About me - Cath Wright
My name is Cath Wright and I am a qualified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and a Personal Performance Coach with The Coaching Academy. Over the years I’ve sometimes struggled to get suitable help when life has got a bit out of hand, and I see the effects this has on me and those around me, I have also been in recovery since 2013. I believe in the benefits of ‘self-care’ and ‘self-soothing’; but I recognise that when you feel like you’re 'drowning in treacle' it's easier said than done! There are a handful of things in life that truly help me relax and ensure that I can ‘breathe’ again; spending time amongst trees is one and sketching and painting is another. Nature heals...sitting, sharing space with nature, admiring beauty or simply playing amongst it...nature is awesome.
I am so aware of how lucky I am to live in such a stunning place, I don’t take it for granted and everyday I find joy in the outside world and the Cairngorms National Park. Nature makes me feel alive and always grounds me, whether I’m too high or too low – the forest brings me back to a steady level.
My Professional Training and Qualifications
2020: Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Association of Nature & Forest Therapy
2021: Dementia Friends, Alzheimer Scotland
2022: Disclosure Scotland
2023: 2-day Emergency First Aid at Work in the Outdoor Environment
2024: Neurodiversity Awareness Diploma
2024: DISC Certified, The Coaching Academy
2024: Grief and Bereavement Diploma
2024: Personal Performance Accredited Coaching Diploma, Coaching Academy (ICF approved 121 hours)
2024: Certificate in Counselling Skills 5, NESCol (in progress)
Additional Qualifications
2007: Stonebow Train the Trainer Certification
2009: Advanced Leadership and Management, Institute of Leadership and Management
2013: Masters in Business Administration with The Open University
2014: Introduction to Counseling and Counseling Psychology, The Open University
2016: Certificate in Strategic Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing
2017: Marketing Metrics, Chartered Institute of Marketing