Self-Esteem - Eating Disorders - Addictions
Drawing on my own experience of developing an eating disorder and other damaging behaviours in my teens and on the tools I've learned in 12 years of recovery, I deliver bespoke workshops in schools, colleges, universities and companies that help individuals achieve their potential while staying healthy and well. I create a safe, nurturing environment in which to explore all aspects of self-harm, including anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder, drug and alcohol abuse and compulsive work. I look at perfectionism and stress, particularly in high-achieving individuals, explore how thoughts impact feelings and offer students and professionals self-management tools so they can balance their work and their wellbeing.
Personal Experience & Compassion
I have attended support groups for eating disorder sufferers and addicts for 12 years, attained a diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Skills at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and I am trained in Packtypes®, a tool for building self-awareness and self-esteem. I have also researched and written on related topics for many years for clients including The School of Life and publications including Psychologies, Red and The Daily Mail.
Testimonials
"A really engaging workshop which enabled the students to consider their underlying issues with body image. Within a safe and trusting environment, Katherine offered a range of accesible coping mechanisms. This is invaluable work which gave the students a safe place to examine deep-rooted, often taboo body image concerns. Feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive" - J. Winters Sixth Form Tutor, Bromley High School, Kent, June 2014
"Our centre would like to thank Katherine for her workshop on eating disorders and coping mechanisms. The life of a teenager in London brings many challenges and coupled with these are school exams and family expectations, as well as social media and friends. Katherine challenges students to pause and take a moment to reflect upon themselves as young adults. Katherine’s own experiences will probably have struck a chord with many sitting within the hall whether they admit it or not. Our centre is very grateful to Katherine for highlighting the many triggers that can cause complications and ensuring students know what options they have" - David Bailey, Head of Sixth Form, Our Lady's Convent High School, Hackney, London, January 2015
Personal Experience & Compassion
I have attended support groups for eating disorder sufferers and addicts for 12 years, attained a diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy Skills at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and I am trained in Packtypes®, a tool for building self-awareness and self-esteem. I have also researched and written on related topics for many years for clients including The School of Life and publications including Psychologies, Red and The Daily Mail.
Testimonials
"A really engaging workshop which enabled the students to consider their underlying issues with body image. Within a safe and trusting environment, Katherine offered a range of accesible coping mechanisms. This is invaluable work which gave the students a safe place to examine deep-rooted, often taboo body image concerns. Feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive" - J. Winters Sixth Form Tutor, Bromley High School, Kent, June 2014
"Our centre would like to thank Katherine for her workshop on eating disorders and coping mechanisms. The life of a teenager in London brings many challenges and coupled with these are school exams and family expectations, as well as social media and friends. Katherine challenges students to pause and take a moment to reflect upon themselves as young adults. Katherine’s own experiences will probably have struck a chord with many sitting within the hall whether they admit it or not. Our centre is very grateful to Katherine for highlighting the many triggers that can cause complications and ensuring students know what options they have" - David Bailey, Head of Sixth Form, Our Lady's Convent High School, Hackney, London, January 2015