Catriona Palin

My name is Catriona and I’m looking forward to getting to know you.

I am passionate about empowering others to recognise their own uniqueness by providing an open environment for whatever they need to explore.

After my own experience of healing through therapy I strive to provide a similarly positive and healing experience for others.

I believe we evolve within relationships, but unfortunately, sometimes a relationship or life experience can have a negative impact. Being the adaptive species that we are, we create ways to tolerate these difficult times. These adaptations do a wonderful job in helping us survive, but unfortunately as time passes, we can grow out of these suits of armour and eventually instead of helping, they can restrictive.

However, it’s not all bad. 

If relationships and experiences can cause difficulties, then they can also do the opposite and be a source of healing. This is where I can help you.

Sometimes talking to loved ones can be hard. Sometimes they just don't get it. We worry that we're overreacting, being too sensitive, that we're thinking too much, or worse yet that they will use what we tell them against us.

A therapeutic relationship isn't like any other.

We will explore what makes you, you. The positive, the negative and those that you’re not too sure about. We’ll look at the different parts of your armour and see what works well and which parts need upgrading or even getting rid of.

I provide peace and gentle curiosity. I hope to help you shine a light within your shadow so that you get to know and appreciate all aspects of yourself, even the parts of you that are currently making you feel uncomfortable. All of you is welcome, even those feelings and thoughts you may feel uneasy about.

It’s time to find your voice, your calm, and your resilience.