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Hi, I’m Catherine

I work with people who have spent much of their lives adapting - to meet expectations, fit in, or feel safe.

Over time, that can make it difficult to know who you are or what you really want.

I help you understand yourself more clearly and make decisions you can stand behind.

Why this work matters

If you’re used to focusing on others, your own voice can become harder to hear.

You might feel stuck between options, unsure what’s right, or worried about making the wrong choice.

You might even feel like you should know what to do — but don’t.

That doesn’t mean something is wrong.

It usually means you haven’t had the space to properly think things through.

Being stuck between options isn’t a failure — it’s a sign that something important needs attention.

How I work

My approach is simple and practical.

We talk things through properly.

I’ll ask questions, reflect things back to you, and help you look at your situation more clearly.

I won’t give advice or tell you what to do.

Instead, I help you:

  • Understand what’s influencing your thinking

  • Work out what matters most to you

  • Feel more confident in your decisions

    About me

I’m a trained coach with a background in psychology, person-centred counselling, and mindfulness.

I’ve spent years noticing how easily we adapt — often without realising — until we feel disconnected from ourselves.

My role isn’t to lead you.

It’s to sit alongside you while you work things out, in your own way.

I believe people already have the ability to make good decisions.

Sometimes they just need the time and space to hear themselves.

What you can expect

Working with me is:

  • Supportive, but not pushy

  • Focused, but flexible

  • Honest and straightforward

    There’s no pressure to have the “right” answer.

    Just space to think — and decide from there

We can talk things through and see if this feels like a good fit.