You and I are not so different, Seeker.
Hai! I’m Katy-Rose.
I’m guessing if you’re here, you and I may have something in common.
- » Perhaps you’re a creative looking for some direction amidst all the contradictory advice.
- » Maybe you’ve read hundreds of self-improvement books trying to figure out why you don’t feel right.
- » Or could it be that you’re going through a transition in life which has you uncertain of who you are underneath it all?
If any of those resonate, one thing I can say is that you’re in the right place. (If you like nature, are a fan of rock music, or are queer in any way, you’re also welcome!)
A Brief Timeline of Ages
Because official bios don’t sound human enough for me…
By the age of 11, I believed I was broken, and I wasn’t sure if I could be ‘fixed’. I’m grateful that my spark kept believing there was a possibility of change. I found Paganism, self-help books and meditation at 13.
By 16, academics was my path. I chose a career in Psychology, and did a BSc, an MSc and then a PGCert in low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have qualifications in Counselling Skills, Life Coaching, an Award in Education and Training and have also gone down the more spiritual ‘woo’ path by becoming attuned as a Reiki practitioner.
By 25, I had worked in youth work, social care, youth offending, and adult mental health services, which taught me that our thoughts, behaviours, environment, community and language shape our world. I then went on to work in children’s mental health and as a supervisor in schools.
At 31, my marriage (a relationship of over 15 years) ended, and I began my most public personal reinvention. Surviving my own mental health issues taught me just how valuable the pull of reinvention is, and learned how surviving being ‘damaged’ means we often have a strong, rooted foundation holding us steady amidst the storms.
Who I Am Now
(At 35-ish)
- I’m Queer. I resonate with terms like Demi and Pansexual, but mostly use Queer to define my experience.
- I’m Pagan (since age 13), most-aligned with the Druid path if that means anything to you.
- I’m particularly interested in English Language, Birds of Prey, Dinosaurs, and Disney films pre-1995.
- I’m also interested in Quantum Mechanics but it’s not something I know a *lot* about.
- I’m a house-bunny parent. Rabbits are exotic pets who constantly challenge stereotypes, and thankfully require as much routine as me.
- I write fantasy stories. Like many writers, I love stationary, and have a ton of beautiful notebooks and pens I love to own but never/rarely use.
- I can juggle, staff-spin, and I learned to unicycle at university (there are videos on youtube to prove it!)
- Vanilla milkshakes are my wellbeing tool of choice. Green tea is a close second.
- I help creative wildfires redefine their identity without burning down their whole life, melding science, spirit, and self-help strategies together.
At Rooted Reinvention
(How I Help Reinventors)
I’ve been helping wild creatives and deep thinkers redefine their lives since 2011, when I realised that one of the key misconceptions in self-improvement was not considering the world’s expectations and limits placed on us.
I help over-thinkers and practical dreamers make confident decisions about dreams that go against the ‘shoulds’, by focusing on the spark that’s guided them for years.
I do this through cognitive strategy sessions and interactive worksheets because if we were taught how to use neuroplasticity, language, and behavioural skills, we could actually feel empowered to do whatever we want. And because feeling this shit is avoidable, if you tap into the natural power you were never taught how to access.
Qualifications & Experience
(Because I Know I Look For Them)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
- Award in Leadership Foundations Level 1 (NHS Leadership Academy)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF)
- NVQ Level 4 Award in Work with Parents (City and Guilds)
- PGCert Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Qualified PWP)
- MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience
- BSc in Psychology
- Diploma of Life Coaching (Distinction)
- Solution Focused Programme Foundation (BRIEF)
- Reiki Practitioner – Second Degree (CMA/CThA)
A Note about Mental Health:
I do not provide mental health support, however I recognise the overlap in wellbeing, and I can signpost to support or offer reinvention guidance alongside a recognised mental health practitioner.
A portion of all session profits is donated to the Mental Health Foundation charity in the UK, because understanding our wellbeing is required to harness our true power. And no one should have to face a mental health problem alone.
Choose Your Own Adventure:
- » Hop on my mailing list to move forward in your reinvention for monthly letters.
- » Find out about my current e-courses to reinvent yourself from a place of stability.
- » Grab the Free Roadmap to Redefine Your Life, without having to start from scratch.
- » I write fantasy and science fiction stories, and shared my experiences online.
- » Check out my articles on Medium to get to know my approach in more detail.
