Meet Cath

Hello, I’m Cath.

I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing and change, regardless of what they have experienced or what brings them to therapy. My role is not to fix people, because I don’t believe people are broken. Instead, I offer a space where you can feel heard, understood and supported as you explore what matters most to you.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent many years working as a Registered Nurse across emergency nursing, intensive care, public health and healthcare leadership. Throughout that time, I had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life and witnessing both the challenges people face and the incredible resilience they possess. Again and again, I saw that even in the most difficult circumstances, people have a remarkable capacity to adapt, survive and find their way forward.

My journey into psychotherapy grew from a deep curiosity about people and a genuine desire to understand the human experience. I wanted to move beyond symptoms and diagnoses and explore what it means to be fully human – our relationships, emotions, struggles, strengths, hopes and dreams. This led me to Gestalt psychotherapy, an approach that values awareness, authenticity, connection and the belief that meaningful change happens through understanding ourselves more deeply.

I have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, self-esteem difficulties and questions around identity and belonging. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, and providing a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

Beyond my professional life, I am a mother of three children who continue to teach me about growth, patience, courage and connection. Family has been one of my greatest sources of learning and reminds me daily that life is often messy, imperfect and deeply meaningful all at once.

I am also someone who loves adventure, nature and learning. You’ll often find me spending time with horses, exploring the outdoors, hiking, travelling or seeking out new experiences. I am continually inspired by the ways people grow through challenge, embrace change and discover strengths they never knew they had.

My aim in life is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while remaining curious, connected and authentic in my own. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their strengths, develop greater self-awareness and create lives that feel more aligned with who they truly are.

I know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. My hope is that when you enter the therapy room, you experience a sense of warmth, acceptance and genuine human connection. Whether you are navigating a difficult time or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing

My Bachelor of Nursing provided the foundation for a career dedicated to supporting people through some of life’s most challenging and vulnerable moments. Nursing taught me the importance of compassion, curiosity, critical thinking and seeing the person behind the problem. It also gave me a deep appreciation for the connection between physical health, emotional wellbeing and the broader experiences that shape our lives.

Through more than two decades in healthcare, I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds and witnessed the resilience, strength and capacity for growth that exists within all of us. This experience continues to inform my work as a psychotherapist, allowing me to bring warmth, understanding and a holistic perspective to the therapeutic relationship.

This keeps the focus less on the degree itself and more on what it means for your clients—your experience, humanity and understanding of people.

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Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy

I was drawn to Gestalt therapy because of its belief that people are not broken and do not need fixing. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, Gestalt encourages awareness, curiosity and understanding of our thoughts, emotions, relationships and patterns.

This approach may be a good fit for people who are looking for a collaborative and experiential form of therapy, where the focus is on increasing awareness in the present moment rather than simply analysing the past. It can suit those who are curious about their experiences and open to exploring how they relate to themselves, others and the world around them.

My own experience of Gestalt therapy has been transformative, helping me develop greater self-awareness, authenticity and choice in my life. It continues to shape not only how I work as a therapist, but how I live.

I believe that when we better understand ourselves, we create opportunities for meaningful and lasting change.

to Gestalt therapy because of its belief that people are not broken and do not need fixing. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, Gestalt encourages awareness, curiosity and understanding of our thoughts, emotions, relationships and patterns.

I believe that when we better understand ourselves, we create opportunities for meaningful and lasting change.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centred, trauma-informed approach that recognises that our experiences are held not only in our thoughts and emotions, but also within our nervous system and body. While talking can provide valuable insight, sometimes understanding why we feel a certain way is not enough to create lasting change. This approach helps bridge the gap between what we know intellectually and what we experience physically and emotionally.

By gently bringing awareness to physical sensations, movement, posture and nervous system responses, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy helps us understand how past experiences may continue to influence the present. Rather than focusing on repeatedly retelling difficult experiences, it supports greater awareness, regulation and the development of new experiences of safety, choice and connection.

This approach can be particularly helpful for people experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm, grief, relationship difficulties and attachment challenges. By developing a deeper understanding of the body’s wisdom and the nervous system’s responses, many people experience greater resilience, emotional wellbeing and a stronger connection with themselves and others.

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