FAQs and Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How effective are telephone sessions?
A: Our experience has shown that telephone sessions are as effective as face to face sessions. They are convenient and time efficient. We have worked with many clients throughout New Zealand and globally, with very successful results.

Q: How do I get started?
A: Simply contact us to make an appointment for a complimentary assessment of your requirements.

Q: How is this different from counselling?
A: Our focus is on assisting our clients to discover and clear any blocks, such as beliefs or fears that are impacting on their lives, and replacing these with new supportive patterns. We create forward momentum through the achievement of understanding of self, one’s own inner gifts and purpose.

Q: How many sessions would I need?
A: We treat every client as an individual, so this will be dependent on your needs. We offer individual sessions and 1 month, 3 month and 6 month programs to cater for your personal requirements. If you would like to know more, please contact us for a complimentary assessment of your requirements.

What our clients are saying:

" Depth, discovery, and delicious conversations – that is the essence of my powerful coaching journey with Tia. I started the coaching programme

with clear, concise goals to achieve. It became so much more – a wonderful journey of inner growth and challenge, being immersed in the doing more than the achieving. Tia provided me with a safe space to explore, challenged me, guided me and gave me a great big nudge to ‘run’, when I had simply intended to take a ’brisk walk’. Tia’s warmth, intelligence, and presence is a credit to her as a coach and a gift to all those who partner with her as a client."

Moira, Business Consultant, Christchurch,    New Zealand

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"I completed a three month course of business and personal coaching with Tia Chakravarty.

The coaching was extremely helpful in enabling me to move forward purposefully in both my personal and business life. Tia's facilitation was exemplary throughout as she has the ability to remain structured where necessary and also flexible when needed.

Over the three months I felt totally confident in Tia's ability and very comfortable sharing any aspects of my business and personal life. I view Tia as completely trustworthy and respect her feedback and opinions on a broad range of areas when offered.

Tia was a great benefit because of her business experience coupled with a genuine sensitivity towards personal issues. These two things combined created an excellent environment for me to make the changes that I sought.

I have no hesitation in recommending Tia to anyone seeking to make significant change in their life.   Thank you Tia for your gentle persistence, your patience and understanding and your insights which have empowered me to move forward."

Geoff , Trainer & Business Owner, Auckland,    New Zealand

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"Throughout my coaching series Tia has been an avid listener with a unique ability to move me into a deeper place in my thinking through the questions she asks.  The insights and learning I am experiencing about me and my life are supporting greater levels of creativity and powerful thinking.  Tia's spiritual approach to coaching has allowed me to reflect in a way that has provided clarity around my life's purpose, who I am, and what I can do to really make a difference in this world.  I could not have made the progress I have in the timeframe of coaching without her - thank you Tia."

Lea, Coach & Business Owner, Christchurch, New Zealand

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“Wow, that was an extremely powerful experience! It’s amazing how many of our self-sabotaging patterns are so deeply buried – even for those of us who have made some effort to deal with the obvious, conscious stuff.

It was fascinating to unearth some of the negative contracts I’ve set up and so far, so good – no more headaches! And as you know, I’ve been getting several headaches a week for nearly 20 years!.

But what I really like about your work Laurie, is that it gave me the tools I needed to continue with my own healing. For example, after our session I slept really well – and when I woke up (or rather was in that half-awake/half-asleep dreamlike state) the following morning I was aware of several other patterns and circumstances that needed to be “cleared”. I ran the process as you’d shown me and in about 10 minutes I knew I was free of another set of limiting beliefs. Powerful stuff!”

Olivia, Speaker, Author & Coach, “Be Your Own Guru” UK

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"What a huge difference having you guide me on my journey has been! I just want to truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have been my friend rather than a coach. I knew I could talk to you about anything openly and honestly and you would always give me unconditional love. I feel that through the course I have learnt huge amounts about myself and gained many tools to help me for the rest of my life. The wisdom, calmness, focus and knowledge that you have, has enabled me to challenge myself on many levels and achieve wonderful success on a personal development and career level. What I really want to acknowledge about what you provide as a coach is your holistic approach; to create a life that is balanced in mind, body and spirit. I will recommend you as a life coach to anyone I come across. A visit to Tia will change your life in the most amazing ways!"

Nicky, Coach, Auckland, New Zealand

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 "When I started I found coaching very expensive and I only did it because I had to. Now, after I finished, I think it was a great investment and it was worth every cent. Tia helped me to reach all my goals and much more. I found her very helpful in getting deep insights about myself and the patterns I wanted to change. I experienced Tia as warm, committed, professional and skilled on many levels of interaction."

Markus, Psycotherapist, Napier, New Zealand

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 "I was completely "stuck" in every part of my life and I might add here too, that I was unsure of what to expect during a session with a Life Coach as this was a first for me.

Tia was wonderful. With such a welcoming way and with wisdom and knowledge along with a positive, supportive and caring manner, Tia took time out from her busy schedule to spend over an hour and a half gently assisting me to understand how the negative self-concepts and limiting beliefs I've had, have been limiting my life.

Tia helped me to see how I can change my thinking and I am, for the first time in ages, EXCITED as I now can begin to build, step by step, my new life vision. "

Elaine, Home Maker, Auckland, New Zealand

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"The most beautiful things are not seen or heard, but felt with the heart."

Please know that you have both deeply touched me, and helped me to move forward with more certainty and joy."

Megan, Freelance Writer, Sydney, Australia

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"I write to thank you for your input and coaching with regards to my fledgling business.

When I started my three month stint of Life Coaching with you I was somewhat hesitant as to both what benefits I might receive, and the amount of time and work you might require from me to achieve said benefits.

I am pleased to say that I, and my business, have indeed reaped great benefits from your assistance, all without taking up any more of my all-important time than I would have been required to spend growing my business in any case.

At the beginning of our sessions we set a target number of clients per week as an achievable goal, and over the following sessions worked on ideas and courses of action to assist me in obtaining that goal.

I have not only surpassed the goal you helped me to set, but have achieved a 400% growth in my business in the short time we worked together.

I would like to thank you for your input into my business, and the insightful way in which you assisted me with sometimes daunting actions and targets.

Philip, Massage Therapist, MindBodySoul Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand

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"The coaching sessions helped me to focus by setting three main goals. For each goal, It has small tasks to be completed by the next session. Week by week, I achieved small steps to reach my goals. This really helped me to strengthen my weakest areas of my life.

There were times when I wanted to give up and discontinue with the coaching. However with Tia's support and her passion, she managed to encourage me and put me back on track. By the end of the 12 sessions, one of my weakest areas became my strongest area of my life. Not only that, other areas have improved significantly.

Tia is very professional and extremely patient. She is also very supportive but most of all she is a good listener. I felt very comfortable sharing with her because I knew she cares and understood my feelings and transform those bad feelings into positive outcomes.

I would like to thank Tia for all the time and energy she spent on me. I really appreciate her willingness to help me and see me through this journey.

I recommend others to try this course because it will make a difference in their lives."

Grace, Food Technologist, Auckland, New Zealand

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“Huge thanks for the powerful telephone sessions. The technique you have mastered is both elegant in its simplicity and dynamic in removing massive obstacles!

I particularly enjoyed harnessing energy “locking out and in” and recalibration of cell structure. The goal setting was an exercise I have been putting off for years – now I understand why!!

Looking forward to meeting up with you when you visit the U.K so I can thank you in person.”

Paul, Financial Advisor, Chester U.K

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“The thing I like most about the work you do is the gentleness of it. Throughout life we seem to be surrounded by fear. We are taught at an early age not to talk to strangers (just in case). Don’t walk under that ladder its bad luck etc, etc. Whichever way we turn we appear to be surrounded by fear.

So to work through buried emotions and traumas without being fearful is quite refreshing. I am very grateful to you for sharing this new modality with me and sorting out some of my barriers. The simplicity and yet effectiveness of this work is quite astounding and I know that this work is going to be of great importance in the future.”

Jane, Reiki Practitioner, Christchurch, New Zealand