Meet Kathryn

Kathryn blends her passion for art in therapeutic principles, both balancing the other. She has worked as a qualified mental health social worker and counsellor for 30 years understanding the deep benefits of creativity in enhancing wellbeing and mental health.

Kathryn has a specific interest in mental health and treating trauma through a creative lens, utilising a combination of evidence-based therapeutic practices such as psychotherapy, trauma informed cognitive based therapy, (CBT) dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR), wellness coaching and art therapy.

EMDR is best practise for treating trauma, assisting people to safely desensitise and process difficult memories and work towards a healthier future orientation. Art approaches include crayons and paint; however Kathryn specialises in the tactile and somatic nature of clay, a medium that can help regulate and process emotions and unlock unconscious patterns. When combined together they work synergistically, clay can be nurturing and playful, helping you to feel safe, regulated and grounded. It can help gain access to preverbal or unconscious thoughts, images and feelings that can then be processed safely.

Trauma‑Informed, Neurodivergence‑Affirming, Gender inclusive, Highly Experienced

A steady, supportive space to process overwhelm, build coping skills, and reconnect with your sense of safety and self.

Specialist Support for Trauma

I bring extensive experience supporting people who have lived through:

  • Childhood trauma and attachment disruption

  • Complex trauma and long‑term impacts

  • Emotional dysregulation, shutdowns, and overwhelm

  • Anxiety, hypervigilance, and chronic stress

  • Grief, loss, and major life transitions

Sessions are paced gently, with clear structure, predictable rhythm, and a strong focus on nervous‑system safety.

Neurodivergence‑Affirming Practice

I work respectfully with autistic and ADHD clients, recognising:

  • Sensory needs and processing differences

  • Masking fatigue and burnout

  • Communication preferences

  • Non‑linear thinking and creative problem‑solving

  • Shutdowns, meltdowns, and overwhelm responses

Therapy adapts to your natural way of being — not the other way around.

Gender‑Inclusive Support

A welcoming, affirming space for people of all genders, including:

  • Trans and gender‑diverse adults

  • Non‑binary and gender‑fluid people

  • Individuals exploring identity, expression, or transition pathways

  • People experiencing minority stress, dysphoria, or social anxiety

  • Clients seeking a therapist who understands the intersection of gender diversity, trauma, and neurodivergence

Your identity is respected, validated, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.

My Approach

  • Warm, grounded, trauma‑informed support

  • Evidence‑based therapeutic methods

  • EMDR‑informed strategies adapted for neurodivergent clients

  • Creative and sensory‑based options (including clay therapy and symbolic work)

  • Practical skill‑building for daily life, relationships, and emotional regulation

  • Collaborative goal‑setting and progress reviews

Who I Support

  • Adults experiencing trauma impacts

  • Neurodivergent adults seeking affirming therapy

  • Trans and gender diverse adults

  • People living with psychosocial disability

  • NDIS participants (Improved Daily Living)

  • Private clients and community referrals

Sessions

In‑person or online Flexible appointment times Confidential, respectful, and paced to your comfort. Based in Beldon, WA 6027