Catia Batalha

Areas of Special Interest

• personal development
• spirituality
• emotional/mental distress
• social/relationship issues
• trauma
• abuse
• existential issues
• mind/body conditions
• identity crisis
• body-mind-spirit integration
• connection with self, others and the world

Counselling/Therapy Services

Having been trained not only as a psychotherapist but also as a Yoga philosophy/psychology teacher, it is my belief that life provides a journey for us to awaken our consciousness, shine our inner light, find our purpose, and discover our qualities and gifts. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we can transcend the egos and karmic circumstances that happen recurrently in our lives by learning the lessons they entail, thereby overcoming suffering and experiencing peace and equanimity.

If this resonates with you, I am here to assist you on your unique journey of connecting with that source of consciousness within yourself, stepping into your potential in multiple aspects of life (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual), and overcoming the elements (conditioning, damaging belief systems, distorted perceptions, traumas) that may be shadowing you from living your truth and being in your power.

Counselling/Therapy Approach

My approach combines the sciences behind Western psychologies (psychosynthesis, psychodynamic/psychosomatic/transpersonal/relational psychotherapy) with the wisdom behind Eastern traditions/philosophies (Yoga psychology, Buddhism, Mindfulness, etc.), to support the holistic healing of the individual.

I am also a certified Havening practitioner (an emerging science-based technique for trauma recovery), and Reiki practitioner (a form of energetic healing).

I work with people mid-long term, in a 50 minute session once a week.

Background and Experience

I worked for ADHB, in a psychotherapy team at Auckland Hospital, and am now in private practice. I am also a Yoga psychology/philosophy teacher and author.

Request therapy

To request to register for therapy with Catia, please fill out her online intake form: https://forms.gle/rBnHVBfVJx3fDTpQA