A little more
about Cathy.
A thoughtful, person-centred approach that starts with you; your experiences, your needs and the way you see the world.
It begins with
being understood.
Cathy PowellPGCert, BSc (Hons), HPD, DipCHyp,
NLP Master Practitioner
Hi, I'm Cathy. I’m a therapist who believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.
I’m a trauma therapist, InCorr Method practitioner, Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Master NLP practitioner and neurodiversity specialist. I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply, move beyond patterns that may be holding them back, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I believe that no two people experience the world in quite the same way. Rather than focusing on labels or diagnoses, I prefer to understand the person in front of me; their experiences, their individual needs and the ways they have learned to navigate the world.
My approach is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods, including the InCorr Method (Interoceptive Core Reconsolidation), a body-centred approach to working with trauma.
I’m particularly interested in the connection between mind and body, and how our experiences can shape our thoughts, emotions and physical responses, often without us being consciously aware of them. Through gentle exploration, curiosity and an understanding of each person’s nervous system, I support clients in recognising and working with these patterns at a pace that feels right for them.
Neurodiversity and individual differences
I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients, although I don't assume that a diagnosis tells me everything I need to know about someone.
I am particularly interested in understanding each person's sensory experiences, communication preferences and relationship with their own body. What feels manageable for one person may be overwhelming for another, and I believe therapy should reflect those differences.
My aim is to create a space where clients don't feel they need to mask, adapt or fit themselves into a particular therapeutic model.
Psychedelic preparation and integration
I hold a postgraduate certificate in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture from the University of Exeter, where I am currently completing my master's degree.
This fascinating and emerging field brings together neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, philosophy and different understandings of consciousness. My studies continue to deepen my understanding of the human mind and the many ways people experience change and transformation.
I offer psychedelic preparation and integration sessions for people accessing legal psychedelic experiences, including clinical research programmes in the UK and ceremonial retreats abroad.
I have also completed specialist training with PsyCare UK in supporting people through challenging psychedelic experiences.
Preparation and integration can be important parts of this work, helping people approach their experiences with greater awareness and subsequently explore, understand and incorporate any insights or difficulties into their everyday lives.
Please note: I do not provide psychedelic substances or psychedelic-assisted therapy. My work focuses on preparation, integration and therapeutic support.
Exploring broader approaches to healing
Alongside my psychological and therapeutic training, I am currently training in shamanic practice and energy healing with the Academy of Modern Shamanism.
I have a longstanding interest in the relationship between mind, body and consciousness, and in the different ways people understand and experience healing.
I recognise that, for some people, spiritual experiences and beliefs are an important part of their lives and personal development. My continuing training reflects a desire to deepen my understanding of these perspectives whilst remaining grounded in ethical, compassionate and client-centred practice.
I don't believe that one approach holds all the answers. What matters to me is remaining open, curious and responsive to the individual.
Working together
Above all, I want clients to feel heard, understood and accepted for who they are.
Whether you're working through trauma, navigating the challenges of neurodivergence, feeling stuck in familiar patterns or trying to make sense of a significant life experience, my aim is to offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which we can explore what you need.
I offer face-to-face sessions in Croxley Green, near Watford in Hertfordshire, as well as online sessions.
If you're curious about how we might work together, I offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation by telephone or video call.
You're very welcome to get in touch.
Get in touchRather than focusing on labels or diagnoses, I prefer to understand the person in front of me.Cathy Powell
Knowledge, experience
and continuing study.
Professional training across hypnotherapy, trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity and body-centred approaches.
Therapeutic training 15 areas
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate)
- AMDR (Applied Memory Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Attachment and Anxiety training
- De-escalating Psychedelic Crises (PsyCare UK)
- Domestic Abuse Awareness training
- Emotional Mastery (Shauna Quigley Academy)
- Interoceptive Core Reconsolidation Trauma Therapy (InCorr Method: Level 2, in training at Level 3)
- Mediation training
- NCH Clinical Supervisor Training
- PAGS® – Profile, Assessment and Goal Setting
- Polyvagal Theory approaches to therapy
- Safe and Sound Protocol Foundational Certification
- Self-harm and Suicide Prevention (TQUK Level 2)
- Shamanic Practitioner & Energy Healing (Academy of Modern Shamanism: Modules 1 and 2, in training at levels 3 and 4)
- Soul Coach Module 1 (The Sacred Voyage)
Neurodiversity & SEN training 9 areas
- Understanding Autism (OU)
- Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Autism and Social Skills
- Autism and Mental Health
- Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
- Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Learning Difficulties – ASC/AD(H)D/Dyslexia (OU)
- Making Sense of Sensory Need
Credentials you can explore.
Professional memberships
Registered with professional bodies including the National Council for Hypnotherapy and QCHPA.
Affiliations
Associated with the InCorr Method, Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy, and a Friend of PAGS®.
Insurance & safeguarding
Cathy holds professional therapy insurance with Holistic Services Insurance, alongside an enhanced DBS certificate and up-to-date safeguarding training certification.
Professional practice & client welfare
