About me
"Working with Katy has been a very insightful and transformative experience for me. She has a truly intuitive and gentle way of connecting with you and tuning into things." - Previous client
Welcome, I'm Katy.
If you've arrived here, it's highly likely that you recognise yourself as part of something far greater than your individual self, whether you call that Nature, the Divine, the Universe, God, or something else.
For most of us, the societies we live in do not reflect the animate or interconnected nature of life, often leaving us feeling a bit empty and lost.
Drawing upon my certifications as a practitioner of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Shamanic counselling, I offer an approach that centres our belonging to the web of life, and the deep connection between our inner and outer worlds.
We begin with the understanding that Life is always supporting our evolution, regardless of whether we like how it's happening or not! We pay attention to the abundant wisdom always available to us, that exists beyond the thinking mind.
We recognise our agency to feed the beliefs and choices that support our fullest potential, and to view challenges as information and opportunities.
COMMON THREADS
I've worked with people from many different walks of life but some common threads are:-
TRANSITION - During times of change, uncertainty, or reorientation, you want grounded support to consciously meet each stage of the process.
DEEPENING - A particular area of your life feels ready for greater awareness or growth, to untangle what no longer fits and nurture the something more that’s ready to emerge, whether that’s in your relationships, creativity, leadership, spiritual life, or simply your understanding of yourself.
INTEGRATION - A significant experience or realisation has shifted something within you. You want support to make sense of what's happened and integrate it into everyday life.
HEALING - Something from the past is still shaping the present. You’re ready to turn towards unresolved experiences, wounds or protective patterns so they no longer constrain you.
SUSTAINED OUTCOMES
Whilst our focus remains on the specific circumstances that brought you here, the capacities developed through this work can travel with you into the rest of your life.
Clients often describe shifts such as:
- More space to respond rather than react.
- Meeting difficult emotions with greater compassion and less overwhelm.
- Approaching challenges with curiosity rather than immediately trying to fix or avoid them.
- Less overthinking and greater trust in your own instincts.
- Remaining grounded and creatively flexible through uncertainty, change and difficult conversations.
MY APPROACH
Holding you as the expert of your own life, my role is to walk alongside you; listening without judgement, questioning with respect, reflecting back what might otherwise remain unseen.
I trust that the wisdom needed for your next step already exists within you. Integrating spiritual, therapeutic, somatic, relational, and nature aligned approaches, my role is not to provide answers, but to help you name deeper truths, access your inner resources, and work compassionately with any parts that feel resistant, fearful, or stuck.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sessions are collaborative, conversational, and tailored to your needs. There's no pressure to arrive with the right words or a clear plan. We begin wherever you are, shaped by a timeframe that's set by you.
The first session is an opportunity for us to explore what has brought you here, what you'd like support with, and where it feels most important to begin. Together we'll identify some initial areas of focus and explore what meaningful next steps might look like for you.
If you'd like to get a sense of whether we're a good fit before booking, you're welcome to arrange a free 20 minute introductory call.
TESTIMONIALS
“Sessions with Katy have increased my level of clarity within and the ability to understand what my body is trying to tell me in triggering situations; thus I am gaining the ability to make different choices. This feels extremely powerful as I can see changes happening which allow me to lead with more love and compassion towards myself and others around me.” - Leonor, Business education director
“I sought Katy's help at a time when I needed to examine how my thought patterns and behaviour were being blocked by grief, bereavement, fear and self-doubt, and how all those blocks prevented me from living more bravely and fully. Katy guided me through sessions of self-examination that helped identify the source of these behaviours and thought patterns. She’s a wonderfully empathetic, considerate and warm guide and healer. She made it easy to speak of issues and events that are difficult to discuss even with those closest to me. In doing so, I felt physically lighter." - Mai, Lawyer
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner
Certified Psychosexual Somatic Therapy Coach
Certified Shamanic Counsellor
Additional training in trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and Polyvagal Theory
Alongside formal training, my work has been shaped by over a decade of personal practice exploring meditation, self-inquiry, embodied awareness, and nature-based approaches to healing and growth.
Professional Experience
Prior to establishing my practice, I spent over fifteen years in the non-profit leading social change initiatives internationally, working on issues including human trafficking, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
Earlier in my career, I worked within creative advertising agencies, giving me a practical understanding of the pressures, challenges, and opportunities often experienced by people working in creative and business environments.
Areas of coaching I deal with
My specialisms
All areas
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Many clients find it helpful to commit to a short series of sessions, allowing enough time to build momentum and explore meaningful change.
If you'd like to explore whether we're a good fit before booking, you're welcome to arrange a free introductory call.
If you're committed to begin this work and the fee is a genuine barrier, please speak to me about this in the introductory call.
When I work
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