Background

Simon is a DCA Certified ADR Divorce Coach. He spent seventeen years practising commercial litigation in New Zealand before retraining in divorce coaching and functional breathing. This background gives him a rare combination of understanding the pitfalls of the legal system and an understanding of how nervous system regulation can be beneficial when working through a separation and divorce. 

Having been through his own divorce, Simon realised how useful it would have been to have an independent voice to support him managing conflict, improving communication skills, and making decisions related to his children and their needs. As a coach, he supports clients to make value- and interest-based decisions rather than reactive and positional-based ones.

Simon's point of difference is his understanding of what conflict and stress actually do to the body. As a certified Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing Instructor and burnout coach, he teaches clients to manage stress to ensure they avoid making decisions based purely on emotion. This isn't relaxation, it's a practical skill set for staying grounded through one of the most stressful periods most people will face. He also assists clients who work in high pressure roles to manage those more effectively and balance that with their needs while going through separation and divorce.

Whether clients are preparing for mediation, working out a parenting plan, or simply trying to get through the emotional and practical weight of divorce, Simon offers structured, evidence-based support tailored to their situation.

Simon offers a complimentary 15-30 minute consultation to discuss your circumstances and explore how coaching can support you through this transition.

• Ph: 021 375 124

  E: simon@theburntoutlawyer.co.nz

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