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 get through - 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

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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.