About Me.......
I discovered my current shamanic practice 10 years ago at an Ayahuasca ceremony and was instantly intrigued. The vision of working with the Hummingbird totem and energy which promised magic and joy became an instant calling. I have dedicated my life since then to becoming a shamanic practitioner, healer and teacher. This work has changed my life, healed old trauma and shifted my whole perspective. This practice sits somewhere between reiki and contemporary counselling, teaching people to heal themselves and opening doors for them to walk through, with a little bit of magic thrown in!
More about me .......... my name is Cate
Before I found the shamanic path I ran my own businesses as a florist and gardener. The plants and flowers have always called to me but now I work with them in a healing way.
I also had my own coffee shop for a while which grew into a catering business as well, for various reasons I decided to let that business go and ended up in a lot of debt which took me while to get out of. I worked so hard during that time doing 20 hour days along with being a single mother to three children. I learned the hard way about mental breakdown and burn out when I became unable to function in the world and spent six months in bed. (Me having a flower bath)
More about my breakdown............
During this breakdown I came face to face with my childhood trauma. Looking back now I think my mother must have been mentally ill, she was an alcoholic and could lash out in different ways, but there was something more, something fundamentally damaged about her that she was wanting to repair but did not know how. We know so much more about our mental health these days and I had been aware of the growing research and understanding we now have in our society that unlocks our minds in ways our parents could never imagine.
A different way of being............
I began to see through the tears and fatigue that there must be a different way of being in the world. A way that other people seemed to inherently live and understand. So after catching myself thinking, more than once, that I did not want to be here anymore I decided to look for something that could help. I found myself at an Ayahuasca ceremony overseas and that was an amazing experience but not what saved me. Everyone there was talking about a medicine wheel with its animal totems and directions and healings. I was instantly attracted to these ideas and the knowledge that I could heal myself and eventually others. I should have known it would all lead me back to Peru.
A calling from Peru..........
Peru had always called to me since I used to read about "deepest darkest Peru" in my Paddinton Bear books. I remember wondering exactly what that looked like. Now I know why, it was always a part of my calling to bring back these sacred healings and teachings from Peru so we can all benefit from them in the UK and start to remember where we came from and where we want to go. It started with the sacred plants followed by the Mesa teachings and sacred Karpay initiations of the Andeas and the Q'ero preists. More recently I have been called back to the plants and initiated into the jungle teachings of the Amazon by my Peruvian Maestros. This year I received an in person initiation from Fredy Puma Quispe Singona and continue my training with him throughout 2024. No matter how many times I visit, Peru continues to call!
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of the healings, courses or workshops, whether they are right for you, to book onto the Introduction to Shamanic Practice weekend or order Healing Stone Bags.
For fire ceremonies please also email to secure a place
You can also call me on 07932 788650 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have.
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MY LOCATION
I work from my home in Mitcham where I do most healings. For certain services and in special circumstances I can come to you or your home. Mitcham is served by mainline train station Mitcham Eastfields which is 10 minute walk from me. Also the busses 270, 280, 264, 355, 127 and S1,
There is also Mitcham tram stop (not to be confused with Mitcham Junction). I am afraid there is no parking on my road but pay & display a minutes walk away. If you have any problems with mobility please let me know so I can make special arrangements for you.
FEES & AVAILABILITY
I am available most days of the week if booked a couple of weeks in advance and I can be flexible with times if an evening or weekend is more convenient. A typical healing will last between 1-2 hours usually about 90 mins.
I ask for a donation based on what you feel you can afford between £90-£120. I understand the recent financial pressures everyone has been under so please let me know if this is still unaffordable and I can offer a concession in certain circumstances.
Payments in cash or bank transfer only please at this time.
COVID CONCERNS..........
I have had my Covid vaccination. I am happy to see anyone regardless of whether they have had the vaccine or not. I am happy to wear a mask to make clients comfortable however part of the healing may be blowing into the body while making a shhhhh sound in order to move energy around. So if this is a worry for you then please get in touch to discuss your concerns further.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING HEALINGS
That depends on the healing requested or required. For some healings I will place my hands under your head, for others I may hold your hand while I journey for your healing. During the healing I will place stones and crystals on your body and may touch you with feathers, dried leaves or a rattle. You will always remain fully clothed. There may moments where I put tiny amounts of oil on your hands or forehead. The priority is that you feel safe and and physically comfortable at all times although you may experience a range of emotions and feelings. If on the other hand you need help moving about I am glad to assist you as needed and as I have mentioned I have had my COVID vaccination. I am someone who can be anxious about interactions with new people so please get in touch with any concerns you have about anything to do with the potential healing.
Clients averagely visit 2-3 times for each problem they would like help with. However I will usually give you a small task to perform such as writing a letter to someone before burning it or starting to look after yourself in some way. It is your homework and unless you have completed the task there is not much point in keeping on returning because this type of healing is about helping you heal yourself.
Other healings can be a one off depending on what you would like help with. This sort of work really is dependent on you the client and how you feel about continuing. Sometimes tough feelings can surface and it takes time for them to be processed and dealt with. If you are meant to have additional healings then you will.
Allow for at least 90 minutes sometimes longer unless you have requested a particular rite or ritual that is shorter like a Despacho or Wilka Mayu initiation. Again please get in touch with specific queries regarding your appointment.
At my home on the London/Surrey unless we make special arrangements for me to come to you. Some services like home cleansing or fire ceremonies will be done at a residence or outdoor area that can accommodate more people. Cacao ceremonies are also held in places that can hold a number of people and in that case I will come to you.
Usually It is possible to bring a friend or relative in some cases. Having someone with you that you know during the healing may make you feel hesitant about opening up to feelings and emotions that come up during the healing. In special circumstances someone can wait in another room in the house for all or part of the healing. The important thing is that you feel safe so please ask any questions you might have.
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