About Kate

My passion for art and my inner world centres on my own life experiences. I became a spiritual director as I was seeking more meaning in my life. Over four years of studying spiritual direction I learned about my inner world and my soul. I learned to listen to my soul. Through my studies I discovered art therapy and the importance of retreating for our well-being.

Linking spiritual direction, art therapy and retreats, I found profound benefits for all parts of my life. I now want to share these passions of mine with others who would like to welcome them into their lives, to seek the journey of where these unique modalities lead. To be open to the unknown, as mystery has many gifts in our lives.

One of my favourite quotes is that “if you don’t transform your pain you will transmit it”. This basically means that we all need to do our own inner work to be the people we are meant to be. That is happy and well-adjusted, so when life throws you curve balls you are able to stand strong.

Creativity has become my wellness that I incorporate in all parts of my life. I would love you to welcome creativity into your life!

Qualifications

• MA Chaplaincy
• BA Social Science
• Diploma in Art Therapy
• Grad Certificate in Supervision
• Certificate in Pastoral Counselling
• Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Experience

• Grief and Loss
• End of Life Care
• Funerals Services
• Memorial Services
• Leading Retreats – Both day and weekends
• Palliative Care
• Art as Mindfulness
• Aged Care
• Facilitating Carers Programs
• Disability
• Dementia
• Community Care
• Supervision
• Spiritual Direction

Art Therapy

Art therapy provides an amazing opportunity to find direction and resolution in your life in a relatively short period of time through the therapeutic process of art-making.

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Spiritual Direction

Kate combines art therapy with spiritual direction in a process which supports her clients in finding greater clarity, direction and fulfilment within their lives.

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Retreats

Take time away from your everyday routine to give yourself space for reflection, relaxation and greater self awareness through a combination of silence, prayer and creativity.

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Kind words

“Katharine ran a retreat for us, looking at ‘Spirituality and the Arts’. On this ecumenical retreat, Katharine provided insightful and fun activities for the whole group which provided us with the much needed time for reflection and renewal. Katharine was friendly, pastoral and helpful with all who attended and we can’t wait to invite her back again to learn from and engage with such a talented artist and spiritual director.”

Rev. Amanda Hay, Berowra, NSW