The Deep Return — 6-Month Coaching Partnership
12 sessions | Fortnightly
Who this is for
The Deep Return is for you if you need more than a reset.
You sense that what you are carrying has been with you for a long time, and you are finally ready to address it at the root:
You sense that what you are carrying has been with you for a long time, and you are finally ready to address it at the root:
Arguments that keep repeating. Self-criticism that never quietens. Self-abuse that has become so normal you barely notice it anymore. Overgiving, overthinking, overworking. Saying 'yes' when every part of you screams 'no'. Putting everyone else first until there is nothing left of yourself: you become drained, exhausted, running on empty. And when the body has had enough, it finds a way to stop you through illness or burnout - the body always keeps the score.
This is not a character flaw. It is what your nervous system learned. And with the right support, over time, it can change. You can learn to say 'no' without guilt, to rest without shame, to stop abandoning yourself, to find that you were enough all along, and to start caring for yourself the way you have always cared for everyone else.
What we work on
What needs to shift is not at the level of understanding. You may already know, for example, that a slower, fuller breathing calms your nervous system. And yet, in the moment when you need it most, you don't breathe. You tense, and straight away, your fight, flight or freeze response takes over. Unfortunately, no amount of knowing all of it stops that from happening.
Knowing and doing are two completely different things.
Knowing and doing are two completely different things.
The shift happens not in the mind, but in the body.
And the body needs time, repetition and support to learn new patterns and new ways of responding - the same way you need time, repetition and support when you learn how to drive.
And the body needs time, repetition and support to learn new patterns and new ways of responding - the same way you need time, repetition and support when you learn how to drive.
This is not a quick fix. It is six months of dedicated work, learning to notice, to pause, to respond differently, and to practise until a new way of being and doing becomes your body's new normal.
What's included
- 12×60-minute coaching sessions via Zoom or face to face in Wellington region
- Email support between sessions when you need it
- Embodiment practices and resources tailored to you
- Mid-point review to assess progress and recalibrate
If you are ready to stop repeating and start returning, click 'Book Now' to begin your Deep Return.
Paid in full: NZD $4,560 | Monthly payment plan: NZD $800/month.
All prices are in NZD (New Zealand dollars).
Approximate equivalents: AUD $4,120 / USD $2,750 / EUR $2,530.
Please note that exchange rates fluctuate, and these figures are indicative only.
Paid in full: NZD $4,560 | Monthly payment plan: NZD $800/month.
All prices are in NZD (New Zealand dollars).
Approximate equivalents: AUD $4,120 / USD $2,750 / EUR $2,530.
Please note that exchange rates fluctuate, and these figures are indicative only.
Testimonials
"Elena has been by my side for several years already. Once I feel I lose the ground under my feet or need help to find the right answer, I know I need to speak with Elena. She helps me to find the real me, calm down, understand my real aspirations and recognise things I need to deal with and make steps towards them. She is very tactful, resourceful and knowledgeable and after her sessions, I feel much more balanced, aware of myself and relieved. It helps to overcome complicated days with much better outcomes. I can’t say how I am happy to be able to come across Elena."
- Ekaterina K., eCommerce and Digital
Frequently Asked Questions
How is embodiment coaching different from therapy or counselling?
Therapy and counselling typically explore the past to understand and heal what happened. Coaching works in the present and looks toward the future.
I do not diagnose, treat or work with past trauma. What I do is work with how old patterns show up in your body and your life right now, and support you to build new ways of responding. What makes embodiment coaching specifically different is that we don't only talk about what is happening, we notice how it lives in the body, and we work there. For many people, who have done significant inner work intellectually but still feel stuck, this is exactly the missing piece.
I do not diagnose, treat or work with past trauma. What I do is work with how old patterns show up in your body and your life right now, and support you to build new ways of responding. What makes embodiment coaching specifically different is that we don't only talk about what is happening, we notice how it lives in the body, and we work there. For many people, who have done significant inner work intellectually but still feel stuck, this is exactly the missing piece.
I want to invest in coaching support, but my plate is already full. How do I make this work?
This is one of the most common things I hear, and it makes complete sense.
You are already stretched. And yet, the tiredness, the overgiving, the patterns that keep repeating are already costing you time and energy every single day. Six months of fortnightly sessions is two hours a month. The practices we design during our sessions take no more than three to five minutes a day. The question is not whether you have time. The question is whether you can afford to keep going the way you have been.
You are already stretched. And yet, the tiredness, the overgiving, the patterns that keep repeating are already costing you time and energy every single day. Six months of fortnightly sessions is two hours a month. The practices we design during our sessions take no more than three to five minutes a day. The question is not whether you have time. The question is whether you can afford to keep going the way you have been.
Six months is a significant investment. How do I know it will be worth it?
No coach can guarantee specific outcomes, because the results depend on your commitment, your practice and your readiness to do the work.
What I can tell you is this: the body learns through repetition. Six months gives your nervous system enough time to build new patterns and stabilise them until they become your new normal. Most clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first 2 sessions, and those shifts deepen over time. If you are wondering whether this is the right investment, the complimentary 30-minute conversation is the best place to start. Come and talk to me, and we will both decide whether this is the right fit.
What I can tell you is this: the body learns through repetition. Six months gives your nervous system enough time to build new patterns and stabilise them until they become your new normal. Most clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first 2 sessions, and those shifts deepen over time. If you are wondering whether this is the right investment, the complimentary 30-minute conversation is the best place to start. Come and talk to me, and we will both decide whether this is the right fit.
What if after the first session I decide coaching is not right for me?
We offer a 7-day cooling off period after your first session. If you decide coaching is not the right fit for you, unused sessions will be refunded minus a non-refundable administration fee of NZD $200. All refunds are processed in NZD to the original payment method via Stripe. Any currency conversion, if applicable, is subject to the exchange rate at the time of the refund.
What if my circumstances change during the six months, and I need to pause or stop the engagement?
Life can be unpredictable. If unforeseen circumstances arise, and you need to pause, your remaining sessions will be held, and the programme extended by agreement. In the event of a serious illness or major life change that makes it impossible to continue, unused sessions will be refunded minus a non-refundable administration fee of NZD $200. All refunds are processed in NZD to the original payment method via Stripe. Any currency conversion, if applicable, is subject to the exchange rate at the time of the refund.
Price
$4,560
OR
6 payments of $800 (monthly)
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