Trauma Informed Integrative Somatic Therapy, Wellbeing & Coaching for groups

Come home to your body through co-regulation and integrative, somatic, trauma informed practices within a supportive group space. KOA specialises in group offerings. These spaces offer a supportive space to reconnect with yourself, build inner awareness, and experience then power of listening to the soma through connection, presence, and embodied practice.

KOA values and principles:

Safety
Trust
Choice
Collaboration
Empowerment
Compassion
Inclusivity (cultural, historical, gender) and more

What I Offer:

Integrative, trauma informed group offerings
Facilitating group spaces that support somatic reconnection, co-regulation, learning, personal growth, and resilience through embodied, relational, somatic and reflective practices.
Group based professional training
Delivering interactive, trauma nformed training for individuals, teams, organisations, and professional groups seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in nervous system regulation through an integrative lens.
Bespoke group workshops and retreats
I offer tailored group sessions for teams, private groups, and organisations, fully bespoke to your needs. You can choose from any combination of my services, designed around your goals and group dynamics.
Group trauma-informed supervision
Offering reflective, trauma-informed supervision in a group format to support peer learning, ethical practice, and professional development.

Please note: I currently work exclusively in group settings and do not offer individual therapy, coaching or one to one supervision.

What to expect from me:

Trauma informed spaces NOT trauma processing
Nervous system regulation; experienced and trained in all my offerings with a focus on nervous system regulation, managing stress and navigating trauma
Specialist in group work services across diverse settings
Extensive experience facilitating group work within charitable, corporate, and community based organisations.
Passionate about community group offerings
Committed to creating meaningful connections through inclusive and empowering group experiences.
Flexible delivery options
Sessions available in outdoor, indoor, and online formats to meet individual and organisational needs.
Core values
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Creativity
- A holistic, integrative approach
- Trauma informed practice
Professional commitment
A dedicated practitioner with a strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Bespoke services offered
Custom designed services including team building, workshops, retreats, and more, tailored to meet your specific goals and context.
One to One support
Occasional bespoke one to one sessions available upon request.

Why I specialise in group work, the power of co-regulation:

I specialise in group work because I believe deeply in the power of safe, supportive relationships, especially for those who have experienced trauma or experience nervous system dysregulation. Group sessions offer a unique space where individuals can connect, share, and support one another in ways that cultivate emotional regulation and promote somatic shifts and offer a sense of empowerment.

One of the key reasons I value group work is because of co-regulation. This is the process by which people help each other manage emotions and calm their nervous systems through connection. Trauma and nervous system dyregulation often disrupts our sense of safety. Group work, when grounded in trauma informed principles, allows individuals to rebuild trust, experience emotional safety, and learn new ways of relating both to themselves and others.

In a well-facilitated group, members can:

Feel less alone by hearing others share similar experiences
Stories being seen and heard without judgement
Practice healthy boundaries and communication
Develop skills in emotional regulation in real time
Build a sense of community and belonging
Feel empowered through more awareness and understanding of their nervous system needs

My approach is firmly rooted in trauma informed values: safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment. Group work honours these values and creates space for people to heal not just individually, but collectively.

Nervous system regulation in groups:

Co-regulation is the process of calming and regulating our nervous system through connection with others
The human nervous system is socially wired, we regulate best in safe, supportive relationships
Group presence can help shift individuals from fight/flight/freeze to rest-and-digest states
Regulated group members help dysregulated individuals “borrow” calmness through tone of voice, eye contact, and body language
Shared breath, rhythm, and attuned interactions stimulate the vagus nerve, enhancing parasympathetic regulation
Consistent co-regulation strengthens and widens the the window of tolerance, the ability to stay grounded in challenging emotional states

Trauma informed perspective:

I work in a trauma informed way, which prioritises choice, empowerment, and collaboration to create a safe and supportive environment.
I do not offer trauma processing, which involves directly exploring or working through traumatic experiences.
Safe group spaces restore a sense of belonging, trust, and relational safety.
Group co-regulation models healthy attachment and emotional responsiveness.
Individuals benefit from non-judgmental witnessing and a sense of shared humanity.
Group rituals, routines, and shared practices create predictability and safety, key for feeling part of something.
Emphasis on choice, voice, and empowerment in group settings helps prevent re-traumatisation.

Benefits:

Enhances feelings of safety, support, and connection
Helps individuals learn to regulate through others before self-regulation becomes possible
Builds resilience, empathy, and collective strength
Supports long term nervous system health and emotional integration

ABOUT ME

Welcome! My name is Corinne Wilkie-Fessler, generally known as Cori.

I am based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the founder of KOA, the KOA: Unplugged podcast, and the Surrender series. You may also be interested to here that I wear 2 professional hats, 1 as the face of KOA and another as a Criminal Justice Social Worker in a trauma informed specialist team. As part of my Criminal Justice role, I am also a National Specilaist Trainer in Mindfulness and Compassion for the Moving Forward 2 Change programme and a Trauma Ambassador. I find my 2 professional roles compliment eachother and working in justice allows me stay current with frontline, public sector work.

I am ethnically Swiss and culturally British. I was born in Switzerland and moved abroad with my family when I was just 6 months old. My early years were spent in France, followed by a move to South Africa at the age of 6, and then to England at 13. I have called Scotland home since the age of 19. Growing up across such diverse cultural landscapes has deeply shaped my worldview. It has given me a strong appreciation for different cultures and a belief in the value of inclusivity. It has also allowed me to be multilingual, I speak English, French, Swiss German and German.

A little about me personally

I have been happily married for over 25 years. My husband is Scottish and I met him when I first moved to Aberdeen whern I was 19
We live with our cat Leo, who is very much the heart of our home and the love of our lives. He has been my anchor over the years and I would describe him as a therapy cat. I often will say that whislt navigating the challenges of this life, he has been a huge support.
I enjoy motorbiking, travelling, snorkelling, animals, scuba diving, and live music. Fun fact I always wanted to have a motorcyle and in my 30’s passed my bikers licence on a Harley Davidson. I have owned 2 Harley’s, 1 called Arnie and 1 called Pussy Cat. Many of you may also not guess that I love heavy metal and rock music.
I love meaningful connections and am always open to new experiences. You can often find me attending fire gatherings in Edinburgh and full heartedly getting involved in community social events.

Work experience throughout my professional career as a Coach, Counsellor, Head of School Early Years Teacher, Social Worker and more

Over 20 years experience in Social Work
10 years experience as a Systemic Coach
Early years education working as a Teacher and then Head of School
Adult social care wokring with dementia, elderly care and being a housing warden for sheltered housing
Counselling and trauma support with Aberdeen Rape and Sexual Abuse for 4 years
Specialist experience in rape and sexual abuse
Criminal justice as a Social Worker working in various localaties and teams
Substance use including facilitating women’s support groups
Mental health including working with eating disorder patients and in a psychiatric clinic
Specialist experience in narcassitic abuse

My broad and varied experience has offered me the opportunity to develop transferable skills that I bring into my KOA work.

I currently work in community justice, in a specialist team focusing on therapeutic and trauma-informed interventions. My current Community Justice Social Worker role includes:

Co-facilitating several group programmes for men who have committed sexual offences. These groups are grounded in compassionate, trauma-informed care and supported by evidence-based approaches
Delivering trauma informed groupwork using cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma informed, mindfulness and compassion focussed interventions
Providing individual 1to1 support to clients within the justice system
Acting as a National Specialist Trainer in Mindfulness and Compassion for the Moving Forward to Change programme
Offering regular trauma sensitive mindfulness development sessions for community justice professionals
Undertaking 1to1 trauma screenings and being a Trauma Ambassador

My KOA professional approach

Within my KOA role, I currently identify as a trauma informed, somatic and integrative therapist. My work connects mind, body and spirit to support nervous system regulation and greater emotional balance.

My approach is integrative, holistic, trauma-informed and needs led. I aim to meet people where they are, offering a non-judgemental space where growth and exploration can happen. While I have worked one-to-one with individuals, I now specialise in group work, which I feel deeply passionate about. Creating safe spaces for people to learn, co-regulate and feel empowered is central to everything I do.

Therpeutic and integratiive training (see full listing in my training overview)

Person centred counselling training with Rape and Sexual Abuse Aberdeen, Scotland
Somatic interventions and embodiment practices with various training providers
Trauma inforned practitioner to specialist level within my criminal justice role and with other training providers
Integrative somatic trauma therapy training with The Embody Lab
Sound therapy and sound massage with Palm and Bowl
Systemic coaching and family constellation work with Systemische Therpaie, Zurich, Switzlerland
Yoga (Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa, Trauma Informed) with various yoga schools
Trauma informed yoga & embodied resilience teacher training with Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute
Reiki level 1, 2 and Master/Teacher (for both people and animals) with various training providers
Mindfulness teacher training with Mindfulness Now
Compassionate mind full trainer training including training in Compassion Focussed Therapy with Balanced Minds
Advanced trauma sensitive mindfulness training with David Trelevean
Training in tapping including trauma informed tapping and emotional freedom techniques (EFT)
Variuous training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, (EMDR), polyvagal theory

I am also currently undertaking accredited psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy training via Chrysalis at Queen Margarets University, Scotland and expect to qualify in 2028. Since qualifying as a Person Centred Counsellor at Rape Crisis in Aberdeen in 2001 (my first BIG qualification), I have been deeply committed to both personal and professional development. My focus has been on building an integrative therapeutic toolkit that allows me to meet clients where they are and support them in a way that suits their individual needs.

Where I offer my KOA services

I have delivered sessions in:

Education
Charity organisations
Community settings
Corporate environments
Universities
Councils

Some organisations I have worked with include Visit Scotland, Carers of East Lothian, Microsoft, Barnardos the charity, the University of Edinburgh, and others.

As part of my commitment to accessible wellbeing I currently offer nervous system regulation sessions at the Salisbury Centre in Edinburgh. I also enjoy collaborating with other professionals on retreats, workshops and events.

The KOA: Unplugged podcast

In January 2025, I launched KOA: Unplugged, a podcast exploring nervous system regulation through a trauma informed lens. A new episode is released every 2 weeks, featuring diverse guests from across professional fields.

Trauma informed approach

My work is grounded in trauma informed principles and an integrative, empowering approach. I have lived experience of trauma and personally understand the impact of trauma, and the importance of feeling safe, seen and heard. Every practice I offer is something I have personally explored and integrated into my own life. I aim to hold inclusive, compassioante and non-judgmental spaces for individuals where they can explore what works for them.

Daily mindfulness and somatic practices are now an essential part of my self-care routine. These approaches have supported my healing from trauma and continue to empower me to regulate my nervous system in healthier, more sustainable ways each day. I believe in normalising the imapct of stress and trauma so we can identify the resources that work for us and integrate them into our lives. Life can be bumpy but we can navigate these bumps with more compassion and somatic awareness once we have the right tools for us.

Professional memberships

I am fully insured and registered with the following professional bodies:

European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Balanced Minds
SARA
United Kingdom Reiki Federation
United Kingdom Mindfulness Teacher Register
Yoga Alliance
National Hypnotherpay Society
Global Compassion Coalition

Final note

All my offerings are designed to support you in building self awareness, regulating your nervous system, and cultivating more compassion, for yourself and others. My approach is trauma informed, holistic, integrative and body centred. Stabilisation and safety are the foundations of my work. When we feel safe enough, growth becomes possible and we can shine our brightest in this often challenging world.

This website was created in part using AI and some images are sourced from Unsplash.

My Offerings

2025 Offerings: all are trauma informed

🌬️ Aerial Sound Baths
With Laura (Conscious Yoga) & Cori 📍 Crags Centre, Edinburgh

Aerial sound baths with Laura from Conscious Yoga and I. Join us for restorative aerial sound bath sessions at the Crags Centre in Edinburgh. Each session is an opportunity to rest, restore and soothe your nervous system. We have been offering these sessions for over a year and some feedback has included, ‘I slept so well after the session’, ‘that was so special and fun’, ‘the perfect way to relax and rest.’

💬 Feedback: “I slept so well after the session”, “so special and fun”, “the perfect way to relax and rest.”

📅 Multiple dates in 2025; September onwards now open for booking.

🔗 Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/conscious-yoga-92814896963

🌿 Aerial Retreat Day – Edinburgh
🗓️ Date 4 October | Crags Centre

Join us for our very first one-day aerial retreat in the heart of Edinburgh! The day includes aerial yoga, sound baths, somatic movement, massages, treats and a touch of adventure – all designed to help you unwind, connect, and explore both body and mind.

A day of aerial yoga, aerial sound, relaxation, walking and treats in central Edinburgh! Sound baths and somatic work with Cori from KOA; aerial yoga and chocolate experiences with Laura, and massages with our new collaborator, Tendai!

– 10am: welcome & arrival
– 10.30am-12.30pm: aerial yoga workshop with Laura (beginner-friendly but participants should have a basic fitness level and standard range of movement)*
– 10.30am-12.30pm: somatic work with Cori (all welcome)*
– 12.30-1.30pm: lunch (we’ll provide a few treats, but you may also wish to bring some food or pop out in this time, especially if you have particular dietary requirements; there are cafes and shops a couple of minutes from the venue)
– 1.30-3pm: aerial sound bath, yin flow (with some assists and massage) with Cori, Laura & Tendai
– 3-3.30pm: 30-min break
– 3.30-4.30pm: aerial relaxation and massage with Laura & Tendai accompanied by Cori’s music
– 4.30-5.15pm: yoga nidra with Cori (gentle massage with Tendai where requested)
– 5.30-6.30pm: hot chocolate experience/closing

💰 Minimum 11 participants by 1 Sept 2025, or full refunds issued.
Cancellations:
* 10 days before = 50% refund
* 10 days before = non‑refundable Friends/family substitutions allowed.

🔗 More info & booking: https://www.consciousyoga.uk/aerial-retreat-edinburgh

🌀 Integrative Somatic Workshops – Salisbury Centre
📍 The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh

🗓️ 90-minute monthly, donation-based (£5/£10/£15 or pay what you can)
Explore nervous system regulation through somatic practices and nevrous system regulation. Join me, Cori for a 90 minute workshop every month. Together, we will explore different nervous system regulating practices through a somatic lens. Each session will include a short introduction to the nervous system, followed by somatic experiential practices which are intended to support the nervous system in feeling more settled and regulated. Each workshop will have a different theme and focus.

* 18 July, 12–1:30pm – Setting healthier boundaries
* 1 August, 9:30–11am – Expressing your needs
* 12 September, 12–1:30pm – Somatic journey with live sound
* Studio access via stairs; contact me for accessibility info.

🔗 Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-nervous-system-regulation-integrative-somatic-workshops-tickets-980076544327

🔔 Sound Journeys with Reiki – Salisbury Centre
📍 The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh

🕒 60 minutes | trauma‑informed, accessible via seated lift | All welcome Featuring instruments (Tibetan/crystal bowls, drums, chimes), guided meditation, and optional hands-off reiki.

Join me, Cori for 60 minutes of sound with reiki flow. My sound journey’s include a variety of instruments including Tibetan bowls, drums, crystal bowls, drums, chimes and my own voice. You can expect beautiful guided meditation and some beautiful readings. Optional hands off reiki will be shared will all participants during the sound journey, creating an energising and empowering experience.

If you are new to sound journeys you can expect to be lying down and you will hear a variety of sounds. Each instrument has a different frequency and vibration and the vibrations are scientifically proven to promote wellbeing and relaxation. Sound practices have been practiced for many years, in various cultures and they are a beautiful way to take time out of your day to relax and be.

My sound journeys are trauma informed and all are welcome. This is a powerful way to regulate your nervous system. You can expect a monthly theme, hands off reiki, a meditative start to the session to allow you to settle in, followed by me playing various instruments including drums, my voice, chimes, singing bowls, bells and more. I share hands off reiki throughout the session. I always end with some gentle prompts to bring you back into the space.

📅 2025 themes (blocks of 4, but bookable individually):
* 25 Sept – Rest & Restore
* 23 Oct – Changing Leaves in Autumn
* 20 Nov – New Moon
* 11 Dec – Hibernation & Compassion for Winter

💰 £15 per session or £50 for all four. Space limited to 12–13 people.
❗ Not suitable for pacemakers or pregnancy.

🔗 Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sound-journeys-and-reiki-in-edinburgh-tickets-726140735487

🌺 Surrender Workshops (Women Only)
📍 Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh | Thursdays, 6:30–8pm | Max 8 participants
Trauma‑informed, somatic, theme-based sessions exploring surrender, acceptance and co-regulation in a supportive circle. Somatic practices, mindfulness, nervous system regulation and more. Come hoem to your body in a supportive space.

These are women only workshops and capped at 8 attendees.

Each workshop will have the same format: Introduction to the theme and a short nervous system introduction

Coming together and connection circle

Somatic, embodiment and mindfulness practices linked to the theme

Closing circle

These workshops are an opportunity to experience nervous system regulation, somatic practices in a supportive and inclusive space. Each session will have a different theme and varied practices, so you can create your own toolkit of what works for you.

I am bringing together my experience and knowledge of somatics, embodiment, yoga, mindfulness and compassion to offer these workshops linked to surrender. They can be booked individually. Surrender to me is about acceptance, awareness and empowerment. The more we undertsand our needs, how our nervous system works and how we can regulate as well as find balance within, the more we can empower ourselves. When we connect as a group, we co regulate and this can be magical; we are more witnessed and held.

These are trauma infiormed sessions and woman only to create a supportive space for women to gather. You can expect a circle like experience, no experience needed, everything is optional and all are welcome. It is advised that you contact me, Cori if you have questions.

* 18 Sept – Surrender to joy
* 18 Dec – Surrender to rest

💰 £25 per session (£20 for KOA regulars), £75 for four; two community spaces per session

🔗 Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surrendering-workshops-nervous-system-regulation-somatics-embodiment-tickets-765541624607

🌳 Mindfulness Retreat Day
With Sharon Conway & Cori📍
The Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park

Join Sharon Conway and I for our yearly mindfulness retreat day at The Restoration Yard in Dalkeith Country park. Sharon is an experienced mindfulness teacher and practitioner with a passion. No experience is needed and feel free to contact me if you have questions. These days are truly restorative and empowering. Sharon and I have been facilitating these mindfulness retreat days for some time and together we aim to embody mindfulness creatively and playfully. These retreats book up fast so please book asap to avoid disappointment.

🗓️ 11 October | 10am–4:30pm
A trauma-informed day of somatic movement, sound journey, creative mindfulness and forest bathing (just to mentiona. few activities).  No experience needed.

🔗 Booking link: Mindfulness https://mindfulnessnow.org.uk/retreats-the-gift-retreat-edinburgh/

💻 Online Retreat: 3 Rs – Revitalise · Rest · Restore
🗓️ Saturday 29 November | 10am–3pm (UK time)
A nurturing online retreat combining somatic practices, breathwork, meditation, journalling, poetry and yoga nidra. Includes optional access to recordings.

Join us on Saturday 29th November, 10am–3pm (UK time) for a nourishing online retreat, designed to support your wellbeing from the comfort of your own home or wherever you choose to be.

Inspired by nature and the changing seasons, the 3 R’s Retreat weaves together somatic and embodiment practices, science, and wisdom traditions to help you gently reset, reconnect, and restore your energy. All practices are trauma-informed and offered as invitations — you’re free to engage in the way that feels right for you.

What’s included:

Opening circle and welcome

Gentle somatic and embodiment practices (including yoga)

Breathwork and meditation

Journalling and reflection

Deep rest through yoga nidra

Poetry and inspiration

Closing circle and shared reflections

What you’ll receive:

A supportive, trauma informed online retreat space from 10am–3pm

A short morning break and a longer lunch break around 12.30

Optional access to practice recordings, including Ann’s Starlight Yoga Nidra on her private YouTube channel

A space to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.

🔗 Booking link: https://unityphysio.co.uk/services/the-3-rs-retreat-revitalise-rest-restore/

My training

Summary of training and continuous professional development:

Trauma

Postgraduate Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies (80 hours) with The Trauma Research Foundation
Treating Trauma With the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: Advanced Strategies To Harness the Power of the Body’s Natural Healing Process with Jan Winhall
The Body Keeps the Score. Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Bessel A. Van der Kolk, M.D. CPD
Healing Trauma working with somatic wounds certificate with Peter Levine
Treating Trauma With the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™ Advanced Strategies To Harness the Power of the Body’s Natural Healing Process training with Jan Winhall
EMDR Immersion Course: Applying EMDR Therapy Across Clinical Applications with Arielle Schwartz and other professionals, facilitated by Pesi
Trauma-Focused Tapping with Stacy Ruse
Healing trauma training with Peter Levine
Polyvagal theory training with Stephen Porges: Neural Exercises for Safety and Connection with Dr. Porges
Survive and Thrive national trainer training with NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
Trauma Project, Scotland ongoing training to specialist level
Trauma Project, Scotland training: Creating trauma systems and environments module
Trauma Project, Scotland training: Wellbeing & Self Care module for practitioners training
Trauma Project, Scotland training: Recovery in Relationships Module
Trauma Project, Scotland training: Towards Trauma Enhanced Practice training
NHS Education for Scotland (NES): trauma training level 1 & 2: Developing your trauma skilled practice 1: understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way Developing your trauma skilled practice 2: trauma in children and young people

Sound

Sound Healing Practitioner Training including sound massage qualification level 1 & 2 with Palm and Bowl
Sound Healing practitioner training with Udemy

Mindfulness

David Treleaven trauma sensitive mindfulness advanced level training: The Complete Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Training Program:  Part One Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: The Introductory Guide to Recognising Trauma, Responding Skillfully, and Preventing Retraumatisation  Part Two  Advanced Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Widening the Window of Tolerance and Supporting Trauma Recovery
Strengthen Your Trauma Sensitive Skills in Critical Times 4 part series with David Treleaven
The Biology and Contagiousness of Kindness course with David R Hamilton
Mindfulness Now: Mindfulness Teacher training, 8 week Mindfulness programme and accredited mindfulness teacher training. Mindfulness Now training covers MBSR, MBCT, integrative mindfulness styles.
Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma, 150 hour training with Centre of Excellence

Compassionate Mind and Compassion Focussed Therapy

Compassionate Mind Training, teacher training with Balanced Minds including an introduction to compassion focussed therapy, supervision and the full train the trainer training for CMT
Introduction to compassion focussed therapy 2 day workshop with Balanced Minds

Yoga and Embodiment

Trauma-Informed Yoga & Embodied Resilience Teacher Training (TREY) (80 hours) with Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute
Yoga Nidra Network: Total Yoga Nidra Immersion Experience: comparative and creative forms of Yoga Nidra training
Yoga Alliance recognised 100 hour YIN and Restorative Yoga Teacher training with Meadowlark, Edinburgh, Scotland
Yoga Alliance recognised 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher training with Sadhana studio

Therapeutic work including integrative trauma informed approaches

Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy (3 years) with Chrysalis, at Queen Margaret University. This is accredited by The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and The National Hypnotherapy Society – due to qualify as a Hypnotherapist in 2026 and Psychotherapist in 2028
Expert Strategies for Treating Narcissism course with NICABM (10 modules and 4 case studies) Speakers included Bessel Van Der Kolk, Pat Ogden, Peter Levine, Stephen Porges, Chris Irons and more
An IFS approach to protector parts course with NICABM with Richard Schwartz
Somatic Hypnotherapy masterclass with Caroline Strawson
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training (ISTT) (60 hours) with The Embody Lab
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) & TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Tapping Certification Course
Counsellor training, person centred counselling with Rape Crisis, Aberdeen, UK: Rape and Sexual Abuse
Asset 4 Level Diploma: Child psychology diploma
Youth Counsellor training, specialised counselling via e-mail and text

Coaching

Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Coaching and Supervision including family systems constellations intervention, BSO/ECA recognised with Institut fur systemische impulse, Switzerland

Reiki

The let animals lead method of Animal Reiki level 2 with Animal Reiki Scotland
Reiki Master and teacher certification with Reiki Maya Centre, London, UK:
Reiki levels 1 & 2 certification with Reiki Maya Centre, London, UK:

Community Justice

Moving Forward 2 Change group facilitator training with Community Justice Scotland 2 week training : programme for men who have committed sexual offences, underpinned by trauma informed, compassion focussed therapy, strength based, dialectical behaviour therapy theories.
Moving Forward Making Changes group facilitator training with Community Justice Scotland 3 week training: programme for men who have committed sexual offences, underpinned by strength based, cognitive behavioural therapy theories

Social Sciences and Social Work:

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Studies and Diploma in Social Work, Diploma, BASW/SSSC recognised
Master Degree of Arts in Sociology and Social Sciences with Aberdeen University, Aberdeen, UK

Other/Spiritual development:

Introduction to shamanism training with The School of Shamanism

Links to the organisations/schools I have trained with most recently:

https://balancedminds.com
https://www.theembodylab.com
http://www.anetai.co.uk
https://traumaresearchfoundation.org
https://mindfulnessnow.org.uk
https://davidtreleaven.com
https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/trauma-national-trauma-training-programme

Pricing guide

Pricing guide (these prices may vary)

!!!! Please note I am currently not taking on 1to1 clients !!!!

Coaching, therapy reiki, bespoke 1to1 sessions:
All 60 minute 1to1 sessions £70 full price, £60 community price option
All 90 minute 1to1 sessions £95 full, minimum community price £85

All first coaching, therapy or bespoke 1to1 sessions are 90 minutes for the first session to allow time for the intake process

Package of 6 sessions (first session 120 minutes, following 5 sessions 60min) £350

Other:
Salisbury Centre Sound journeys/Sound Baths: £15 for 60 minutes, £20 for 90 minutes

Surrender somatic retreat day: £80 full price, community spaces available

Surrender somatic workshops: £25 per person

Day rate for community based organisations or charities (all KOA offerings): £800

Day rate for corporate organisations (all KOA offerings): £1000

Bespoke private workshops or events: £160 for 1 hour (up to 10 people) £210 for 1 hour (10 people or more). Anything more than 1 hour, price to be agreed jointly. If outwith Edinburgh, travel costs are NOT included.

Community offerings: I am passionate about making my services accessible to everyone. I offer community based and donation based options for all my offerings whenever possible. I also love supporting charities and small organisations by providing my services at a reduced rate or free of charge. Contact me direct for more information.