About Kate

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Nice to Meet You

Get to Know Me

I’m Kate, and I have been a therapist for over two decades. During my time in clinical practice, I have specialised in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, ADHD-related difficulties and major life transitions.
In 2025, I co-founded Santoka with my partner, Dan, to combine our expertise and create a collaborative, coaching-focused environment for our clients. Although the setting has changed, my approach remains the same:

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy)

Mindfulness-based practices
Breathwork and Shamatha meditation

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The most precious gift we can offer others is our true presence.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen Master

My Background

MSc in Clinical Psychology (Gestalt Therapy)
Certified ACT therapist & MBCT therapist
Mindfulness teacher and MBSR course facilitator (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
Further training in CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy), trauma-focused CBT, and EMDR
Experienced in music therapy for palliative/end-of-life care and hospice work, End-of-Life Companion
Background in organisational psychology, addressing work-related issues

I Look Forward to Meeting You.

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Let’s Talk.

Get in touch with me via Santoka.

If you would like to book an appointment, have any questions, or want to schedule a discovery call, please contact me here:

santoka.ie
+353 85 8440083 / kate@santoka.ie