I’m Tina Miller, the founder of LightlyDeeply

Who is Tina?

I wasn’t given a blueprint for life—I had to create one.

Born into adoption, I entered the world disconnected from my roots, without the vital mirroring that helps us know who we are. Raised in a home where resonance and safety were absent, I struggled to learn, to belong, and to feel. By 14, I had left home. At 15, I was working full-time. By 26, I was a mother—and it was through motherhood that something in me began to awaken.

For the first time, I felt a depth of love and connection I hadn’t known was possible. It cracked me open—and began a long, painful, and beautiful search for meaning, truth, and belonging. I searched for my birth mother—only to find she had passed. My grandmother denied I ever existed. The ache of not being seen was excruciating. And yet, I kept going. Eventually, I found family. And in the messiness of it all, something else emerged: validation. A glimmer of okay-ness. The beginnings of home within myself.

My healing journey has spanned decades. Every modality that supported my own growth, I studied and trained in—psychosynthesis, somatic therapies, trauma-informed practice, Internal Family Systems, spiritual principles, interpersonal neurobiology, and more. This isn’t theory to me—it’s lived. Embodied. Integrated through fire and grace.

After a long and successful career in business transformation, I reached a turning point. It was time to honour the deeper call—to bring together all of who I am and what I know in service of others. Now, through therapeutic coaching, I support people who are ready to reconnect with their own truth. People navigating life’s transitions, healing from complex pasts, or feeling the quiet ache that there is more available to them than the life they’re living.

Today, I live a life I never imagined was possible. A life grounded in truth, in healing, in deep belonging. And I stand—fully—for what’s possible for you.

You already carry the wisdom you need. Sometimes you just need someone who can hold the space, reflect your brilliance, and walk beside you until you remember.

 

 

 

"I highly recommend Tina and LightlyDeeply for anyone looking to work through challenges like stress, burnout, or feeling stuck in life, all within a truly supportive environment. Tina’s expertise in Internal Family Systems and somatic work is evident in every session, and she tailors her approach to what you need in the moment. She has a rare ability to hold space with both deep care and professionalism, making complex healing work feel approachable. I’ve gained not only valuable insights but also practical tools that have made a lasting impact in my life.." - CS, Auckland

"I had the great privilege of working with Tina as my guide and coach on my journey of healing, self-discovery, and authentic self-expression. Tina is incredibly approachable, knowledgeable, and intuitive. She consistently knew exactly what I needed at each session and where to guide me next.
Of course, this process requires a deep level of trust, and Tina was able to quickly establish a safe and supportive environment. She balances the challenging work with a great sense of humor and gentle inquiry. Her guided meditations are powerful, and the resources she shared with me were comprehensive.
I wholeheartedly recommend Tina's Lightly Deeply coaching to anyone seeking a compassionate, wise guide, no matter where they are on their life's journey." - LN, USA