Kathryn Pybus

Hi, I'm Kathryn. I support adults (18–65+) navigating anxiety, depression, relational struggles, identity questions, and body/food relationship issues, so that they can feel more like themselves in the world. I offer evidence-informed, compassionate therapy grounded in curiosity, respect, and trauma sensitivity. Therapy with me is collaborative, conversational and infused with humour. When we work together, you can expect a blend of gentle curiosity, practical strategies, and space to be fully yourself, including the parts you might keep hidden. 

Issues I often work with include:

• People-pleasing, fawning, & perfectionism: Noticing what’s happening in your body, setting boundaries without guilt, rewriting old narratives.
• Relationship repair & self-worth rebuilding: Healing self and relationship after betrayal, loss, or complicated grief.
• Identity & belonging: Exploring sexuality, gender, values, and life transitions, living a life that matches who you are.
• Anxiety, depression & overwhelm: Supporting the nervous system and breaking free from patterned, intrusive or looping thoughts.
• Creative blocks: Using expressive tools and playful experiments to reconnect with self and restore natural flow.
• Disordered eating & body image: Healing the emotions underneath and building a kinder relationship with food and self.

EMDR & Trauma Recovery 

Trauma can leave a lasting impact on how we feel, think, and relate to ourselves and others. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process distressing memories and experiences safely, so that you can fully experience life in the present. EMDR facilitates our brain's innate healing abilities by removing blocks to information processing – blocks that occur when we experience adverse events that overwhelm the mind and body's nervous system.

I guide clients through this process at a pace that feels safe and manageable, combining EMDR with tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. The goal is not just to survive your past, but to reclaim your present and move toward a life that feels more integrated and whole.

Visit my website or send me a message via the button below to learn more about EMDR.

If the above resonates, feel free to reach out for a complimentary, 15-minute phone or video consultation, so you can assess whether we're a good fit and see how I can help.