Sue Langridge
RGON, RM, DipCouns
Certified Matrescence Practitioner
Every mother deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported — not just for the role she plays, but for the woman she's becoming.
About
Hello, I'm Sue,
I'm based in the Bay of Plenty, married, with three adult children.Motherhood has been one of the most transformative journeys of my life. While I treasured raising my children, I discovered that becoming a mother is about far more than birthing and caring for babies — it's a complete reshaping of identity. Yes, a mother is born each time too.Learning about Matrescence gave me language for what I had already lived. It's what fuels my passion for walking alongside mothers, from the early years and beyond.I bring lived experience of postnatal depression, of being a "motherless daughter," and of raising a family outside my country of origin.With a professional background in nursing, midwifery and counselling, it would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your matrescence journey.You are not alone, and you are not to blame.
Services
My coaching is grounded in compassion and connection.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to hear your story, and what matters most to you.
Through real and honest conversations, we explore the changes and challenges that all mothers face.
Together, we build on your strengths and values — helping you grow into who you're becoming.
Available Tuesdays and WednesdaysIndividual:
| 15 mins | Discovery Session |
| 30 mins | Top Issue Session |
| 60 mins | Full Session |
Small Group:
| 90 mins | Small Group Session |
Discovery - Individual Session:
| 15 minute Discovery phone or online call, where we can see if I am the right person to support you at this time. | Free |
Top Issue - Individual Coaching Session:
| 30 minute "What's on top" phone or online call, where we explore what's current and is most pressing, and where you would value the most support. | $50 |
Full - Individual Coaching Session:
| 60 minute in-person or online call, where we start with what's current and continue to unpack what's happening for you. I seek to bring more understanding and to normalise your matrescence journey. | $90 |
Small Group Sessions:
I run guided group sessions, in-person or online, for between 4 and 6 Mothers in which we validate the changes and challenges faced; e.g. the mental load, identity, maternal ambivalence etc.We start with 4 sessions that run each week or fortnight.
4 x 90 mins Group Sessions $100
Matrescence
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Matrescence Practitioners
| What is Matrescence? | Matrescence can be defined as the lifelong process of adapting to the series of changes associated with both becoming and being a mother. See more here at the NZ Matrescence site |
| What does a Matrescence Practitioner do? | A Certified Matrescence Practitioner provides a safe, non-judgemental space to help you make sense of the changes you're experiencing, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and navigate motherhood with greater confidence and self-compassion. See more here at the NZ Matrescence Practitioner site |
Contact
Phone: 020-4014-5768
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lovemothers.nz