Counselling endorsements by colleagues

" Kate is a wonderful teacher, mentor and healer. I credit much of my healing from chronic fatigue to the work I did with Kate. Her kind, gentle and intuitive approach is what I believe sets her apart from many other healing modalities. She has a deep connection and understand of the struggles involved with healing from a chronic illness, and is able to gently guide you down your own healing path. My most favourite part of my work with Kate was her yoga and deep relaxation practices - they truly were so wonderful! Kate continues to be an inspiration to me and I'm so thankful I was able to connect with her and work with her. " 

"I highly recommend Kate's yoga classes. You're guaranteed coming away feeling uplifted, inspired, grounded and centred within your body and day. Starting my morning with Kate's yoga classes and her guidance of bringing you into the present moment was the most amazing way to start the day, and be present with my class of children at school all day."

" Thank you so much Kate. I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful nurturing yoga. Your classes and presence came into my life at a perfect time."

"Coming along to every class and program Kate offers in Adelaide is supporting my healing with cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and depression. After yoga classes, I'm finding a deep peace that relieves my body and emotions from pain. Thank you so much, Kate."

"For 1 hour a week I get to experience what safe feels like in my body and within a group of people again. I have lived with suicide ideation, anxiety and panic attacks all my life. And for that hour during the week, I get to experience what peace, calm and safety feel like. I feel less anxious and want to be here ~ to keep living!" 

"I started my yoga journey with Kate with an anxious and busy mind. My thoughts were racing and I found it very hard to slow down and relax my body. I always felt wired and tired all the time. Six months on, I am attending Kate's weekly yoga classes and I now experience a calm/clear mind during my working week and busy case management work. My life feels more joyful and energised with a regular practice of yoga."  

"Kate, you have touched so many lives and gently led many women on their own positive  pathways. I have seen this over these last two years, attending your classes. I am deeply blessed to have been taught by you at the beginning of my motherhood journey and as I commence my new pathway as I follow my own dharma as a yoga teacher. Your yoga classes, ignited my passion to teach yoga for mothers. Your radiance and shining light will continue to touch many. I have loved your soothing and energising yoga classes."

" I am one of the privileged ones that has gained so much from your women yoga classes in this recent transitional time in my life. I thank you deeply for your path and give respect for your healing women's circles. Honour and gratitude to you, Kate"

"Kate the counsellor is helping my daughter (23yrs) more than any Psychologist we have tried, around my daughter's anxiety and depression. The strategies and education Kate is providing, and really understanding my daughter's experiences and trauma in her early life are helping immensely. My daughter is finding her mojo again, and discovering a purpose to her life! As a mother, I am beyond grateful. You have a gift, Kate." 

"Thank you Kate for reminding me about looking after myself. Guiding me with breathing techniques and letting me participate in a safe and comfortable setting. It's really made a huge difference with my anxiety and over thinking."

"I am so grateful for my time on the mat with you, Kate. I have been blessed to have been part of your Melbourne class which supported me in my physical recovery journey. This has given me the restorative foundation for my wellbeing."

"You are an exceptional and beautiful yoga teacher. Your classes supported me during a very stressful time in my life. Your nurturing classes and presence was a key part to my healing and recovery. And for that I am deeply grateful."

"Kate's nurturing yoga classes allowed me to carve out 1.5hr each week for myself to just be, and fill up my cup so that I can go back to my family and keep on giving. I also believe that Kate's yoga classes literally saved my marriage. After three years of attending yoga classes with Kate, I have become inspired to start my yoga teacher training. Thank you Kate for being the light that you are in this world."  

"I found Kate's soothing yoga classes and counselling very helpful and healing with the burnout that I had been experiencing for the last 6 months. Kate has shown me how to live with a restorative foundation and integrity to my wellbeing.  I loved Kate's understanding of the stages of stress and phases of burnout. I now have my roadmap to recovery and good health, and I am learning so much from Kate. The inner work and understanding my (inner world) patterns & perceptions has been worth the investment! Kate has so much to share. Thank you so much, Kate." 

"I have gained so much from your women's circles. I felt seen, heard and so supported by all the women who were present during these women circles. Thank you Kate for your beautiful gift of healing and creating a safe space for women." 

 " I can honestly say that life goes much more smoothly and pleasantly when I consciously set time aside to practise yoga. After each class I feel energised but also at peace with the world. I also enjoy the spiritual side of yoga as it is very gentle and brings a wonderful sense of well being and purpose to each day."

“Kate's yoga has assisted me to be more accepting of myself and to find ways of slowly re-aligning my body so that I can allow it to work more efficiently with less aches and pains freeing me to enjoy life more fully. This is an ongoing amazing process that I find surprising, rewarding & liberating.

Over the years I have over/under worked certain areas of my body, producing problem tensed muscle areas which have eventually become chronic and plagued my life. 

Kate has the ability to transform the complex body/ health issues into simple and gentle movements for all abilities. Kate is a master in bringing simplicity into your experience of yoga and overall wellbeing. I always feel uplifted after practicing yoga. “ 

“I began yoga class with Kate for 3 years due to experiencing several years of stressful and traumatic family events. These traumatic family events had left me agitated, unable to relax or concentrate and constantly tearful. 

After my first class with Kate I immediately had a lovely sense of well being. However the feeling would only last for a few hours. I found it difficult to be still or to control my breathing during relaxation even for 2 minutes for quite a few weeks. With each week things improved. I found the feeling of well being lasting for the whole day along with a new feeling of calmness and clarity of thought. 

After several months of classes combined with some practice at home I found I could control my breathing and the positive effects of the class would last almost a week. 

At some stage possibly after about 9 months I found that I was unconsciously using yoga techniques in stressful situations, such as feeling the strength and calmness flowing through my body and realizing that I was feeling safe. My chronic shoulder problem has been greatly relieved along with increased general flexibility, strength, balance and energy. The alternate nostril breathing has also relieved the problem of painful pressure in my ears. I am grateful for Kate's knowledge, care and wisdom."

" Kate provides a safe and nurturing transformative space to move beyond your limitations - thank you for caring and asking me each week, how my week has been. I feel energized and relaxed after Kate's yoga Class.  I feel much softer, brighter and lighter and I can feel my life is changing for the better’. "

"I have been practicing Yoga with Kate for nearly a year and I find the difference it makes to my every day life and current pregnancy is just amazing- emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically. I find that I am calmer, happier and healthier when I am practicing yoga weekly. I seem to have more patience with my 3 toddlers, feel "well- oiled" and see a vast improvement in my posture. When I became pregnant again, I skipped 4-5 weeks of Yoga and the difference I noticed was astonishing- I was not sleeping as well, my posture noticeably 'slumped', I was grumpier and dwelled upon the little things therefore making me worry more.

When I returned to yoga with Kate, she always modified each position or stretch if need be to suit my pregnancy (as she does with anyone who needs a personalised programme). Kate adds her own special touches throughout the class and has a gentle and calming influence towards others. 

I also love the fact that Kate sends out her interesting newsletters which are very informative- from health issues, importance of Self massages, detoxing to explaining various postures and breathing sequences. I cannot tell you the difference yoga has made to me and my pregnancy- Kate has now inspired me to start a yoga course myself in 2012! 

I absolutely LOVE yoga and pre-natal classes with Kate ! Everyone needs to give yoga a go during their pregnancy and thereafter! Book in today for a class."  

  "When I returned to yoga after my birth, I found the yoga, meditation and relaxation in classes to be incredibly calming, peaceful, soothing and healing for my body, mind and spirit. It was a beautiful time I could have just for me, to keep myself replenished and able to continue to give back to my family and new born with love, compassion and energy. Kate creates a very safe, nurturing and compassionate space filled with beauty, inspiration and wisdom for you to just be, receive and heal. Thank you, Kate."