Hi, I’m Katrina,

Coach, mentor and your supportive wing-mama.

But more importantly, I’ve been exactly where you are.

“Motherhood blindsided me. The first two years felt like a blur of overwhelm and self-doubt. I just didn’t recognise the woman in the mirror.”

Let me share a bit of my story

It sounds arrogant now, but I thought I had motherhood all figured out 🙈.

I prepared meticulously for pregnancy and birth. I researched all the baby kit, and designed a Pinterest-worthy nursery. I attended every class imaginable and devoured my stack of parenting books.

With a demanding career and a nurturing leadership style, I felt ready. I thought I had it all under control.

Sure, I knew I might be a little sleep-deprived and time-poor, but I figured I’d largely carry on living my life as before with a cute baby in tow. That’s what everyone else does, right?

But reality hit hard!

In those early months as a new mama, I felt like I was trapped in a maze.

Disoriented. Exhausted by the constant decisions. Longing to trust my instincts, but crippled with self-doubt. 

“It’s just a phase,” everyone kept telling me, but I was so, so tired of phases; I just wanted ME back.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved my daughter more than I thought was possible, and there were lots of moments of joy and absolute magic, but even a year in, I was still waiting for something to ‘click’. 

Surrounded by seemingly confident mothers, I felt inadequate, wondering why I couldn't just embrace it all. I assumed there was something wrong with me.

Because surely, it’s not meant to feel this way!?

The great unravelling

Like many mamas, I hid my struggles, pretending everything was fine - until I just couldn't anymore.

As my daughter approached her second birthday and we enjoyed our first family holiday, I completely unravelled. 

The combination of trying to ‘bounce back’ into a stressful career (that deep down I no longer found fulfilling), caring for a feisty toddler, and desperately trying to figure out who I was now - all while pretending that everything was “fine” - led me straight to anxiety, depression, and burnout.   

I was forced to pause, leave my job, and focus on getting well.

Then I discovered a word that changed everything:

Matrescence

For the first time since becoming a mama, I felt seen. I wasn’t broken; I was going through a normal (but wildly discombobulating) transformation that nobody had prepared me for.

With the support of therapy and coaching, I started to find my way back to myself. I let go of what I thought I should be doing or feeling, stopped desperately trying to bounce back to the person I was, and started to connect with what truly mattered to me now.

Why I’m here

My personal experience sparked a fire in me to support other mums. I’m passionate about challenging outdated views of motherhood and creating a world where mamas feel seen, valued, and supported during these early, intense years.

That’s why I left a 15-year corporate career in communications, retrained as a coach, and became a Mama Rising™ Facilitator. To be the wing-mama I wish I’d had – someone who truly gets it and can help navigate the beautiful, yet undoubtedly messy, transformation of matrescence. 

Because I wholeheartedly believe that with time, space, and the right support, motherhood isn’t just something to endure - it’s an invitation to rediscover yourself and create a life that feels right for you.

With love,

Katrina xx

Mama, it’s not you.

You’re not broken, and it’s not all in your head.

You’re going through matrescence - a powerful, messy and disorienting transformation as you journey from woman to mother.

Here’s how I can support you

The Liberated

Mama

  • The Liberated Mama was designed for mamas navigating the messy, intense early years when motherhood and professional aspiration first collide.

    This journey is for you if you're ready to reclaim who YOU are amidst the endless expectations of modern motherhood, find more joy amidst the chaos, and feel good about your choices - without the guilt - so you can create a motherhood where you-you, mama-you, and professional-you are on the same team.

  • As your supportive wing-mama, I’ll be by your side to help you navigate the complexities of matrescence, and provide you with the tools you need to feel more grounded and empowered amidst the beautiful chaos that is modern motherhood.

    So you can…

    • reignite that inner spark that’s been dulled by the juggle and feel excited about your life again.

    • find a rhythm that works for your family and for you, without the constant guilt, self-doubt or dancing with burnout.

    • create boundaries that honour your needs, allowing you to show up as the mama, partner, friend, and professional you want to be.

    • reconnect with the things that make you you – whether that’s professional aspirations, the way you dress, or forgotten hobbies and passions - and feel proud to pursue them.

    • approach each day feeling confident and capable, no matter what chaos comes your way.

  • The Liberated Mama was created to give you the space to breathe, reflect, and recalibrate since motherhood turned everything on its head, even if carving out time and headspace feels impossible right now.

    We will work together one-to-one over 12 weeks, guiding you through three phases - each with practical and proven tools - that have been designed to address the top challenges I believe are standing between you and the motherhood you dream of

    Phase One: Reconnect to YOU

    Phase Two: Reclaim possibility

    Phase Three: Define your way

    For more details about the phases and what is included in the programme, please click on the Learn More button below

  • £1,280 or four payments of £320

Reflect &

Reconnect

  • This is for you if…

    You know you’ve changed since becoming a mama, but it all feels foggy.

    You can’t find the words to describe how you feel and need support making sense of it all.

    You want motherhood to feel different but don’t know where to start, you feel stuck and overwhelmed.

    You’re seeking an initial, gentle exploration into matrescence and the support coaching can give you.

    You want to get a taste of what working with me would be like before committing to a longer-term programme.

  • Time just for you to pause and reflect on your transition into motherhood.

    A safe space to untangle the thoughts and feelings you’ve been holding in your mind and speak these words out loud.

    Feel seen, heard and validated.

    Leave with more clarity on your unique experience of matrescence and how it has impacted the different areas of your life.

    Feel a deeper connection with who you are becoming.

    A greater sense of self-compassion as you continue to navigate motherhood.

  • A pre-session questionnaire.

    One 90-minute 1:1 session.

    Reflect & Reconnect workbook with supporting coaching tools and resources.

    My support over email or Voxer for one week after your session to discuss any reflections.

  • £190 (payment plan available if required)

The 

Bridge

  • This is for you if…

    You know you’ve changed, but making sense of it feels overwhelming. How do you even begin to bridge the gap between who you were and who you are now?

    Parts of your old life still call to you, but you’re not sure which pieces to hold onto, and which to let go. Not to mention the guilt for even feeling this way.

    You’re unsure how to reconcile the expectations you had for motherhood with the reality you’re living.

    You’re frustrated, questioning yourself constantly, and wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way.

    You want to make room for your dreams, your needs, your identity - but where do they fit in this version of motherhood?

  • Stop feeling like you’re sleepwalking through motherhood and replace hesitation with a steady, grounded confidence to embrace this new version of you.

    Step into this chapter with clarity about who you are and what truly matters to you, so you can start making decisions that align with who you are deep down.

    Feel excited about your present and your future, whether that’s cuddles at bedtime, a career shift, or finally prioritising that creative passion.

  • A six-week coaching experience designed to help you understand, connect with, and embrace this evolved version of yourself.

    So you can feel like you again, approach this chapter with greater intention and purpose, and find more joy within these messy, but magical, early years of your motherhood.

    The Bridge will guide you through three foundational steps for a confident and empowered motherhood:

    Phase 1: My Matrescence Map

    Think of this as your personal guide to navigating the transformation that comes with motherhood.

    Phase 2: The Expectation Gap

    We all carry ideas about what motherhood “should” look like - but those unrealistic ideals can keep us stuck.

    Phase 3: Your Motherhood Codes

    Motherhood changes everything, including what matters most to you.

    This isn’t about trying to claw your way back to the old you. The truth is, she’s gone. And that’s okay.

    This is your chance to embrace who you’re becoming.

  • £490 or 2 x payments of £245

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from working with you?

I offer a blend of transformative coaching and mentoring, all through the lens of matrescence.

This means moving away from the traditional masculine, goal-focused approach to coaching, and taking a holistic view of you as a woman and mother, your beliefs, values, expectations, and the systems you are part of.

This is important because if we don’t understand matrescence and the societal construct in which we mother - how we got here and why it feels this way - we cannot move forward.

Sounds great, but what if I don’t have time?

I get it, never has time felt so precious with so many plates to keep spinning.

Believing that they don’t have (or deserve) the time/headspace/money is what keeps many mamas stuck.

But you do deserve time to work on yourself lovely! Not only is it an investment in your present but also your future, and that of those closest to you.

All my 1:1 programmes are personalised and tailored to suit your schedule - there’s no set agenda. You set the pace, you choose the dates and times.

What is matrescence?

Matrescence is the complete transformation and identity shift of a woman as she enters and moves through motherhood.

Because becoming a mother isn't just about welcoming a new baby, it's a complete transformation of every part of your life. You can read more about matrescence in this blog post.

How do I know this is right for me?

If you’ve read this far and have been nodding along, then it’s likely that we would work well together. But this work is probably NOT for you if…

You’re unable to commit to going on a journey – mama, you’ll only get out what you put in.

You don’t believe it’s worth investing in yourself.

You’re looking for a cookie-cutter roadmap to be the perfect mother.

You aren’t willing to be honest and face the feelings that come from being vulnerable.

You don’t believe that things can change.

What are your credentials?

I’m an ICF-certified transformative coach from the Animas Centre of Coaching and an accredited Mama Rising™ Facilitator, which means I have received dedicated training in motherhood studies and matrescence support.

I’ve had the privilege of being mentored by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, a leading matrescence expert, and along with my personal motherhood journey, bring this experience to my work.

I’m committed to continuous education both within the coaching profession and the field of motherhood studies and regularly engage in CPD.

Before training to become a coach, I worked in the corporate world for 15 years, an experience that has given me a unique understanding of how challenging combining motherhood with a career can be. Additionally, I am a trained Mental Health First Aider, an approved partner coach with Careering into Motherhood, and a member of the Association for Coaching.

If at any point during our work together it becomes apparent that therapy, counselling or other professional support is needed in addition to, or instead of coaching, I will always raise this so we can discuss the most effective way of supporting you and your needs.

I’m not sure I can afford your support.

Investing in yourself can feel like a big step, uncomfortable even, especially now it’s not just you.

How much would it be worth to feel like you are mothering, living, and working in a way that feels aligned with who you are, not the version of motherhood that has left you feeling frustrated and depleted?

What is the cost of not making these changes? Now and also for the future?

I offer personalised support options to suit different needs and budgets and interest-free payment plans are available as standard.

A number of my clients have also successfully received funding from their employers and I have a template you can use to make such a request.

So, if you’re keen to work with me, please get in touch and let’s talk about why you are worth investing in.

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