Health Coaching: Coming October 2026

Our health coaching service will be led by Melanie Young (she/her) — a health coach who brings a unique blend of professional clarity, empathy, and lived experience to her mahi.
Support for Sustainable, Real‑Life Wellbeing
From October 2026, Plot Twist Talk Therapy will soon be offering 1‑1 health coaching, designed to support people who want to build healthier habits, reconnect with their bodies, and create meaningful, sustainable change in their everyday lives. Melanie’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply practical, shaped by her background in community health and her own wellbeing journey.
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What health coaching will offer

Health coaching is not about quick fixes or rigid rules. It’s about understanding what matters to you, exploring what gets in the way, and building habits that feel achievable and aligned with your life. This service will support people with: - Building sustainable wellbeing habits- Navigating lifestyle or identity changes- Strengthening self‑trust and self‑compassion- Reconnecting with personal values and goals- Creating routines that support long‑term health- Understanding emotional patterns around food, stress, or energy- Developing confidence in your own wellbeing journey Health coaching is collaborative, gentle, and empowering — focused on helping you make changes that last.

Melanie’s Approach

Melanie works in a way that is: Person‑centred: Your goals, your pace, your definition of wellbeing. Strength‑based: Focusing on what’s working and building from there. Trauma‑informed: Safety, choice, and respect guide every conversation. Practical and grounded: Real‑life strategies that fit your world, not someone else’s. Shaped by lived experience: Melanie understands the complexity of wellbeing journeys — including the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that come with them.
This service will be a good fit if you’re wanting to: - Feel more connected to your body and wellbeing- Build habits that actually stick- Navigate change without shame or pressure- Understand your patterns with compassion- Create a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle- Feel supported by someone who “gets it” You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be curious about what’s possible.

In‑Person or Online

Health Coaching sessions will be available: - In‑person sessions in Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Hastings, and Taupō- Online sessions for clients anywhere in Aotearoa Both options will provide the same level of care, confidentiality, and grounded support.

⭐ Launching Soon ⭐