Meet Katrina Ross: Qualified Counsellor, Yin Breath work facilitator and founder of Anam Cara Holistic Counselling practice.

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About Katrina: Katrina Ross is a compassionate and dedicated holistic counsellor with experience in specialist domestic violence casework, developmental trauma, Yin breathwork facilitation, and transformative experience integration. Her mental health and well-being journey spans over a decade, during which she has touched the lives of many individuals and families, helping them heal and thrive.

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Education and Professional Background: Katrina holds a Diploma in Counselling and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare, specialising in trauma-informed and person-centred care and interventions. She has had a diverse career, 20years working as a Chef and restauranteur,concluding in the role of Social Enterprise Co-ordinator for a community centre, operating a cafe and restaurant with a social purpose. This career transition gave her a passion for community service and helping others. Katrina then pursued academic qualifications towards a new career in the social welfare sector, where she went on to support women in crisis and survivors of domestic violence and various forms of trauma. Through her work in these challenging fields, she has always loved working closely with people from all walks of life and developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human behaviour and suffering and the resilience of the human spirit. Katrina also holds certifications in Yin Breathwork facilitation, Polarity therapy (associate level 2), and Reiki levels 1 and 2 and is currently undertaking the Compassionate Inquiry Professional Practitioner program, a breakthrough approach to trauma recovery developed by leading trauma expert Gabor Mate...

Dedication to Trauma healing: Recognising the profound impact of developmental, complex and acute trauma on people's lives and through her own lived experience, Katrina pursues continuous training in trauma-informed care and somatic therapies, allowing her to address the underlying wounds that often shape individuals' emotional and behavioural patterns. Her empathetic and intuitive approach and ability to understand and create a safe space have empowered her clients to explore and process their past traumas, leading to profound and lasting healing.

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Yin Breathwork Facilitation: Katrina became a certified Yin Breathwork facilitator and studied energy healing modalities in her quest to offer a more holistic approach to healing. Combining the power of a gentle rebirthing style of breathwork with mindfulness and deep relaxation techniques, Katrina helps her clients access their inner wisdom and unlock their innate healing potential. Her gentle guidance in breathwork sessions enables individuals to release emotional and energetic blockages, reduce stress, and cultivate greater self-awareness and inner peace. Katrina believes Yin breathwork compliments talk therapies for trauma healing, supporting clients to de-identify from their narratives and bypass mental and emotional looping that can cause dysfunctional or destructive patterns of behaviour, stuckness and stress. It is a gentle, effective and deeply relaxing process for releasing emotions and energetic charges from the body in a way that also allows for integrating empowering and positive emotions, experiences and insights into lasting healing and transformation.

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Transformative Experience Integration: Katrina strongly advocates integrating transformative experiences into therapeutic practice. She believes moments of insight and personal growth can arise from various life experiences, including life crises, grief and relational challenges, breakthroughs, and spiritual awakenings. Katrina skillfully weaves these transformative elements into her counselling sessions, fostering deeper self-discovery and empowering her clients to make sustained, positive life changes. Katrina has experience working with Personal development and empowerment, Grief and loss, domestic and family violence, Developmental trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), divorce and separation, dating, relationships and relational and sexual trauma, Chronic illness and injury, and other major life transitions.

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Approach and Philosophy: Katrina's approach to counselling is grounded in empathy, acceptance, compassion and respect for each individual's unique journey. She views therapy as a collaborative process where she partners with her clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Drawing from evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques, Katrina tailors her approach to meet her client's specific needs and goals.

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Personal Mission: Katrina's mission is to inspire hope and facilitate growth and healing in the lives of those she serves. Through her warmth, expertise, intuition and commitment to continuous learning, she strives to create a supportive and transformative therapeutic environment where clients can find solace, strength, and empowerment.

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If you are seeking compassionate support to navigate life's challenges and unlock potential for healing and growth, Katrina Ross is here to guide you on your transformative journey towards a more fulfilling and empowered life.

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