Psychology, selF- understanding and the art of living well
The way you understand yourself shapes how you respond to life's challenges, care for your wellbeing and make decisions about what matters to you. Here, I share reflections from my work as a psychologist, exploring how we process difficult experiences, work with our natural rhythms and create more space for the life we want to live.
Insights from Dr Kate
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I'm Dr Kate
Chartered PSYCHOLOGIST
ACCREDITED EMDR Consultant
IFS, CBT, ACT, DBT & Outdoor
Growing up in the Irish countryside, I spent much of my childhood outdoors, developing a love of nature that has stayed with me.
As a teenager, I joined an outdoor expedition where our leader asked us to take off our rucksacks and sit quietly for ten minutes. I still remember the unexpected feeling of awe and gratitude as I took in my surroundings. It was my first experience of deliberately practising mindfulness in nature.
At university, joining the surf club rekindled that connection. I remember my first sunset surf, the light glistening on the waves and the sound of water against the board, bringing my attention fully into the moment. The skydiving club offered more memorable experience of feeling completely present in my body.
My understanding of mindfulness continued to develop through a ten-day silent retreat and my doctoral research into therapists' experiences of mindfulness. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the quieter moments of awareness we can cultivate in everyday life.
Today, I'm a Chartered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Consultant, offering personalised online therapy informed by psychological expertise, thoughtful attention and a genuine interest in the experiences that shape us. My connection with nature continues to influence my own wellbeing and the reflections I share through my work.