confidence and significant life transitions. Together, we may focus on emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, resilience, self-awareness and rebuilding a stronger connection with yourself and others.

HeartMath is an important part of my practice. I use HeartMath techniques, wellbeing assessments and heart-rate variability (HRV) biofeedback to help clients understand how stress may be affecting their nervous system, emotions, relationships and daily life. These practical tools can support greater physiological coherence and a calmer, more intentional response to challenging situations.

My approach also draws on NLP, deep listening and evidence-informed wellbeing and behaviour-change practices. Sessions are warm, compassionate and personalised rather than following a one-size-fits-all programme. I believe everyone has the capacity to grow when they feel safe, understood and supported.

I offer private in-person sessions at Capital Sports Medicine in Wellington CBD, online sessions throughout New Zealand and internationally, and walk-and-talk coaching for clients who find that movement and nature help conversation, reflection and new perspectives flow more naturally.