Background in Therapy:

In 1989 I started my first massage course, after this course completed I then trained in aromatherapy, healing, Reiki and energy release.

After 2000 I wanted to take personal growth more seriously in my work as a therapist. The main modalities I studied were EFT, EmoTrance (a form of somatic/energy based counselling), Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, Theta Healing and Digging (getting to the core of an issue) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Teaching

From 1992 – 2000 I taught massage and aromatherapy for Edinburgh Adult Education and many community and health projects. From 2000 my interest in teaching shifted from bodywork to stress reduction and relaxation, a couple of years later adding meditation, mindfulness, personal and spiritual growth. I also taught EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Reiki Practitioner Training.

Personal

I have had a keen interest in health and well-being since my teenage years when an illness prompted me to use diet to regain health and strength. A few years later working as a chef in a vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket sparked off an interest in all things alternative. By my early twenties I had enrolled on my first Therapeutic Massage course. I love the outdoors, walking, cycling, meditation and learning new modalities in personal and spiritual growth. (I have been on a lot more courses than are mentioned above!

Organisations I have worked for include:

• Be-Well (formerly Craigmillar Health Project)

• MECOPP

• Edinburgh Council

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Panmure House

• Body Positive

• Virgin Money

• Care for Carers – various locations in Edinburgh and W Lothian

• Bridgend Community Center through West Lothian Council

• Edinburgh Council

• Chi for Women

• Nero Health and Beauty

• OMH Therapies

• Edinburgh University Chaplaincy Center

• Kilravock House

• Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

• Pilmeny Development Project

• First Statement Investments

• Link Up

• Ca(I)re

• Mellon Newton

• Spice Scotland

• Stepping Stones

• Single Connection

• Several Solicitors Firms

• The Flourishing Well

• And many more…

Reviews

I am particularly impressed by Catherine Strang’s non judgemental, compassionate approach.

Her teachings are not teacher/student pedagogy. One feels immediately at home, unafraid to expose one’s own vulnerabilities, weaknesses and, particularly at this tumultuous, uncertain time, lack of direction, motivation and self-worth.

Is the effort and struggle really worth it? What is the point when one may have failed many times before?

The fact Catherine has not only suffered similar experiences, but also is prepared to share her own vulnerabilities with us, does demonstrate in no small measure that surrendering, giving up, mired in despair is not an option.

Failure, even multiple setbacks are an essential component of success. The adage “winners never quit, quitters never win”, is most apposite in this context.

Catherine’s mellifluous voice is balm to the soul. Her meditations are inspirational. Her writings are expressed in straightforward language. There’s no pretence to be superior, no claim to be the ultimate expert, to couch concepts and ideas in impenetrable gobbledegook.

Catherine is one of the few practitioners and authors, who’s been there, done that, got the t-shirt, but without the overtones of cynicism and exhaustion.

I cannot recommend Catherine Strang’s highly professional services more highly. She is a quietly accomplished lady with decades of relevant experience. Real experience, not the same experience over and over again. She is continually developing her programmes, employing her talents to the full. It’s always been a pleasure to meet such talent with humility and a fun sense of humour.

Ian Bailey-Scudamore

I came to Catherine feeling exhausted and vulnerable. Through her gentle therapy I was able to return to my quiet center and feel strong enough to go back to my precious therapy practice.

Ilse, Germany

Catherine is a walking therapy center! I discovered that I don’t have to be afraid of emotions any more, I have a tool I can use in EFT. Catherine will generously show you how to use these tools for yourself, no need to be endlessly reliant on a therapist anymore.

Margaret, Edinburgh