About Us

We support you to build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself, others and the natural world.

Our work is grounded in the belief that wellbeing isn’t about “fixing” what’s wrong, it’s about understanding what’s happening, responding with care and staying connected to what matters. We facilitate slowing down, reflecting, and developing the awareness practices needed to navigate moments with care.

  • Our approach is informed by Te Whare Tapa Whā, a holistic Māori model of wellbeing developed by Sir Mason Durie.

    Te Whare Tapa Whā describes wellbeing as a wharenui (house) supported by four interconnected walls: Taha Tinana (physical wellbeing), Taha Hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing), Taha Wairua (spiritual wellbeing), and Taha Whānau (social wellbeing). When one area is under strain, it can affect the balance of the whole.

    Rather than seeing wellbeing as something to “fix,” it becomes a gentle practice of awareness. What needs attention right now, and how can I respond with kindness and strength?

    We support balance and connection across all four dimensions of wellbeing.

  • Research shows that relating to yourself with kindness supports emotional wellbeing and resilience.

    — Kristin Neff (2003)

  • Mindfulness supports you to notice your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they are, without needing to change them.

    — Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990)

  • What we practice, we strengthen.

    Through small, repeated moments of awareness and kindness, we begin to relate to ourselves differently. Over time, this becomes something we can return to, a quiet strength that is always available within us. Practice gently strengthening awareness, kindness, and care toward yourself, others and the world around you.

    Compassionate Strength™ is informed by neuroscience, mindfulness, and self-compassion research.

    — Kind Caller (2026)

  • Kind Caller offers gentle layers of support as your practice grows through Kind, Kinder, Kindest™. All support is self-paced, optional, and designed to help you build a sustainable personal practice over time.

    Kind Caller is facilitated by accredited mindfulness facilitators.

    • Living Gently™ App - A self-guided space to support your daily self-kindness practice. Through simple, supportive content, you’re invited to build your practice in your own time and in your own way.

    • Mindfulness support — guided reflection

      As your practice grows, you can access additional support for mindfulness. This includes ongoing guided content, along with the option to ask questions and receive reflection on your mindfulness practice.

    • Compassionate Strength™ — integrated practice

      At this stage, you’re supported to bring everything together—self-kindness and mindfulness in daily life.

      Optional 20 minute live group sessions are available (up to 10 participants), bringing together individuals for shared reflection and guided practice. These sessions can also be offered as private group sessions for existing groups.