Testimonials

“I signed up for a 3-month programme with Catherine and it was wonderful! I had looked online for tips but so many food suggestions were not available in my context (living in Africa) or left me feeling so hungry that I didn't keep it up for long. Working with Catherine I was able to learn helpful principles of food choices that help my body at this time of my life and using this information I could design a meal plan incorporating the foods that are available here. As a consequence, I have been losing weight, my clothes are starting to fit me again and I have more energy! I also really appreciated the holistic nature of the discussions and I learnt a lot about myself in relation to food that I hadn't realised. All in all it was a really positive experience and I was so blessed to learn from Catherine's experience, resources and guidance. I would really recommend it!"

"My health coaching experience with Catherine has been amazing. I started the journey with a set of pre-conceived goal ideas but have ended the journey having gained so much more! Not only have I gained a wealth of knowledge about so many aspects of caring for myself and my health but I have also come away having learned so much about myself. The coaching came to its timely completion but my life has been enriched and I feel confident that I am able to move forward armed with the tools to live a more healthy and fulfilling faith-filled life!"

"Catherine has helped me conquer my goals! The amazing thing is that I came to Catherine with what I thought my goals were (mainly diet, IBS, exercise, time management and managing stress) but she was able to help me dig deeper and work in other areas of my life to help me get that balance I longed for. Just when I thought we had done all we could, she comes out with other things to think about! I loved that she didn't tell me what to do, but worked with me and helped me each step of the way, so that it was a joint journey of discovery, rather than an instructor-led session. Catherine has a deep knowledge and this gave me the confidence to ask about different things I needed help with; if she didn't know she would always find the answers I needed. The biggest thing for me is I feel more in control, I have the tools to help myself - especially with stress and IBS - and for me, that's the key. I've now got the toolkit and feel empowered to use it! Thank you, Catherine."

"Catherine gently challenged me to identify roadblocks to health in my life, and to set achievable goals for making real change. I never felt condemned or judged as I shared with her the messy details of my undisciplined life, but instead was encouraged by her warmly empathic manner. I was aware that I had slipped into grumpy middle age, and in the grip of a relentlessly critical spirit. Accepting Catherine's guidance, some of the resources she recommended and her unintrusive accountability, I have experienced a renewed awareness of being fully loved and accepted by God, leading to a joyful and thankful heart. Before I saw shortcomings, now I see strengths and blessings in others. Words cannot express how transformative this has been for me."

"I really appreciated Catherine's positive and well-organized approach to each health coaching session. Throughout our time together I never felt judged or discouraged by her but instead encouraged to find what worked best for me. I learned so many different techniques for the improvement of my overall health, a few of which I know I will continue to implement for the rest of my life. Thank you!"

"Very poor sleep had been a real problem for me for approximately seven years. Catherine's response was positive and her suggestions were easy to follow and achievable. I experienced an immediate change in my sleep patterns which have continued to improve over time."

"I really wanted to get to a better place health-wise. With Catherine’s help and encouragement, I was able to hit my weight loss goals for our time together, but more than that, I was able to see a bigger picture that was more holistic – recognizing the role that lack of sleep and overall stress in my life contributes to my health struggles – and by the end of our time together, I felt more equipped to establish healthy balances and margins in my everyday life. Working with Catherine has been a great and blessed experience!"

"I worked with Catherine over the course of several months and would definitely recommend her! The sessions encompassed a far more holistic approach to health and well-being than I expected. Even if your diet and exercise regime seem okay, her extensive knowledge and understanding mean she can help you tweak things, provide insight and suggest changes to help you achieve even greater benefits. It's sometimes hard to fully appreciate how seemingly unrelated things may be affecting your health. Catherine is great at helping you join the dots to help you see the bigger picture. I found Catherine to be so encouraging, positive, affirming and knowledgeable in her approach. She was empathetic and allowed space for personal or practical issues to surface. Her gentle approach was combined with the ability to motivate and encourage me to take steps towards positive change - from improving my diet to helping me get the ball rolling with a much-needed house project. Catherine really was lovely to work with, and her knowledge was shared in a humble, affirming and motivating way. I can only say that if you feel your health and well-being could use some support, Catherine is a really great person to work with!"

"I have very much appreciated the opportunity to receive support and coaching from Catherine over the last few months, as I have endeavoured to develop a healthier and more balanced approach to self-care. Her approach has been one which is manageable - starting with small changes and building on them. It has been flexible - especially with the challenges that my current health circumstances produced, enabling me to 'pause' when I was too unwell to focus on change. It has also been holistic, including how I am doing spiritually as well as emotionally and physically. I intend to continue with her after this initial program. I have begun to lose weight and change my approach and attitudes towards how I deal with looking after myself. Realistically, this is a long term project, but working with Catherine has helped me begin this journey. Her expertise and kindness make me want to continue"

"Catherine was brilliant. We talked through food and exercise, but she also got me to think through my life as a whole - where I was getting joy and other areas that might be getting me down. I've gone down to one coffee a day! I realised that I don't sleep as well as I thought, and so giving myself more time in bed has given me so much more energy! She even prompted me to get on top of my pensions! I still have lots of vegetables to eat and weight to lose - but I feel much more empowered and hopeful."

"I appreciated the coaching program very much: the information and the set-up were well-organized and clear. I was kindly shown practical ways to make small, easy-to-implement changes that get me in the direction of my goals. The coaching looked at different areas of life, which made me reflect about how interconnected everything is. I was surprised to see that stress was a considerable factor in my life. I had thought it was all peace and quiet with me... So this was one area Catherine and I worked on: recognizing sources of too much stress and making some changes. We worked on increasing variation of foods and on planning. And on making healthy lifestyle a priority. That is one of my main takeaways from the coaching. I'm also grateful for a good start towards a healthy weight and better self-care. Catherine is a professional and enthusiastic nutrition coach. The information I received was sound and well researched, but not overwhelming. It was just what I needed. Catherine was working with my agenda, not just going through a program with me. I felt very welcome to share what was on my mind, I felt listened to and accepted. That was a gift to me. I experienced the whole coaching as a gift: so much personal attention for me and my wellbeing. It was very special. Thank you!"

"Ever since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, I have been working to make positive changes for my health and to learn how to take better care of myself. I made some progress with programs like Noom, but I was struggling with the lack of adequate coaching. Working with Catherine has been a tremendous blessing. She helped me set real, achievable goals, and held me accountable to them. However, she did so in a way that didn't push me, but instead lead me to achieve them and make discoveries about healthy living for myself. She helped me to tackle things that I had never imagined I could. By the end of the program, I had cut my sugar intake by three quarters. Having been addicted to sugary drinks and sugar in general since early childhood, I thought I would never conquer this and so hadn't really tried. Now I can't stand the taste of a soda. I've gone dairy-free and found lots of suitable alternatives that fit my tastes. My husband and I are eating more vegetarian meals and not missing the meat. I'm making a variety of homemade healthy snacks and store-bought snacks aren't even in the house. Over the last several years, walking has become a favorite hobby, but we even took that up a notch by adding another long-distance challenge. I'm really happy with the progress that I have made and am feeling more able to make healthy choices. I plan to continue working with Catherine and would highly recommend the program to others."

"Catherine’s services as a health coach were invaluable. She is very insightful and brought things to my attention that I had not considered. She provided numerous strategies to help me minimize my stress levels, eat healthy and to move more. Catherine is very easy to talk to and is a good listener. I enjoyed each session we had! She provided a great deal of information to help me achieve my goals. I highly recommend Catherine and would encourage others who need a health reset to consider her health coaching services."

"Having come from a background where one should be able to do everything oneself / trusting in God alone, with no help or advice if struggling, I’m so glad I came across Catherine’s website and approach. Her methods, encouragement and backup through the programme have transformed my thinking and application to health, emotions and spiritual lifestyle. There is no sense of condemnation just total encouragement with a positive, gentle and relaxed style and a smile! Goals set are on the way to achieving with a new sense of positivity and hope. Thank you Catherine."

"I totally loved this [Fit & Flourishing] course. It has helped me to eat more healthily, manage my appetite better and plan my exercise regime. The food journal is really helpful. Catherine is a really supportive health coach and gives great ideas and tips. Excellent!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Cultivating Joyfulness Course. With three young children, it’s easy to get sucked into the mundaneness of motherhood with all the cooking and laundry! I found the course helped me to reflect on my priorities and find contentment in my current blessings. Since the course, I have been making a conscious effort to be more present and connected to my children and embrace day to day life in a more positive way. It’s also great that I can rewatch the videos again at any time. Thank you Catherine for your great course!"

"Catherine’s meal planning kit is excellent. I’ve been using it for a few months now and it has definitely helped to reduce stress and decision making at mealtimes. I’ve tried other ways to meal plan in the past, and this one definitely has something different to offer. It was really helpful to start with a vision, plan out two weeks, add in themed nights. Every detail is covered (sides, breakfast, lunch, snacks, dessert etc)!"

"Thank you so much for your Meal Planning Kit. We had it printed out in color and we did it! Yup. We created 2 straight weeks of dinners. You don’t know how happy I am about it! (okay maybe you do!) I’ve tried several ways to plan meals and so far yours has been the most rewarding. NEVER before have I even attempted to create meal plans for 2 days at a time let alone 2 weeks!! Oh my gosh it’s just soo exciting. If you only knew how long I’ve wanted to do this with my husband and for my family. So much brain exhaustion has been lifted."

"Catherine’s input was very helpful - practical, gentle, not overly prescriptive but a really helpful Mind-Body-Spirit MOT! I'm leaving with some very practical goals and new healthy habits to cultivate. Thank you for wonderful food, clean, comfy bedrooms and beautiful surroundings."

“I enjoyed most the session on Nutrition. It refreshed my knowledge. There’s a lot I need to do but I know I need to break it down into smaller chunks. Bringing God into the equation of wellness was good and I enjoyed the evening reflection. Overall there was a lot to take in but it was enjoyable.”

“The weekend was extremely helpful. It gave me a good start to look at building healthier habits and setting goals. I felt closer to God and appreciate what He has given me, and my body is amazing and I should look after it better!”

"I found the wellness weekend extremely helpful and found the information Catherine delivered has made subtle positive changes to my day to day life. I have implemented a few new things into my daily life from the weekend. I now do daily gratitude journaling and a bit more self-care. I get out for early nature walks when I can for the natural vitamin D instead of staying indoors. I also taught my family the breathing techniques, which we have all found helpful. Overall, I loved the weekend away and took a lot away with me from Catherine's teaching and advice. I am grateful for everything she poured in to us."