About The Gentle Space — Michaela Newman

Get to know Michaela, the heart and soul of The Gentle Space in Marton. Discover her gentle, person-centred approach and how she can help you find clarity, strength, and hope

Walking Alongside You

Michaela is someone who walks alongside people with kindness, curiosity, and deep care, offering calm, knowledgeable, and gentle therapeutic support. She helps adults, parents, and whānau find clarity, strength, and hope. Her practice is built on creating a safe and supportive environment where you can feel truly heard and understood.

What It’s Like to Work With Michaela

Michaela’s approach is calming, curious, and grounded in respect. Whether you’re an adult, parent, or part of a whānau navigating change, she offers a safe space to unpack challenges without judgement. Her background in advocacy and parent education enables her to provide practical, real-life support, while her training equips her to listen deeply and honour your strengths and lived experiences.

Who She Works With

Michaela is a good fit for adults, parents, and caregivers who are looking for a calm, safe, and supportive space to talk. She works well with people who value a gentle, relational, and non-judgemental approach, a space where they can untangle their thoughts, understand their emotions, and feel truly heard. With a background in advocacy, parent education, and trauma-informed practice, she brings both empathy and practical insight to the challenges whānau face. She’s particularly suited to those seeking clarity, stability, or guidance as they navigate complex or stressful situations.

"You don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach out. You can come exactly as you are. My space is calm, safe, and judgment-free, and we’ll take things at your pace."

Michaela Newman