I believe that…
We have everything we need inside of us.
We just need to find a way to reconnect with it. When I look at children I see unlimited possibilities. I see dreams in their eyes and the ability to find joy in every moment.
I see a spark in every child.
It is my aim to ignite children’s spark and switch their inner light on.
Using meditation and mindfulness I guide and support children and their parents on their journey to a greater joy, happiness, freedom & connection.
Through meditation I open children’s minds, hearts and souls to living in a world in which they
- feel happier & are content,
- feel more peace and calm,
- connect back to their centre & who they are inside.
I help children overcome their struggles whilst seeing beyond their current difficulties and focus on their gifts, talents and potential.
I allow children to explore their inner world.
WHAT I DO
I support children by teaching them meditation, especially designed for children.
I help them become more calm and present through mindfulness and meditation activities which engage the senses with which we experience the world. I incorporate powerful breath exercises proven to rapidly calm our nervous system.
I use gentle movement and various grounding exercises to help children connect to their body. I love to guide children through visualisations and work with their imaginative minds and innate creativity.
I create a safe and nurturing space in which children can relax into being truly themselves.
Welcome to MindCraft. Helping you and your children thrive.
WHO I HELP
We live in an increasingly anxious world.
Many children today are sensitive to the stress and anxiety surrounding them and pick up on it easily.
They are not excluded from the pressures of life and our busy lifestyles.
I am here to help children who find it difficult to deal with their emotions, feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed.
I help children who feel lost like they don’t fit in or have self-confidence issues.
I help children on the autistic spectrum and children with additional needs to better navigate and connect with this world and feel better in their own skin, embracing their gifts.
I work closely with parents to support their children and themselves. It’s a team effort
As a parent myself I understand how difficult it is to see our children suffer. Our love doesn’t always protect them from the outside world. However, I want you to know that your child’s struggles are no reflection of your love for them. Sometimes we need someone else to come in and provide support we need for our child and for us. It’s OK to ask for help. I am here to support your child and you so that you feel more at peace, calmer and have more joy in your life.
When Katerina told me she was doing the mediations for kids, I immediately thought of our daughter who was 6 years old back then. She was challenged by issues in her kindergarten due to her sensitive character. We were working on building resilience at home but I thought it was a good idea to support the process with meditation sessions with Katerina. I asked her if she wanted to give it a try and she agreed. Katerina’s style of taking kids through the process of meditations exceeded my expectations. Our daughter loved it and although she is usually shy with strangers, she got used to Katerina very fast. It was easy for her to spend time “meditating” with her without me on her own.
Katerina is a natural when it comes to kids. She is able to create a safe and secure space, which I as a therapist myself I value most. She also honours the individuality of each child, she is empathetic and can really feel into the child’s needs and current mood. Katerina uses different tools and instruments, which also made meditations for our daughter entertaining and she was looking forward to her session every week. After each session she was more cheerful and relaxed.
After some time of working with Katerina, our daughter had some tools in her toolbox she could use in daring situations, which is invaluable for anyone. I highly recommend Katerina’s sessions with kids. I think she is a blessing for every child that is sensitive or any child really.
HOW I WORK
I meet the children I work with where they are at.
I connect with them and attune to their needs, short-term and long-term. My sessions are child-led and each session is as unique as the child.
I lead from the heart and approach children with respect and compassion for who they are as human beings.
I help them to deeply relax and connect to their own selves so that they can thrive.
I teach children various meditation relaxation techniques and skills, which they can use in everyday life to help them feel calmer and more at peace.
We work with the breath to help relax the body and mind. We work with our sense of hearing; we listen to and make sound – we play and listen to gongs, chimes and even use the sound of our own voice. We also work with colour, texture and the beautiful smells of essential oils.
I use gentle movement and various grounding exercises to help children connect to their body.
