Testimonials: What My Clients are Saying About Me
“Resolution of long-standing issues”
Mindset work with Hayden has been crucial to my success and well-being in all areas of my life. His work is effective, creates genuine movement, provides resolution of long-standing issues, and removes blockages to progress.
It’s powerful and meaningful work. Don’t be fooled or put off by Hayden’s relative youth. He knows what he’s doing and I am so glad to have found him.
Click to read Jacquie’s transformational story in the media.
Jacquie W
Business Owner, Nelson, NZ
“Hayden gave me the strategies and mental skills to get back in charge of my life, and emotions”
Hayden is a great mindset counsellor. He helped me work through a lot of grief this year, giving me the strategies and mental skills to get back in charge of my life and emotions.
Click to watch Hayden speaking about Grief on TV1’s ‘Breakfast’ news.
Audi T
“I had tried psychologists, and they were not able to dig deep enough… You need to use Hayden!”
I already had a business coach, however, I knew to reach my goals it was going to be just as much about my behaviours and how I dealt with the internal noise. Hayden has the ability to go deep into the mind… a business coach certainly isn’t going to take you there. I had also tried psychologists and they were also not able to dig deep enough to address the longer-term behaviours – they were more interested in what issues were going on that day. Hayden transitions you across from the behaviours piece of the puzzle to the key areas of your life you are wanting to explore such as relationships, career or personal. It’s about so much more than just your own skill or expertise, if you are wanting to set yourself an ambitious goal – you need to use Hayden to explore the “top-3 inches!”
Peter T
CFO, Regional Director, UK
“New tools to work through problems”
My experience with Hayden was incredible. It never felt like counseling or therapy. I walked out of every session with new tools Hayden gave me to help me work through everyday problems.
I completed the 6 weeks, they weren’t always easy, at times they were confronting, emotional and hard work. But I came out of it with so much knowledge about myself, I now know who I am as a person and what I want in my life. I now understand the reason behind my actions.
Hayden gave me the key to unlock the doors stopping me from moving forward. I am now in control, I can now handle stresses and I can guide myself through challenges. I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from Hayden.
Monique D
Teacher, Nelson, NZ
“I’ve worked with a lot of coaches and counsellors – Hayden’s approach had the biggest long-term effect on me and my mental well-being.”
Hayden was transformative for me, both when I was working with him and more importantly, after that.
He listened intently, engaged in not only the problem but in sourcing the solution, and came at things with a difference-making approach.
I’ve worked with a lot of coaches and/or counsellors and found Hayden’s approach to have one of the biggest long term affects on me and my mental well-being.
Peter N
Director, Auckland, NZ
“More confident expressing myself and showing different sides of me to others”
I highly recommend Hayden’s life coaching program. I know myself now better than ever before. I feel more confident expressing myself, showing different sides of me to others, and letting others show their different sides to me. I feel less anxiety and more able to pursue the things I really love!
Mandy O
Mother, Auckland, NZ
“Different approach to anything I had encountered”
Hayden’s life coach program really enabled me to take control and finally lose the weight I’ve been trying to for a while. Hayden approach is different to anything I have encountered before and really helped me understand the deeper reasons of why I was doing things, the reasons why I hadn’t been successful previously, and by uncovering my values and what drives me in my everyday life.
My self-confidence has grown, and exercise and good nutrition no longer feel like a chore.
Hayden has enabled me to make mindset changes in my lifestyle that has yielded tangible results. I fully recommend Hayden’s therapy if you want to push through the mental barriers that block you and find out what really drives you.
Michael P
Student, Wellington, NZ
“Clarity to pursue what I really want… unapologetic as to what others may think!”
Hayden was great, his high performance coaching allowed me to be much more self-aware of my unique set of values giving me much more freedom and clarity to pursue what I really want and being unapologetic as to what others may think which is very liberating.
Michael K
Musician, Wellington, NZ
“Hayden’s approach is methodical and intentional, each session was purposeful.”
We set specific goals and desired outcomes in the very first session, then worked through them over the course of the initial 6 sessions. Hayden’s approach is methodical and intentional. Each session was potent and purposeful. I particularly benefited from the values framework Hayden uses and continue to reflect on it regularly. I took a lot of value and made progress after just a couple of sessions.
I would recommend working with Hayden to anyone considering it.
Tom S
Operations Manager, Nelson, NZ
“Immediate impact on my life”
I went to see Hayden as I had heard about his depth psychology approach from a friend. I was amazed by the takeaways from my sessions with Hayden, and the impact on my life moving forwards was immediately obvious.
We uncovered my “values,” and established how they exist as a list of priorities that can impact my everyday life. Regularly checking in with myself, and re-evaluating where my values sit in my value chain has helped me identify feelings that can affect my behaviours. I now know how to address and re-order those values to re-establish the “best case” for living my life.
I also learned how there is balance in most events in life, even the traumatic ones. We spent time looking at past trauma, and Hayden helped me uncover some of the good things that came out of situations that only held bad associations in my memory. Understanding this balance has helped me come to terms with events from my past that were negatively impacting my present and future.
I would thoroughly recommend Hayden and his counselling approach – it has made a positive difference in my life.
Mike G
Business Owner, Nelson, NZ
“Self-doubt and trauma completely gone!”
After suffering some trauma in 2010 and another 3 recurring physical injuries My mental health was suffering. I reached out to Hayden, I was desperate and in need of a little magic. Hayden’s unique counseling approach unlocked any doubt or fear that was preventing me from reaching my goals!
I now have confidence in not only health decisions but in everyday decisions. Pure success…… the journey was very enjoyable and actually a lot of fun. Thanks Hayden! Everyone Loves a bit of mindset magic, right?
Zach P
Engineer, Perth, Australia
“You will see the difference almost immediately”
Hayden helped me take back control of my life and gave me the tools to keep it on track and handle anything life throws at me in the best way possible.
This has given me back my confidence which has seen all aspects of my life flourish, my family visibly seeing my rapid progress with too. My therapy sessions with Hayden changed my life for the better, I highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking about it. You will see the difference almost immediately.
Nikee W
Student, Wellington, NZ
“I had a breakthrough with long-term fear! I didn’t accomplish this with standard talking therapies or EMDR counselling I had tried.”
I was interested in Hayden’s approach because I wanted to delve into what unconscious beliefs I was carrying and how this was causing certain behaviours and responses. HB was able to gently guide my awareness and helped me understand how my values have shaped who I am today. Because of these sessions I have recently had a breakthrough with long-term fear and am now opening myself up to new and exciting opportunities. I didn’t accomplish this with standard talking therapies or EMDR counselling I had tried. Ngā mihi nui
Claire W
“His approach is revolutionary… From health issues to deep emotional trauma, grief and everything in between.”
I was referred to see Hayden by Dr Cindy de Villiers in relation to my health problems. I didn’t want to go to someone who would fix me but was looking for someone who could help me learn how to fix myself. What a fantastic service! Hayden’s Demartini Method sessions were exactly what I’d been looking for. I had been unable to work, and with Hayden’s help and support, I have recovered my confidence, my health issues are on the mend, I am working again, and loving what I do. I also feel confident to be able to face future challenges with the tools that Hayden has given me.
I highly recommend Hayden’s sessions to everyone! From physical health issues to deep emotional trauma, grief and everything in between. His approach is revolutionary in helping you to overcome obstacles and move forward with being the best you possible.
Thank-you Hayden. This has changed my life!
June F
“In a brief time, I was able to fill big gaps in my understanding of myself and where I had felt lost”
So grateful to have had Hayden guide me through many situations and issues I had not known was affecting me. There is now much more I feel ultimately empowered or excited for what I would have had extreme dread for previously. Hayden has shared tools and enlightened/encouraged me in my perspectives on challenges and how to go about positive action steps moving forward. In a brief time, I was able to fill big gaps in my understandings of myself and in places I had felt lost or unaware of. Thank-you for your counselling, Hayden!
Loretta G
“Exceeded my expectations… I never once left an appointment woeful!”
When I booked my initial appointment with Hayden, I thought I had a bit of an idea… However, my sessions absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I had no idea of the depth that past events and situations had been holding me back from realising my best qualities. My key areas were self-doubt, self-belief, confidence, and assertiveness. The load off my shoulders was and still is unbelievable. Sometimes I drove to my appointment thinking I have no idea what we are going to talk about and after a couple of questions we were away and into it with no pressure. I never once, left counselling appointment woeful or sad. I felt refreshed and energised.
I am so thankful and grateful to Hayden for teaching me to reflect on my life experiences in a more positive and healthier way.
Kim W
“No wading through the past… Hayden has the can cut through a muddle of thinking, to state a clearer picture”
If you want to experience acceptance, openness, and deep insights, then I would advise you to see Hayden. No wading through the past for too long. Hayden is sharp and intuitive. He can cut through a muddle of thinking, to state a clearer picture.
Hayden works in partnership and walks the path with you. Hayden has a sharp sense of picking up the track. He brings you to a point through a series of questions, that unravel past beliefs. If you’re willing to be open and bring your story to Hayden, I’m sure you’ll find a supportive partner or therapist to guide you through to a deeper understanding.
Susan B


What The Experts Are Saying
What Dr Demartini says
“Hayden is highly-focused and dedicated to getting the end result.”
Dr. John Demartini
Best Selling Author, World-Renowned Educator & Researcher
Originator of The Demartini Method & Demartinian Psychology
What Charles Poliquin says
“Congratulations on your enterprise, Hayden! You do incredible work with your clients.”
Charles Poliquin
Best-Selling Author, High-Performance Strength & Mental Skills Coach to over 800 Olympic Athletes