Meet Patrick

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me outdoors. Climbing, canyoning, or just spending time in nature is my happy place. I’m part of a specialist canyon search and rescue team here in New Zealand where we take on some of the country’s most technical missions. Before that, I led a large outdoor club in Australia, guiding hundreds of people and learning firsthand how courage, fear, and resilience show up for all of us.

That experience lit the spark that eventually led me here. I found myself wanting to work with people one-on-one, helping them through life’s emotional and mental terrain, not just the physical kind.

I also spend a lot of time reading, reflecting, and exploring ideas. I’m drawn to philosophy, psychology, and the deeper questions about how we live and grow. I love a good board game, quiet chats, and books that challenge how we think. For me, it’s not just about big adventures. It’s about helping people make sense of their inner world and find what matters in the everyday.

Alongside my outdoor work, I’ve helped lead a crisis support group of over 600 people and spoken at events on mental health, growth, and human behaviour. Over the years, I’ve come to see how much people are longing not just for tools, but also for meaning, connection, clarity, and support that feels real.

Like most people, I’m no stranger to struggle. I’ve had my share of hard moments, and I know how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. Looking back, I often wish I’d done it sooner. We lose so much time stuck in our heads, thinking things will just fix themselves. That first step can feel like climbing a mountain, but it’s often the beginning of something better.

My background is diverse. I’m a certified Mental Health Coach through PREKURE, with professional training and supervision in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, and Existential Coaching. I’ve spent more than a decade learning psychology, behaviour, philosophy, and personal development through formal courses and ongoing study. I’ve also worked across trades, sales, project management, 3D design, music, and led a range of community groups.

Through this work, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of people overcome challenges, reconnect with what matters, and take meaningful steps toward better lives.

These experiences shape how I coach. My approach is practical, supportive, and focused on real life- not just theories.

While this page is about me, the coaching is all about you! Let’s work together to find what matters most and take meaningful steps forward!