Come back
to yourself.

You can't always change your circumstances.
But you can change how you show up to them.
More honest, more resourced, more discerning.

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Ōtautahi Christchurch · Online · Aotearoa NZ
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Kelly Akehurst - Casual Portrait

A little about me

Oh Hey There,
I'm Kelly

I'm a coach, a mum of teenagers, a keeper of dogs and chickens, and someone who spent a long time being much better at showing up for everyone else than for myself.

My background is in healthcare. Nearly 15 years as a Registered Anaesthetic Technician across clinical, leadership and education roles has taught me a lot about people, pressure, and what it actually takes to keep functioning under the weight of many hats. It also eventually taught me that functioning and flourishing aren't the same thing either.

Unfold grew out of my own process of slowing down, laying it all out, and getting honest about what actually mattered. That process is what I bring to every session.

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How we work together

Sometimes you just need somewhere
to put it all down for a bit.

Coaching with me is an opportunity to step back from the pace of things, let your mind settle, and have a proper look at what's going on. Together we figure out what you're carrying that might be put down, or at least carried differently.

We work at your pace. You decide when it's enough.

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1:1 Coaching

A calm, shame-free space to get honest about life and how you're navigating it. I work with both mind and body, because that's where the real shifts tend to happen.

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Somatic Support

Body-based practices I use to help release stored tension and support your nervous system, woven into our sessions where helpful, or available on their own.

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Yoga & Events

Grounded, trauma-informed yoga and workshops I offer as a place to slow down and come back to yourself, separate from coaching.

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Not sure?

Come and have a chat with me first. Get a feel for whether I'm the right fit for you. No pressure either way.

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Testimonials

What it feels like to UnFold...

"Kelly is such an incredible and intuitive coach and an amazing listener. Kelly provided a safe space which always made me feel comfortable to open to her"

Claire (Christchurch)

"I loved being coached by Kelly. She has such a warmth and gravity to her. I feel like Kelly really understood where I was coming from and she provided a safe and authentic environment to explore. If you're after a coach that will meet you where you are and listen wholly with compassion, I would definitely recommend Kelly"

Laurel (Wanaka)

"I have had the pleasure of being coached by Kelly and found her to be warm, fun and engaging. Her intuitive questions, wise consideration and thoughtful comments invited me to search more deeply and uncover new helpful insights about myself. This enabled me to find new pathways forward. I would highly recommend her as a life coach"

Rach (Hokitika)