MEET OUR ASSOCIATE COACHES
Meet our team of experienced, intuitive and highly respected coaches, working alongside Karen. Get in touch at hello@startwithyou.co if you’d like to connect with someone. We offer a free, no obligation discovery call so you can find out more and see if it feels like a good fit for you.
Paula Mitchell
With almost 20 years experience, Paula Mitchell is a highly respected coach, facilitator, and trainer known for her warm, down-to-earth approach and deep commitment to meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing on a rich background in leadership, communication, and organisational dynamics, Paula blends personal and professional coaching – recognising that we bring our whole selves into every part of life. Creating a space where people feel empowered, seen, and supported, Paula’s work naturally enhances the mana of her clients.
Clients often say that working with Paula opens up new possibilities. As they gain deeper self-awareness, they find a greater capacity to understand others. This strengthens relationships, builds confidence, and deepens authenticity – creating a ripple effect that touches every area of their lives.
Real change starts from the very first session. While what Paula does isn’t magic, many clients describe the impact as nothing short of magical. She works with clients across New Zealand and around the world, helping them grow their self-leadership, build resilience, and live with greater authenticity.
Paula says “Coaching empowers us to consciously shape our character and transform our lives.
Imagine choosing who you want to be and living that authentically—the truest most satisfying version of yourself.”
Paula lives the coastal life in Northland, New Zealand …
Paula’s approach is informed by a number of modalities:
• NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer
• mBIT Coach – Neuro-science & somatic intelligence
• Inner World Coaching
• Trauma Informed Frameworks
• SmartBody SmartMind – Nervous System Regulation
• Attachment Theory Foundations
What clients say:
I really enjoy our sessions and being able to open up. The changes I’m making are helping me create a happier, more balanced life. With each session, I’m learning how to become the person I want to be.
Anita, Business Owner, Auckland
Working with Paula has given me stunning insights into both my own and others behaviour. It’s hard to put a value on her coaching but it far exceeds her fee. I recommend Paula’s services to anyone wishing to make any kind of improvement to their life.
Ben M, Development Manager, Auckland
I can’t recommend Paula enough. The work we have done has completely changed my life. Everything I have brought to sessions – we have put in motion to resolve. Besides being great at what she does Paula is such a lovely lady with a kind soul. We get along great!
Ryan F, Business Development Manager, Auckland
Coaching has totally exceeded any expectation or vision I had. Working with Paula has been a game-changer.
Sue R, USA
Alison Gallate
Alison loves working with people who want to live their best life more often. She coaches people to find the right emotional state at the right time, and overcome what’s getting in the way.
With over 30 years of experience in coaching and personal development, and two decades co-leading a thriving wellbeing practice Alison brings a powerful blend of seasoned experience and intuitive depth to her work.
She draws on a spectrum of transformative modalities and is passionate about exploring consciousness and energy to promote lasting change. Her work is grounded with practical, proven tools to enhance resourcefulness and overall wellbeing. Each session is tailored to peoples individual needs.
She sees
• Individuals navigating stress, challenges or burnout.
• Professionals committed to evolving both personally and professionally.
• People who want to better understand those around them and connect through clearer, more effective communication.
• People feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stretched.
• People focusing on their own healing, growth and well-being
• Professionals who value a confidential space to work through things and bounce ideas around.
Being naturally curious, ongoing learning is a passion, particularly in the fields of personal development, wellbeing, energy and consciousness.
Alison believes when we commit to our own growth, we ripple change outward—to our families, communities, and the world.
Change your state. Change your story. Change your world.
Alison lives in Christchurch with her husband and fur family (aka the ginger nuts). With her adult children now off adventuring, she fills her cup by getting out in nature as often as possible, travel, art, meaningful connections, yoga and meditation.
Alison’s Professional certifications include:
ICI & HNLP Certified Coach,
NLP Master Practitioner, IANLP
Master Hypnotherapist,
Dip. Healing Energies.
Dip Te Ara Taki Manu Korero,
Dip. Applied Business Studies
Dip. Counselling, MNZAC
Havening Practitioner
Intuitive Coach
What clients say:
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Get in touch today at hello@startwithyou.co if you’d like to connect with one of us.