About me — and you

You’re a creative person who loves what you do. But sometimes you find yourself stuck; between multiple ideas, what direction to take, caught in self doubt, or feeling scattered.

Maybe the advice you’ve received doesn’t quite fit how your mind works, or how you want to work. Maybe you’re looking for another way: one that acknowledges your natural rhythms and tendencies, and one that doesn’t leave you feeling constrained or trying to fit yourself into a box.

I'm Kathryn, and I help creatives, business owners, and artists find clarity and build momentum in their work – without trying to fit themselves into another person’s version of success. Since 2019, I've worked with photographers, illustrators, writers, and other creatives who want to navigate their creative paths on their own terms.

Through coaching and practical frameworks, you discover your own answers. My approach isn't about offering ‘one solution,’ but rather helping you develop trust in your own decisions.

My Story

I know what it's like to struggle with creativity and making things. I spent years at art college trying really hard to be creative — and finding it a massive struggle.

Long story short, I had a bit of a mental breakdown (quite a big one), and although I recovered, it really knocked my confidence and sense of who I was. I left university feeling like I wasn't cut out to be creative.

So I went to work for a digital agency where I managed creatives and did more of the 'tech and organisation stuff.' That was absolutely fine — until one day I realised I could no longer stand being the person who had abandoned a fundamental part of myself.

I had no idea what I was going to do, but I knew I had to do something. (Or stay miserable!)

I ended up selling artwork — but if I'm completely honest, I've never felt a huge call to be the artist that sells physical pieces. However, what my exploration showed me was that I had a desire to use my knowledge and understanding of business from working in the agency and meld that with coaching — to work with fellow creatives on all the hurdles we face as human beings running businesses.

I got my coaching diploma in 2019 and since then I've been working with creative people on all aspects of their work — helping them find clarity, focus, and a sustainable way forward that honours who they are.

My Approach

I've learned that clarity doesn't come from constantly looking outside ourselves for the next strategy, and growth doesn't come from avoiding the hard questions we need to ask ourselves.

When working with clients, we focus on:

  • Practical frameworks: Useful tools that help you navigate uncertainty and make decisions with confidence.

  • Flexibility: Approaches that accommodate your natural rhythms and creative energy, rather than forcing you to adapt to rigid systems.

  • Self-trust: Building your capacity to recognise and trust your own intuition about what works for you.

  • Simplicity: Finding the straightforward path through complexity without oversimplifying the challenges you face.

What I love about this work is seeing people develop trust in their own judgment and find clarity amidst the noise. It's amazing how the human mind can adapt and change when given the right environment and questions to explore.

A Bit More About Me

I’m half Scottish, half Hong Kong Chinese, and I'm one of those weirdos who was questioning the meaning of life at age 6 while my peers ran about in the playground. I have an extremely loving relationship with my critical side (we get on super well after years of not being very nice to each other), and I believe honesty is the best policy with yourself.

My favourite activities are writing my email newsletter (you can subscribe to my emails here), coaching clients, hanging out with friends, eating ice cream, and browsing restaurant menus.

I also really, really like a good nature metaphor.

Ready to talk about your creative work? Let's connect :)