What My Clients Say
NB! I am not making any claims that what these clients have shared will be replicable for anybody else. In the cases of many medical or non-medical conditions, even though there can be potential benefits of AT, there has been no supportive clinical evidence conducted yet.
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Safe and Supportive
“I really enjoyed the workshop and would definitely like to continue practising either in 121 sessions or in practice groups. I've been looking for a body-based practice to help me connect to my body during stressful events and become more aware of my habits during times of stress. I found the session so helpful supporting me with this, particularly because of your dynamic, trauma-informed approach.
Thank you so much for the session. I really loved your approach, particularly how real you are and how you bring who you are as a person to your sessions. I felt the hands-on nature of the session to be super safe and, although challenging, I felt really supported.
I've definitely learned more about my habitual responses when I'm stressed (and fearful?) like bracing my body, and would love to practice AT more to explore this further.”
- Lucy, Yoga teacher
Revolutionary and Simple
"I have only been attending a few Alexander Technique classes with Cathy, but I am already noticing the benefits. I didn’t know much about AT before starting the actual classes, but Cathy really makes you feel comfortable and at ease with her guidance and insights from the very first moment. I am finding the approach so revolutionary and simple at the same time: returning to the whole body and mind wisdom and balance, and remind them of the power of healing that they have. I am already feeling much more aware of my body and thoughts and less anxious. Looking forward to keep immersing in this amazing technique. Thanks so much!"
— Mercè, museum guide
Parkinson’s Disease
“I am enjoying learning about the Alexander Technique massively - finding it fantastic for my Parkinson's. The sessions are helping me to restore a sense of balance and peace in my life and Cathy is a wonderful teacher. I look forward to the weekly group class!”
— Andrew, retired teacher
Autism
"Before meeting Cathy my body was built on tense muscles reflecting anxiety and a lack of body awareness. As an autistic person, it has become a pressing issue. Now, after regular online lessons, I have learned to be compassionate to my body, listen to its limits, needs, and how to approach mindful connection with it in everyday or sport-related tasks. Shackles have now been released."
— Juulia, academic
Online Sessions
“Cathy has made an impact in my life. She is knowledgeable, experienced and committed to providing the highest quality of services, and very flexible at customizing them to my specific needs. I had not tried the Alexander Technique before, and since I live in Athens, Greece, all our sessions have been online. Her calm, competent manner, helped me to slowly start to understand how to get back in touch with my body and its needs. Her wonderful acceptance of me and the quirks of our relationship, coupled with her own self-acceptance are the perfect basis for the work she is teaching. I highly recommend her!”
— Maria, consultant
For Singers
“It has a slightly ethereal feel at first as the work is a lot about not doing and being able to give over the control of your body to someone else, in the least invasive way you can imagine.. all of it is very individual. I would draw comparisons with learning how to sing - your vocal chords are the only instrument which you can't really see when you use them. You seem to work with the unknown and on order to produce something pleasing and effortless, your whole body must engage in the process finding the sweet spot between complete relaxation and tension to create sound with ease..”
— Annaliisa, carer and musician
In Depth Understanding
“I know Cathy for at least a year during our participation in the Compassion Course Mentors’ Meeting Group. Cathy knows the concepts of Nonviolent Communication in depth and has shown leadership abilities during our work together.”
-Magdalini A.
Boundaries and Self-Care
“My main goal was to reduce stress and prioritize ‘me’ first instead of taking care of everyone else, something I knew was my long standing habit that was going to lead me to burnout at some point. After 7 lessons I saw the advantage of becoming quieter, calmer and feeling the connection between my body and brain.”
— Albi, business executive
One of the Best Events
“Cathy created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made me feel at ease. It’s been a great experience to learn more about and practice Nonviolent Communication in such a safe space. It was one of the best events of its kind I’ve ever attended.”
- Nadja K.
More Relaxed State
“As the sessions progressed my body seems to know how to go to the more relaxed state even between sessions. My balance is better, my shoulders are down and I feel more connected. I'm curious about what other mental and physical changes will be prompted by my new relaxed state.”
— Yelena, business executive
Needs of a Group
“Cathy has superb facilitator skills. She is intuitive and highly sensitive to the needs - not only of individuals in the group but to the group process. She is gentle, caring, and unrushed, and at the same time is able to firmly guide the group to meet its goals. I always come away from sessions facilitated by Cathy feeling satisfied and heard.”
-Gale J.
For Anxiety
“Online lessons with Cathy have been very helpful. Her empathetic, patient and supportive approach really put me at ease. The tools I have developed and the knowledge I have gained have helped me to reduce my anxiety and improve my overall wellbeing.”
-Dan, music teacher
Hands of Acceptance
"Cathy is shining the light on the trauma in your body. In the session we are investigating the actual physical tensions, bodily sensations, giving attention to the source of the problem. And she's holding it in a gentle physical touch. Magic hands of acceptance... It feels like generating new neuropathways, leaving behind habitual patterns... It's like falling down the rabbit hole but someone is there holding your hand, guiding you down the right direction."
— Kym, musician
Better Sleep
“AT online lessons have given me tools to stay aware of my spine … I have better self-control over my body and emotions … Thanks to this quite a few emotional conversations and difficult situations have been easier to handle … And my sleep is so much better, now I can really fall asleep when I want to!”
-Mirabell, music student