May She Flourish
May She Flourish
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About
Kia ora,
I'm Stacey May, a Registered Social Worker, Certified Matrescence Practitioner, and mum of two based in Ashburton.
I came to this work through my own experience of motherhood — the identity shifts, the silent struggles, the feeling that you can't say out loud how hard it really is. I know what it's like to love your babies deeply and still feel lost, unseen, and unsure of who you are becoming.
Mothers who work with me describe me as warm, open, and easy to trust. I hold space for the hard stuff and will never make you feel judged for what you're carrying. I'll also be honest with you, gently but truthfully, because you deserve more than just reassurance.
Together we unpack and untangle what is going on for you and create space for the conversations that often go unspoken. Because you are so much more than just mum.
Book a free connection call and let's talk.
Reviews
- Tina·
Stacey met with me when I was eight months postpartum. As a first-time māmā with no whānau nearby, little support at home and the constant juggle of a new identity alongside work–life balance, I had a lot on my plate. It wasn’t until I sat down with Stacey that I realised just how much I was struggling.
She was the nurturing soul I didn’t know I needed - validating my experience, helping me see a way through postnatal depression and reminding me that I was not alone. Stacey introduced me to the concept of matrescence, putting words to the feelings I had been carrying. After eight months of not feeling like myself, Stacey’s words felt like warm, validating hugs and gave me the strength to get through this difficult time.
I cannot recommend her enough - so professional, deeply knowledgeable and truly understanding. In such a vulnerable chapter of my motherhood journey, the gift of being truly seen and never judged was profoundly empowering and so rare to come by.
Stacey - I will be forever grateful for your ongoing support and guidance. I know that any māmā that may be struggling, will receive the same comforting support and care that I did.

