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Janel Atlas
Relationship Coaching / Couples Coaching / Communication & Conflict Resolution

Janel Atlas

Unclaimed
Relationship coach helping individuals and couples build more honest, connected, and intentional relationships.
Christchurch @therelationshipcoach_ 2.6K janel••••• PRO
About Janel

Janel Atlas, PhD, is a relationship coach, deep listener, and gentle-but-firm champion for change. She helps people bring more honesty, clarity, and vitality into their relationships—with themselves, their partners, and their lives. Specialising in authentic relating, ethical non-monogamy, uncoupling, and mindfulness, she works with individuals, couples, and polycules navigating the full spectrum of modern relationships.

Janel holds a Masters in English and a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, with research into everyday language and storytelling that directly informs her coaching on mindset, communication, and personal narratives. She is also a trained mindfulness facilitator supporting educators across Aotearoa. Born in the United States, she now lives and works in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, New Zealand, offering sessions online worldwide and in person locally.

Janel is deeply committed to trauma-informed, kink-friendly, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and polyamory-supportive coaching practices. She asks sharp questions with warmth, reflects back what clients are really saying, and helps them move from emotional fog to meaningful action.

Background & Training
Masters in English / Masters
PhD in Rhetoric and Composition / Doctorate
Mindfulness Facilitator / Certification
New Zealand Celebrant Training (in progress) / In Progress
Offerings
Free Connection Call
15 min / Virtual
A 15-minute introductory call to explore whether coaching with Janel is the right fit.
Free
Single Coaching Session
60 min / In person & virtual
One 60-minute coaching session covering relationship challenges, communication, ethical non-monogamy, uncoupling, or any relational area you want to explore.
$180 NZD
3-Session Coaching Package
3 x 60 min / In person & virtual
Three 60-minute coaching sessions for deeper, sustained work on your relationship goals.
$525 NZD
5-Session Coaching Package
5 x 60 min / In person & virtual
Five 60-minute coaching sessions providing ongoing support, accountability, and meaningful progress.
$850 NZD
Small Group Coaching
60 min / In person & virtual
Coaching sessions for couples, polycules, or close friends (2–5 individuals). Price per session depends on group size.
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I Can Help If You're Navigating
Romantic Relationship Struggles
Intimacy & Sexual Connection
Communication & Conflict
Heartbreak & Breakups
Divorce & Co-Parenting
Post-Divorce Rebuilding
Codependency & Attachment
Family Dynamics & Boundaries
Self-Worth & Confidence
Feeling Stuck or Lost
Coming Out
Loneliness & Social Connection
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Midlife Crisis / Awakening
Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage
Anger & Emotional Regulation
What Clients Say
★★★★★
"I had one session with Janel to work through challenges, questions and ideas around open relationships. I'd never had such a conversation in a coaching setting — and I am beyond grateful that I made the time. Janel is both deeply empathetic and insightful regarding relationships, communication, boundaries, and really any aspect of modern relationships you might want to explore with her. She puts you at ease with a balance of challenging, but supportive prompts, provocations and observations. I left our session with a sense of clarity, insight and confidence about the type of life and relationships I'm seeking and creating. 10/10 fantastic experience, and completely worth the financial and time investment."
George
★★★★★
"I have worked with Janel many times and each time I have found her to be a fantastic listener who creates such a warm and welcoming space for genuine conversations to flow. She is always supportive no matter the topic, and her coaching and advice is not only helpful but feels like it's coming from the heart. I always leave feeling supported, encouraged, and also challenged to improve. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone, anytime!"
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★★★★★
"We asked for practical tools to help us understand each other and navigate conflict better, and we certainly got that and so much more. I've worked with many therapists and coaches over my years, and you've been the only one who has made me feel truly seen and understood. To me, there's a huge difference between someone telling you they understand, and someone genuinely understanding exactly where you are in that moment in time. That feeling is scary at first, but also allows a vulnerability that is required to make progress. Something that I always appreciated was your ability to listen to lots of emotionally charged conversations and extract from it the key issue or feeling that needed to be addressed. You also had a real skill of making us both feel validated in our (often opposing) feelings while also bringing us together in understanding and processing them. Lastly, I love that you made us own the process and do the work from the very beginning. This gave us the confidence to know that we would be okay, and had all the tools we needed, in between sessions and once we had finished the process with you. I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend you to anyone in any stage of relationship."
Sara
★★★★★
"Janel is an all-round rad human. Her ability to make us feel heard, valued and respected in our own individuality helped support us to come together and build strength in our relationship. She offers practical tools that have become invaluable to us in our ability to better understand each other and minimise hurt and conflict. Highly recommend. Everyone needs a Janel."
Val
★★★★★
"What a fantastic night. Set in a cosy, private spot - Janel has a fun and interactive way of tackling both the meta picture and the nuances of tricky topics. I'd highly recommend for anyone interested in or practicing polyamory."
Rob
★★★★★
"As someone who does not wish to identify under a concept of relationship titles, I found Janel's approach to authentic relating enlightening. Janel has a grace about her that makes you feel immediately accepted, and can help find a place for you to feel comfortable within your own beliefs around relationships."
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