I'm Kat Januchowska, and I've spent most of my adult life in financial services. My journey into the therapeutic realm began with movement, initially through swimming to release anger, and later through disciplined yoga training. The practice of yoga and meditation offered me tools for self-awareness therapy, aiding in emotional well-being and alleviating overwhelming anxiety and back pain. As a single mother, I often felt burdened by the world, and yoga helped unveil childhood wounds I was previously unaware of. Once these wounds were exposed, I found myself unsure of how to heal them.

In my quest to enhance my mental health therapy, I sought ways to improve my emotional state. Being a fighter, I refused to accept emotional pain just for the sake of it; I craved change. Although I was uncertain about what exactly needed changing or whether my drive stemmed from my own desires or internalised parental voices, I knew I had choices and was eager to explore them. I'm grateful for this exploration as it provided clarity and insight into my behavioural patterns. Present moment therapy also played a crucial role in this journey.

During this period, I also embraced climbing. Engaging with movement when faced with paralysing fear has become a new avenue for healing. I am deeply interested in researching this approach further, particularly in relation to PTSD treatment.

My goal is to offer others the clarity of choices, recognising the importance of support. This ambition drives me to work as a Gestalt therapist, focusing on personal growth therapy and helping others enhance their emotional well-being.