A little about Wendy
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Have you ever looked around at your life and quietly wondered, “How did I get here?”
I had one of those moments 14 years ago.
At the time, I was working as a lawyer — a path I’d poured 18 years of my life into. On paper, everything looked perfect: the education, the career, the security. But inside? I was unraveling.
What once felt like ambition began to feel like survival.
One crisis after another kept crashing in. My health started to reflect what was happening beneath the surface: I felt lethargic and depressed, I couldn’t sleep, I felt profoundly unwell. I was anxious, overwhelmed, and completely disconnected from myself.
I needed something — anything — that could bring me back to life.
That’s when I had my very first breathwork session alongside counselling, with a therapist who would later become both a mentor and a dear friend. That single session shifted something deep within me.
It felt like my nervous system — and my soul — finally exhaled.
I could breathe again. Sleep again. Think clearly.
My body softened. My spirit stirred.
It wasn’t long before I committed to more sessions. I knew I had found something real — something that actually worked. And it worked because it met me where I was: in my body, in my breath, in the truth of my experience.
This turning point eventually led me to train in psychosynthesis counselling, and a whole new path unfolded from there.
Fourteen years later, I’ve supported thousands of clients through my unique blend of depth therapy, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Today, I help people move from burnout and disconnection toward grounded presence and soul-led living — one breath, one insight, one moment at a time.
This is my invitation to you:
Come home to yourself.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Embark on a Profound Inner Journey with Wendy
Wendy Matthews, (Te Arawa, Hauraki, and Ngati Maru) has an L.LB in Law and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She was in the legal profession from 1994 practicing as a Barrister at Law. In 2008 she trained as a LEADR Mediator and incorporated this in to her work, and was a practicing lawyer until 2014. When she was in her early 40’s, a deeply painful personal experience resulted in a profound spiritual transformation, virtually dissolving her old identity and radically changing the course of her life. She progressed beyond her interest in her profession and turned away from the Law, Western Philosophy and materialism. The next few years were devoted to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation, which marked the beginning of an intense journey inwards.
Wendy's quest for understanding led her to spend significant time in Northern India, Nepal, and her homeland of Aotearoa New Zealand, where she immersed herself in the study of yoga, spirituality, consciousness, Eastern Philosophy, and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. This deep dive into ancient wisdom fuelled her passion for yoga, culminating in her certification as a yoga teacher in 2014. Additionally, she discovered the profound impact of Vipassana Meditation during a 10-day silent retreat, leading her to undertake annual retreats and 20-day silent meditation journeys.
In 2015, Wendy's fascination with Eastern Philosophy, mysticism, and human consciousness prompted her to pursue studies in counselling and therapy at the Institute of Psychosynthesis New Zealand. Now based in Auckland, she practices as a Therapist, Counsellor, and Self Awareness Facilitator, with a special focus on exploring the field of consciousness and incorporating Breathwork into her practice.
In 2012 Wendy’s interest in present moment awareness, and self-inquiry resulted in her introduction to Dr Graham Mead. Wendy has worked closely with Graham since, and still attends annual retreats and programs. Wendy now facilitates Graham’s 9-week InnerSense program.
Both Wendy and Graham offer a grounded and authentic approach to rediscovering our true selves and finding inner peace. Utilising stillness, Breathwork, movement, and various sensory interactions, Wendy guide’s individuals toward timeless awareness and a deeper understanding of consciousness.
Wendy's transformative journey also drew inspiration from Michael Brown's Presence Process, which profoundly influenced her life. Wendy practiced conscious connected breathwork daily for 8-years which had a significant positive impact on her life experience. The integration of Breathwork into her practice became a cornerstone of her work. Furthering her expertise, she completed advanced Yoga Teachers Training focused on Pranayama or Breathwork with her master in India. Wendy now trains International yoga teachers, and travels to India annually, to share her knowledge for students in Rishikesh, providing a psycho-spiritual dimension to their training courses. She continues to travel twice-yearly to India to refine her own practice and support others on their paths.
During her initial visit to India, Wendy encountered various spiritual teachers and found her own spiritual master. She credits him, Dr Graham Mead, Michael Brown, and the practice of breathwork, self-observation, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga for pointing her inward and facilitating a complete transformation, liberating her from a life steeped in egotism, materialism, and ignorance.
Currently dividing her time between New Zealand, India, and the United States, Wendy serves as a Therapist, Counsellor, and Self Awareness & Mindfulness Facilitator. Her unique approach aims to guide individuals out of the realm of intellectual thought and analysis, inviting them to connect with their bodies, feelings and innate intelligence through sensation. By helping clients truly feel their emotions, see themselves authentically, and explore the root causes of their discomfort, Wendy encourages them to move beyond suffering and embrace inner awareness, ease and harmony.
Wendy's journey as a lifelong learner fuels her dedication to personal growth, ongoing learning, and awakened awareness. She actively participates in retreats, trainings, and silent residential Vipassana meditation sits, continuously nourishing her own development to better support her clients on their paths.
Drawing on her background in body awareness, healing arts, and extensive studies in Advaita Vedanta and InnerSense Work, Wendy's counselling and therapy style reflects her rich experiences. Her recommended inquiry methods and fascination with the energetic unfolding of realisation and embodiment further enrich her practice.
When not immersed in her therapeutic work in Auckland, Wendy also leads small group tours to India, offering others the opportunity to experience the transformative power of this mystical land.
To take advantage of a complimentary 10-minute phone call and connect with Wendy, click below to arrange a suitable time.