Ms Mary Rose Dias, MSc

Specialist Wellness Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am a non-clinical holistic therapist and coach with a Masters-level background in coaching psychology, advanced yoga and meditation training, and certification as an iRest® meditation teacher. My work centres on supporting people who experience anxiety, overwhelm, and stress to find steadiness, clarity, and connection within themselves. I draw on evidence-informed psychological tools alongside somatic, yogic, and mindfulness-based practices. My intention is to offer a compassionate, grounded space where clients can slow down, feel deeply met, and explore what is happening beneath the surface. I work collaboratively, honouring each person’s wisdom and pacing, and I am committed to providing support that is ethical, respectful, and genuinely nurturing.”

About Me

I’m a Masters-trained coach, positive psychology practitioner, and certified iRest® meditation teacher, offering a gentle, integrative approach for people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. My work blends evidence-based psychology with yogic wisdom, somatic awareness, and mindfulness practices. I support clients to slow down, reconnect with their bodies, understand the patterns keeping them stuck, and build inner resources that help life feel more grounded and manageable. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful. I don’t diagnose or offer clinical treatment; instead, I provide a non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s happening in your life, make sense of your experience, and develop practical tools that genuinely support your wellbeing. If you’re craving clarity, nervous system support, or simply a place to land and be met with compassion, I’d love to walk alongside you.

Approach

My approach is integrative, trauma-aware, and grounded in the belief that healing occurs when we reconnect with our inner resources. I combine positive psychology, somatic awareness, iRest® Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness practices with a warm, person-centred presence. Sessions are spacious and collaborative rather than prescriptive. We explore your lived experience gently and respectfully, paying attention to the body, nervous system, and the stories that shape your inner world. Instead of trying to “fix” anything, we work to understand what’s arising, what it’s asking for, and what supports you most. I do not diagnose or offer clinical interventions. My work weaves alongside medical and clinical care, providing space for gentle emotional processing, grounding, embodied integration, self-inquiry, and practical skill-building that can be integrated into everyday life.

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Basic Information

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Wellington, New Zealand

Services

I offer non-clinical therapeutic support for adults seeking a holistic approach to anxiety, stress, and emotional wellbeing. My services include: • Holistic Therapy Sessions Gentle, integrative sessions that weave together coaching psychology, somatic practices, breathwork, mindfulness, and iRest® Yoga Nidra. These sessions support emotional regulation, clarity, and connection to self. • iRest® Meditation & Yoga Nidra A deeply restorative, evidence-based meditative practice that helps calm the nervous system, build inner resilience, and access a sense of ease and wholeness. • Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Coaching Support with anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, and habitual patterns using tools that honour both mind and body. • Yoga & Embodied Awareness Practices Accessible, therapeutic movement and breathwork to support grounding, self-awareness, and nervous-system regulation. • Guidance & Integration Support Time and space to reflect on what’s unfolding in your life, integrate insights, and develop practices that align with your values and wellbeing. All services are offered in a compassionate, non-clinical setting and can be tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Services Offered:

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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

Works With:

•Adults
•Adolescents
•Organisations
•Groups
•Communities

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress
The body and mind's response to excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms, and reduced functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Burnout
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, characterised by detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.
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Professional Title:

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Specialist Wellness Counselor
A counselor specialising in holistic well-being, integrating mental, emotional, and lifestyle support.

Qualifications

Master of Science

Masters

University of East London

Year: 2019

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

Victoria University

Year: 2010

Registrations

University of East London

MSc Applied Positive Psychologist and Coaching Psychologist

Service Area

Braemar Building

In-person & Online

Wellington Central

Wellington, Wellington

New Zealand