About Cathy Harshaw Coaching and Guiding
Welcome here's a little bit about me! Growing up on the west coast of Ireland, I have always spent most of my time outdoor. In 2002 I moved to the South West of England and quickly fell in love with the stunning environments I found on my doorstep, from the vast wildness of Dartmoor to the stunning beaches and coastal landscapes in both Devon and Cornwall. I have made exploring these areas and introducing other people to them my career.
Working as a professional in the outdoors for over 20 years I have experienced first hand the transformative power of being in nature. I have used the environments alongside outdoor adventurous activities, to help people to gain confidence, learn skills and achieve the things they have aspired to. I have also seen how simply being in these environments has changed peoples outlook on their lives, people often leaving these experiences feeling calmer, more relaxed and more connected to themselves and those around them.
I hold a range of National Governing Body Qualifications in a range of adventurous activities including being a qualified Mountain Leader, a Rock Climbing Instructor, a Canoe Leader, holding a Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesports , a RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor and a RYA Powerboat Instructor. I also maintain an up to date Outdoor First Aid qualification, an STA Open Water Safety Award and Safeguarding Training. I am also an Accredited Practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning.
In addition to my experience in outdoor environment I am also a qualified 200 hour Zen Yoga Teacher, hold an ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, am a NLP Master Coach and am a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Timeline Therapy TM.
What does all this mean? It means that you are in safe hands, I will not only prioritise your safety I will also ensure that you are supported according to your particular needs and that you have a quality experience.
If you have questions or would like to discuss anything I have on offer please do get in touch with me to discuss your outdoor aspirations and embark on an incredible journey. Let's explore the great outdoors together and make your outdoor dreams a reality.
Contact Me:
cathyharshaw@hotmail.com or 07894858729
Why Wild Swimming?
I have always loved being in the water and have swam in the sea since childhood. In recent years I have also discovered the joys of inland water, be it rivers, lakes or pools. While I still enjoy many other activities for me the simplicity of getting into the water in nothing but a swimsuit can't be beaten. I also find it enhances anything else I do, be that a trip to the beach, a walk on the moor or a day out sea kayaking.