Cathy Ballard – Therapeutic Breathwork and Empowerment Coaching - Wilmslow

Elin C.

I have enjoyed, and been amazed by the clues and answers my body has revealed to me through my breathwork sessions with Cathy. It was like discovering an intelligence hidden inside me that answers if I just ask and listen. It has made me feel more connected to myself and previously hidden parts of me, and I feel capable and whole as a person.

I feel more confident and supported knowing that I can cope with different emotions and I’m no longer scared of feelings that will bubble up to the surface. It is also reassuring and comforting to know I have the breath as a tool to handle any intense emotional storm, that I can use the breath to connect body and spirit, be more aware and present, and trust that my body and breath will guide me forward in my life.

I felt Cathy holding me and supporting me through every session with so much care and tenderness and I always felt safe to express inner thoughts and feelings, never being judged. Cathy listens carefully and asks really spot-on questions; sometimes slightly uncomfortable ones, but they always gave me new insights and pushed me to find answers, strength and wisdom that I didn’t know were already in me. Every session contained exactly what was needed, and every time it felt like magic how my subconscious broke through the surface to be an active part in the session.

Karen. S. D.

I had three breathwork sessions with Cathy. She explained everything carefully and made sure I was comfortable with the process. The whole experience left me feeling calmer, stronger and more able to face what was happening in my life at the time. Cathy is professional, experienced in her field and a great practitioner who puts you at ease with her calm, pleasant manner. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.

Bee R.

I recently had a 45 minute taster session with Cathy. Before the session I was relatively calm. During the session I was surprised to find how blocked I felt in my solar plexus when breathing in and Cathy gave some amazing techniques and guidance during the session on how to remove that blockage. After the session I had a huge unexpected stressor come up and I was able to use the techniques Cathy had shown me to be able to keep relatively calm and let go of it enough to be able to sleep that night, so it was very timely! I am intrigued to know what more in depth work can achieve and would recommend Cathy to anyone. She has a lovely, calm, gentle and supportive manner and shared some further info with me after the session to integrate what she had taught me, which was really kind considering this was a free taster session. Cannot recommend highly enough. As a health practitioner myself I know the importance of keeping the nervous system calm in order to maintain good health but it isn't so easy to practice without great techniques to hand such as the ones Cathy shared.

Anne D.

Cathy has done invaluable work with me in our breathwork sessions, providing a safe space to explore overwhelming emotions associated with the death of my partner.

Cathy’s warm, empathic presence, therapeutic skills and her sensitive and intuitive facilitation have enabled me to release blocked energy and come home to myself.

I feel a deeper connection to myself, healthier boundaries, greater self-worth and inherent value and I’m able to prioritise my needs. I’ve been able to restore my inner peace, experience lightness of being, inner vibrancy and have an overall sense of calm and well-being.

These breathwork sessions have been transformational! Heartfelt thanks to you Cathy for helping me move forward in my life.

Li L.

When I first came to Cathy, as hard as it is for me to admit now, I felt low energy, emotionally overwhelmed and broken. I couldn’t picture a future I wanted for myself. I felt heavy, lacked hope, felt the steps forward were just too hard and was trying to figure out all the details of how I could make my life better in my head, which seemed just too overwhelming.

As I had more than one issue to work on I really enjoyed Cathy’s gentle and intuitive approach to what was needed most at each session, and her intuition was always on spot for us to identify the deep issues arising. Now, after 10 breathwork sessions, where I have truly deepened my connection to my own body, I picture myself as a healthy, fit and energetic person. I have taken steps to better my diet, my exercise routines, my work, my relationships and my life in general. I hold hope in my heart for my future life. I have learnt to relax whenever I feel I need to be more present in day to day life. I am feeling a lot more optimistic and positive towards life in general as well.

At each session through the simple yet profound breathwork practice, I felt the connection between my body, mind and emotions/thoughts. Cathy would always use the most beautiful visualisation or words to remove a negative emotion or belief and plant a joyful and uplifting feeling or belief in its place. I felt it at a very deep level, which led to a real shift in me afterwards.

I absolutely loved all the sessions with Cathy. I love her warmth as a person. Her voice is very therapeutic and the sessions with her probably were the most relaxed I have ever been.

Isobel G.

When I started breathwork sessions with Cathy I was very stressed, had been physically unwell for several weeks and had been left with a painful trapped nerve in my shoulder.

As my breathwork sessions were not a ‘hands-on’ treatment, I was surprised when that became the focus of one of our sessions. Connecting with the emotion and giving my body a voice was amazing!

There was an emotional shift and a relaxed calmness that had eluded me for a long time.

I learnt to breathe in a different way that is so deeply relaxing. If I feel stressed now, I can start to breathe in the way Cathy showed me and things feel easier.

Cathy is such a powerful therapist and healer. I highly recommend her breathwork sessions. You will come away with a different perspective on life.

Bev B.

I was curious and if I'm honest, a bit cynical. But it surprised me with the intensity and it's effectiveness. I was delighted and surprised to find it had benefits immediately and it made a real difference to how I was feeling. Cathy is lovely and guides you through the whole thing easily and comfortably. I really enjoyed the experience, and found it enlightening, calming and a helpful process for the future. I'd definitely try it again.

Rachael T.

I have recently completed a 10 session breathwork block with Cathy. I went in the with the intention of connecting to my voice, and I guess my aims were mainly physical.

It ended up being a deeply transformative spiritual journey, where I learnt so much about myself and my relationship to my breath and body.

My voice has improved (I sing) and this was definitely part of it, but the biggest gift was Cathy’s ability to hold space and ask the right question at just the right moment.

The insights I got were deep and profound, and have helped me traverse a very challenging time in my life, with ease and grace.

Cathy is truly gifted practitioner, and I highly recommend her services.