About Me

I’m Katherine Travers. I help people to make positive changes in their lives, so that they can move from where they are now to where they want to be.

I was born in Ireland, where my family home was also a thirty five room guest house, run by my grandmother and later my mother, while raising her nine children. From these two resilient, energetic role models, I learned early on that ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’. I worked in the family business from a very early age, meeting so many interesting people of different nationalities and from all walks of life. 

I left home and moved to London when I was nineteen, bought my first property at twenty three, and I am in no doubt that the many business skills and insights I acquired in my youth gave me the foundations to start what is to this day a successful property portfolio business.

Katherine Travers Life Coach

In my mid twenties I took two years off in order to travel, hungry to see more of the world. I had some amazing experiences and learned so much about myself and others, not least that there are many ways for people to live a happy life.

On my return to England I joined the world of corporate business, working in the fashion and the interior design industries, and I have over twenty years of business management experience. I managed, coached and mentored my team members and colleagues to achieve their personal and professional goals, always with the conviction that the person is more important than the role they’re in.

I know how challenging it can be to return to work after a career break – I took seven years off when my children were young. During this time I studied counselling at Birkbeck University, and hold a certificate in Counselling and Counselling Skills in Generic Therapeutic Competencies, including Group and Organisational Dynamics. I am also an accredited Mindfulness practitioner and accredited Transformational Coach – Animas Centre for Coaching.

In addition to my private practice, I am also a Yes Futures volunteer coach. Yes Futures is a charity organisation that empowers young people to believe in themselves and discover their personnal potential.

Katherine wearing stripy dress in sunny London street

My hobbies include a passion for fashion clothing and interior design, regular Pilates practice and walking in nature – daily on beautiful Hampstead Heath and hiking in the Peak District when I can.

I have had my own challenges through life, and have been acutely aware on many occasion of a lack of significant, authentic communication. I place the utmost value on personal-centred interactions and the importance of engaging with people in a meaningful way.

I believe that a person’s perception is their reality, and that giving that reality the space needed for clarity and understanding is the key to desired and positive change.

When I work with you, I put all my energy and life experience behind you, championing your goals for a successful outcome.

Accreditations & Qualifications

My Coaching Skillset

Life & Career Coaching

Transformational Life Coaching Diploma from the Animas Centre for Coaching 

I am a member of the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)

EMCC Global Individual Practitioner Accreditation

Affiliated with these organisations:

Counselling

Higher Education Certification in Counselling and Counselling skills from the Univesrity of Birkbeck

Mindfulness

Certificate in Mindfulness Coaching recognised by the ICF

CONTACT

If you have any questions about my coaching services, want to connect or find out more about how I can help you, contact me by email or via my social channels below