Kate Watkinson
Kate Watkinson
Currently studying Bachelor of Counselling, TCTSY-F, IYTA-T, Qoya F, BA
Availability
Available
Service Locations
Gore District, Invercargill
Travel Information
I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Counselling. I am a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, an International Yoga Teachers Association Yoga teacher, and a Qoya Headquarters Qoya facilitator.
My passion is integrating bottom-up and top-down therapeutic approaches encompassing nervous system regulation and talk therapy.
Bottom-up
I offer body-based therapy encompassing yoga, physiological tools to support a sense of safety and calm in one's nervous system, breathwork, yoga nidra deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. I cofacilitate trauma sensitive yoga group therapy for women with sensitive claims.
Top-down
I am in my second year studying a Bachelor of Counselling and working with clients on practicum at the Gore Counselling Centre. Therapeutic models include Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I bring to the therapeutic relationship lived experience of mothering three rangatahi, holding brave space for women on retreats, navigating grief, being a Highly Sensitive Person, loving nature and respecting holistic practices.
Associated Services
ACC Group Therapy
If you have an approved ACC Sensitive Claim, ACC provides adjacent group therapy in addition to your individual therapy. South Coast Psychology provides a range of Group Therapy programmes such as trauma-informed yoga, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and equine day retreats.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy has been used to treat anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, depression, PTSD and many other mental health conditions, and, in addition to targeting symptoms of those disorders, is theorized to help people build confidence, self-awareness, and empathy.
Private Therapy Services
At South Coast Psychology, our providers offer evidence-based, culturally grounded and compassionate care to support you at your own pace. Private sessions provide flexible, timely support without the requirements of external funding or referrals.