I started working in mental health not as a clinician - as someone who needed better tools.
My background is in psychology, NLP & computer science. But it was the practical work - Youthline, volunteer work and hundreds of workshops across Aotearoa - that shaped how I think about mental fitness. Not as something broken that needs fixing.
As something healthy that can be trained.
Today I run MHFA.co.nz, one of New Zealand's busiest MHFA training programmes, and MindFIT.Studio - where I bring together everything I've learned about how the brain works and how to use it better.
I'm based in Auckland and, with others, I work with organisations, groups, and individuals.
I believe the single most practical thing most people can do for their mental health is stop waiting for a crisis and start training.
Hey there! I'm Gary
What is MindFit Studio?
MindFIT.Studio has evolved from Mindft.com which focussed more on personal counselling and development.
After hundreds of clients, workshops and many many sessions I realised the power of mental training.
Managing this ~1.3kg brain of ours is more than just looking after it physically (sleep, nutrition and exercise) - we need to build better thinking. Once we think better - we feel better
Think.Feel.Better
Credentials
MHFA Aotearoa Accredited Instructor
Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Qualified Hypnotherapist
Background in Psychology and Computer Science
Youthline mentor and counsellor
700+ people trained in Mental Health First Aid across 50+ organisations
Clients include MARS, Sherratt Ingredients, Bridgestone, Maersk, L'oreal, Kathmandu, Primary ITO
Building “Fences at the Top”
Founder @ MindFit Studio
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