Hey, I’m Kate.
Trauma-informed Breathwork Faciliator and Mindstate Therapy
You stop reacting to old patterns and start trusting what you actually need
Create your life by design
My Approach
Most people come to me feeling run by something they can't quite control.
For some, it's anxiety, stress or burnout. For others, it's a knock to their confidence, grief, or old patterns that keep running the show no matter how hard they try to think their way out. And some are already performing well but want a calmer, sharper edge underneath it.
Whatever brings you here, the answer usually isn't more thinking. Real change happens on two levels at once.
Top down approach - with the mind: your thoughts, beliefs and the subconscious patterns driving how you respond.
And bottom up, approach - through the body and nervous system, where stress and old experiences are actually held. Mindstate and Breathwork are how we work both, so the shift is real, and it lasts.
About Kate
The people who find me aren't who you'd expect in the same room: special forces operators, surgeons, lawyers, and everyday people quietly running on empty. What they share is simple. They're done being run by what's underneath. So was I, once.
I was seven when I lost my mum to alcohol addiction, and even with a loving family around me, I felt lost for years. In time that lostness became my own drug addiction. What turned it around wasn't talking about my past on repeat. It was going deeper, into the body and the subconscious, and learning to work with my mind and body instead of against them.
In the end, the only way out was in.
That work gave me my life back. I moved through grief, addiction, anger, and the self-doubt that kept me small, and came out as someone I actually trust. Today I know my worth, and I'm no longer run by the chaos that used to drive me. Now I do the same for others, holding a space where people feel seen instead of judged.
The people who find me come from every walk of life: high-level athletes, individuals in the elite special forces, and tactical officers in the police, surgeons, lawyers, assistant principals, university professors, and everyday people just trying to find their footing. Different lives, the same quiet need: a way back to themselves.
Whether you're performing at the highest level or holding it together on no sleep, the work is the same: reprogramming the patterns in your mind and releasing what your body has held, so you come out of fight or flight and back into trust. You stop reacting to old programming and start trusting what you actually need. That's when life stops happening to you, and you start creating it by design.
Services
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From stuck, stressed, and run by chaos, to calm, clear, and choosing for yourself. Six weeks of Mindstate and Breathwork to settle your nervous system, understand what's been driving you, and hand you the tools to keep.
6 × 75min sessions online.
Includes personalised recordings to support your integration.
Includes WhatsApp voice support
Includes 6-month Expansive Mind Membership valued at $198
$2,100 AUD
Payment plan available
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You've worked on these areas before, maybe more than once, but the same patterns keep coming back. That's because they live deeper than thinking can reach, held in the body and the subconscious. The Deep Dive is twelve weeks to meet them at the root.
Through Mindstate and Breathwork we work top down and bottom up, reshaping the old beliefs, steering your life and releasing the stress and trapped emotional responses still held in your body. You come out steady, clear, and at peace with the past without ever reliving it. No longer run by chaos, you trust yourself to know what's right for you, and you show up differently in every part of your life.
12 × 75min sessions online
Includes personalised recordings to support your integration.
Includes WhatApp voice support
Includes 6-month Expansive Mind Membership valued at $198
$4,000 AUD
Payment plan available
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You've worked on these areas before, maybe more than once, but the same patterns keep coming back. That's because they live deeper than thinking can reach, held in the body and the subconscious. This is twelve weeks to meet them at the root.
What makes this offering different is the power of being in the room together. In person, breathwork goes deeper. There's nowhere to hold back, nothing to manage, just you, fully supported, able to let your body release what it's been carrying for years. Held in a space that's safe and completely yours, the shifts land harder and integrate faster than anything a screen can offer.
Through Mindstate and Breathwork we work top down and bottom up, reshaping the old beliefs steering your life and releasing the stress and trapped emotional responses still held in your body. You come out steady, clear, and at peace with the past without ever reliving it. No longer run by chaos, you trust yourself to know what's right for you, and you show up differently in every part of your life.
What's included:
8 × 75min Mindstate sessions online, from the comfort of your own home
2 × 2hr in-person sessions at O-Studio, Mount Maunganui, each with a full Breathwork journey
Personalised recordings to support your integration
WhatsApp voice support throughout
12-month Expansive Mind Membership (valued at $396 AUD)
$4,400 AUD. Payment plan available.
Testimonials
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"She has been an instrumental part of my journey."
Working with Kate has been one of the most transformative decisions of my life. She has been an instrumental part of my journey - helping me navigate the complexities of business, life, and everything in between.
For years, I didn’t fully grasp the importance of regular therapy, but through Kate’s guidance, I now understand the power of having a trusted support system.
Her ability to help me see challenges from a new perspective, push through self-doubt, and build resilience has been life-changing.
Because of her, I know that whatever life throws my way, I have the tools and confidence to tackle it head-on. I’m beyond grateful for the impact she’s had on both my personal and professional growth.
Aimee Tawhai
Business Owner
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"I now have an arsenal of tools that I tap into daily and my work has since flourished"
I was recommended Kate by a friend after struggling with imposter syndrome and confidence in my freelance work. I was second-guessing my decisions and avoiding speaking up.
One of Kate’s greatest gifts is creating a safe space. From our first session, I immediately felt safe and genuinely heard, surprised that I’d take so much away from one session! After finishing my work with Kate, I now have an arsenal of tools that I tap into daily and my work has since flourished.
Another thing that really stood out was Kate’s adaptability is another gift she has. Halfway through our time together, my dad was diagnosed with cancer while I was living abroad. After dropping this news on her with no prior warning, she immediately adjusted the sessions to help me support him through treatment and process grief. Kate held me steady when everything around me felt like it was falling apart and, most importantly, showed me the tools to support myself during times like this. I now have these for life!
Ruby Christoph
Mixed-Method Researcher
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"I was blown away by the effect that this has had on my frame of mind and the progress we were able to make in such a short time"
I have worked with Kate for 3 years on and off as I have navigated different areas of life. I was blown away by the effect that this has had on my frame of mind and the progress we were able to make in such a short time. I felt as though a weight had lifted and my perspective had truly opened up.
Kate has an incredible intuitive ability to use appropriate prompts and cues to get the most out of every single session without being overwhelmed, particularly when dealing with past trauma.
Her follow-ups, practical tasks, and ongoing guidance further cement the progress made in each and every session. Writing this even makes me emotional because I have nothing but gratitude for Kate and her unique ability to genuinely help and care for her clients.
We have come a long way together and achieved a lot and forever grateful to her.
Jessie McPhee
IFBB Pro Athlete
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"Working with Kate in my lead up to the Tokyo Olympics was incredibly powerful "
Weightlifting seems like a very physical sport, but in reality it's all about mindset, if you don't truly believe you can lift a weight it won't happen.
Working with Kate in my lead up to the Tokyo Olympics was incredibly powerful and it enabled me to overcome some mental barriers I had.
I left our sessions with an incredible inner confidence that has contributed to my ongoing success in the sport of weightlifting but also in day to day life as a business owner.
Cam McTaggart
Olympic Weightlifter and Coach
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"She never just tells you what the problem is but guides you there, which allows you to accept what is happening and teaches you how to recognise it and change it"
I began working with Kate when I was feeling a little lost in the world. She has taken me on a journey the past year or so that has ultimately allowed me to create a life that is so much better than where I started.
I work in what can be a stressful job as a surgeon, and have always set very high expectations for myself in all aspects of life. Kate has taught me how to ride the ups and downs of life. I have learnt why I am the way I am, how to better handle stressful situations and accept the past. No matter how little or ridiculous the issue was, Kate hunts down the root cause.
She never just tells you what the problem is but guides you there, which allows you to accept what is happening and teaches you how to recognise it and change it. It's hard to put into words just how much of a positive impact Kate has had on me.
Christina Sunderland
Surgeon
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"She equipped me with invaluable tools and strategies, making a lasting impact"
I reached out to Kate after reflecting on the past year and identifying key areas to shift as I approached one of the biggest years of my career, culminating in the Paris Olympic Games.
With no prior connection, Kate provided an unbiased, holistic perspective that helped me shift my mindset, stay composed in challenges, and regain trust in my skills.
She equipped me with invaluable tools and strategies, making a lasting impact. I truly enjoyed the process and headed to the Games confident in the work we had done, which contributed to our overall success.
Kate's support helped me navigate a really challenging but rewarding year and has continued to help me as I move into the next (and best) chapter yet! I look forward to working with her again.
Kate Niederer
High-Performance Sports Physio
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FAQ
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We begin with a free 20-minute consultation. It's a chance to meet properly, make sure we're the right fit, and walk through how your sessions will work based on the programme you choose and what you're navigating to get the best results from your sessions.
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Q: What actually happens in a breathwork session?
It depends on whether you're doing a Breathwork Journey or using Breathwork Tools.
Breathwork Journeys run for a full hour and go deeper, while Breathwork Tools are shorter and more focused. Before our session together, I prep you fully and in detail based on which one you're doing and the purpose behind it, and we run through short, fun exercises to practise the style of breath we'll be using. For full Breathwork Journeys, we also make sure you meet the safety requirements before we begin. We'll always make sure the setting is right and comfortable for you, so by the time we start, you'll feel ready and confident, and everything is tailored to what best suits your nervous system so the pace always meets you where you're at.
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You don't need to have this figured out before reaching out. Choosing the right programme is exactly what our free 20-minute consultation is for. We'll talk through what you're navigating, what you're hoping to get out of our time working together, and where you're at right now. Once I have clarity on exactly what you're navigating, it becomes clear which type of programme is most suited to getting you the best results, and I live by "sometimes less is more."
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I keep payments simple and easy to manage. Whichever programme you choose, the total investment for the programme is broken down into 4 monthly payments, so it's more manageable rather than paying it all upfront. There are no extra hidden costs and no surprises. What you see is what you pay, just split across four months.
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Corporate packages are tailored specifically to your company's needs and size, so there's no one-size-fits-all option. Whether you're looking to support a small team or roll something out across a larger organisation, I'll work with you to create a package that fits. Please get in touch to discuss this further, and we can talk through exactly what would work best for your people.
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Yes. Having a diagnosis doesn't exclude you from this work, but it does mean we take extra care in how we approach it. With your permission, I'll work alongside your medical professional so the two of us can stay connected and create a cohesive support network around you. That way, what we do together complements the care you're already receiving rather than working against it. Together, we'll also work out which style of breathwork is best suited to you, depending on your diagnosis, because not every approach is right for every person. The goal is always to support your wellbeing safely, at a pace that's right for you.