MEET KATIE

Warm, Encouraging, Direct

Hi, I’m Katie!

I’m Katie Gurwell and I meet - and help - my clients at the crossroads of therapy, self-help,healing, spirituality and practicality - because this work…, has to work, right? 

With over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and coaching, I recognize that genuine success requires an internal shift.

My therapeutic services incorporate spirituality as an integral part of the healing process. In doing so, achieving a more effective, holistic approach to emotional health and your overall well-being. 

When we work together, you’ll be encouraged and supported to explore your inner self and connect with your higher power to find the meaning, purpose, and inner peace that you are seeking.

In the sacred sanctuary of pschospiritual exploration, we can delve into the intricate landscapes of your internal world, utilizing the powerful framework of Internal Family Systems.

Here, your inner voices, each with its unique story and purpose, are acknowledged and embraced. This holistic approach fosters healing by reconnecting you with your authentic self, promoting balance, and nurturing a deeper understanding of your life's narrative.

Beyond conventional therapy, I intertwine a spiritual dimension, recognizing the profound connection between your inner world and the greater spiritual tapestry. Together, we navigate the realms of your psyche and soul, fostering an integrative approach to healing that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary.

My approach…

  • A Holistic view:

    My therapeutic journey has been shaped by a commitment to a holistic approach that encompasses both the psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing. With years of experience and a deep understanding of Internal Family Systems, I have witnessed the profound impact that acknowledging and integrating every aspect of ourselves can have on our overall well-being.

  • Professional Journey:

    My path as a therapist has been a dynamic exploration, blending traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual perspective. Trained extensively in Internal Family Systems, I have found its framework to be a transformative tool, offering a unique lens through which we can navigate the complexities of the human psyche.

  • Spirituality and Healing:

    Beyond the realm of psychology, I hold a deep belief in the power of spirituality as an integral aspect of the healing process. I recognize the interconnectedness of our internal landscapes with the broader spiritual tapestry, and my practice reflects a commitment to nurturing this profound connection.

  • Our Collaboration:

    In our sessions, I invite you into a space of safety and acceptance. Together, we explore the narratives that shape your internal world, seeking understanding and compassion for each facet of your being. My goal is to support you in reconnecting with your authentic self, fostering balance, and guiding you towards a more harmonious and purposeful life.

My experience:

  • Masters of Applied Behavioural Science/ Systems counselling

  • IFS Level One

  • Program supervisory assistant

  • IFIO Level One - Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFS for couples)

  • Level One Energy Psychology

  • Reiki Level One

  • Reiki Level Two

  • Clairvoyant training

  • Advanced Energy Healing Mentorship (Ongoing)

  • Brainspotting Level One

  • Life span integration Advanced Training

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and what role does it play in my work?

The work with my clients isn’t therapy, but it is about helping you look at — and move past — the thoughts and feelings that emerge inside of you about your business and hijack you from moving forward.

Together, we work to identify and respond to the competing voices in your head (your internal system) to free you up, so that you can do work you love and keep refining how you do it.

In summary, “parts work” helps you get your fear to sit in the back seat, with its seatbelt on, so that fear doesn’t drive.

Parts work helps you tap into your Soul, your Self, your intuition, and lead from that energy instead.

About you…

I love working with smart, dynamic, heart-centered people who have overcome a lot in their lives. Perhaps you want more peace, joy, clarity, ease, connection, self-trust, self-confidence and you know you want to dig deep to be more connected to your own inner knowing. Through gaining more of an integrated balance, both in your internal experience of yourself, as well as in your life. 

This could address old habits of people-pleasing, self-doubt, endless internal tugs-of war, feeling stuck.

The most synergistic coaching relationships are those in which we collaborate, together, you let me facilitate you, and we touch into the resources within you and around you, both spiritual and otherwise.