Katie Malley Therapy

27/08/2026

✨ I’m genuinely so excited to finally share this ✨

The Level 4 Certificate in Reflective Supervision Skills for Education, Community and Support Roles is launching.

This really has been a labour of love.

The writing, mapping, cross-checking, assessment development and quality assurance behind this qualification have been immense. The level of scrutiny and rigour involved has been significant, but I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

I wanted to create something with real depth. Something that develops knowledge, confidence, professional judgement and practical reflective supervision skills, rather than simply being interesting to attend.

It is designed for people working across education, safeguarding, pastoral support, family support, social care, community work, mental health and wellbeing, voluntary services and other support-focused roles, particularly where the work is relational, emotionally demanding or safeguarding-aware.

Learners will explore:

• principles and models of reflective supervision
• ethics, safeguarding and professional boundaries
• practical reflective supervision skills
• reviewing and developing their own practice

For me, it was also really important to be clear about what reflective supervision is, and what it isn’t.

It isn’t counselling, therapy or line management.

It is about creating a safe, purposeful and professionally boundaried space where practitioners can think, explore professional judgement, reflect on the emotional impact of their work, consider different perspectives and recognise when safeguarding, ethical or boundary issues need attention.

Ultimately, it is about supporting people to practise more thoughtfully, safely and purposefully.

I’m incredibly proud to finally be launching it.

✨ Enquiries and expressions of interest are now open.

If you’d like the full prospectus for yourself, your team or your organisation:

📩 [email protected]

And please do share with anyone who may be interested.

05/08/2026

For those of you that don’t know, as well as offering therapy, I also run a training and consultancy company and today is a milestone I’ve been working towards for five years.

After months of preparing my application and yesterday’s approval visit, I’m incredibly proud to share that Katie Malley Ltd is now an APPROVED NCFE Centre.

This hasn’t happened overnight. It’s been five years in the making, three months of focused preparation for the application, and more than a few moments of blood, sweat and tears. There were times it felt like a huge mountain to climb, but today it was all worth it.

I’m so proud of what this means, not just for me, but for everyone who trusts me with their learning and professional development.

This is just the beginning.

Watch this space for customised qualifications and NCFE Endorsed Programmes designed to meet the needs of the people and organisations I work with every day. The process has been intense and rigorous- rightly so! But this helps my clients know the level of detail, care and attention I take to ensure their learning journey with me is professional quality and learner focused.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged and believed in me along the way. Your support has meant more than you know.

Here’s to the next chapter! 🎉

04/08/2026

Trauma-informed practice isn’t just for counsellor and psychotherapists.

Whether you teach yoga, offer massage, facilitate sound baths, practise Reiki or provide holistic wellbeing support, there’s a good chance that many of the people you work with have experienced trauma, whether they talk about it or not.

Being trauma-informed isn’t about becoming a trauma therapist.

It’s about understanding how trauma affects the nervous system, recognising signs of dysregulation, creating emotional and physical safety, working with clear boundaries and responding in ways that support rather than overwhelm.

I’m running a practical two-day Trauma-Informed Practice for Holistic Therapists & Wellbeing Practitioners training, designed specifically for practitioners who want to feel more confident, ethical and informed in the way they hold space.

Over the two days we’ll explore:
🌿 Understanding trauma and the nervous system
🌿 Recognising dysregulation in clients
🌿 Creating safety without re-traumatisation
🌿 Language, touch, consent and boundaries
🌿 Grounding and regulation techniques
🌿 Working confidently within your scope of practice

📅 11th-12th September
🕙 10am-4pm
📍 The Chakra Room, Ramsbottom
💷 Introductory price: £100

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your practice safer, more compassionate and more trauma-informed, I’d love to welcome you.

Feel free to message me for more information or email [email protected] to book.

30/07/2026

A little update from me…

From 1st September, I’ll be moving to online therapy only for a while.

This isn’t a decision I’ve made lightly. Moving online will allow me to continue offering the same high-quality, compassionate support while also creating the flexibility I need personally.

If you’re already working with me, there’s no need to worry. You’ll still receive the same warm, collaborative and evidence-informed therapy, just from the comfort of your own space.

Research continues to show that online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many people, while offering greater flexibility and accessibility.

Whether you’re joining me from your home, your office or somewhere you feel comfortable, my focus remains the same: providing a safe, confidential space where you can feel heard, understood and supported.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with your journey so far. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with both existing and new clients online.

If you have any questions about the change or would like to book an appointment, please feel free to get in touch.

[email protected]

05/07/2026

I’ve been in my therapy room this week, getting ready to bring emotions, stories and play into the work in a really gentle, meaningful way.

Sometimes children do not have the words for what they are feeling. Sometimes adults do not either.

That is where creativity and safe connection can be so powerful. These little characters can help children explore feelings, recognise what is happening inside, and begin to make sense of their inner world in a way that feels less scary and more accessible. I absolutely love them!

In therapy, every feeling is welcome. Sadness, anger, fear, joy, disgust, anxiety, overwhelm, confusion. They all have a place. They all have something to tell us.

This week has been about preparing a space where children and young people can feel safe enough to show up as they are, at their own pace.

A space to be seen, heard and understood.

To my followers that also work with emotions and wellbeing, what resources do you love?

05/07/2026

Trauma-Informed Practice for Holistic Therapists & Wellbeing Practitioners

As requested by some colleagues in the wellness space, I’m hosting my first open trauma informed session.

Are you working with the body, energy or nervous system?

As massage therapists, yoga teachers, sound practitioners, Reiki practitioners, holistic therapists and bodyworkers, we are often supporting people who may be carrying unseen trauma, whether they have shared this with us or not.

This training is not about becoming a therapist or treating trauma. It is about learning how to hold space safely, ethically and confidently.

Over the two days, we will explore how trauma can show up in the body, behaviour and relational space, how the nervous system responds to stress and threat, and how to recognise signs of dysregulation or overwhelm. We will also look at language, touch, boundaries, consent, grounding, regulation and how to stay within your scope of practice.

You will leave with practical tools, clearer boundaries, a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, and more confidence in the way you support your clients.

Trauma-Informed Practice
For Holistic Therapists & Wellbeing Practitioners

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September
10am-4pm
The Chakra Room, Ramsbottom
Introductory Price: £100

For further details or to book, email Katie Malley at:
[email protected]

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to join us.

Image created by AI, content written by Katie.

28/06/2026

What if one small word could change the way we think about ourselves?

That word is yet.

It’s easy to say:
• I can’t do this.
• I’m not good enough.
• I’ll never understand.
• My hard work hasn’t paid off.

But adding one simple word changes the conversation.

…yet.

“Yet” reminds us that learning isn’t instant. Progress isn’t always visible. Growth takes time, practice, mistakes and persistence.

This is especially important for children and young people. The language we use with them, and the language they use with themselves, shapes how they approach challenges.

Instead of seeing a setback as failure, “yet” encourages them to see it as part of the learning process.

As adults, we need that reminder too.

If something feels difficult today, it doesn’t mean it always will.

Your hard work may not have paid off…yet.

Keep showing up.
Keep learning.
Keep believing in what is possible.

Because a fixed mindset says, “I can’t.”

A growth mindset says, “I can’t…yet.”

I’d love to know…what’s something you’re still working towards?

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

I’m pleased to share that I am a Supervisor Member of the Community of Practice in Supervision in Education by Educators (CoPSIEBE) for 2025-26. The community brings together professionals committed to developing high-quality, ethical and reflective supervision within education settings.

Reflective supervision is becoming an increasingly important part of supporting those working in education, safeguarding, pastoral care and leadership roles. It provides a dedicated space to think, reflect, process complexity and strengthen professional decision-making.

My own supervision practice draws on my experience as a therapist, safeguarding consultant, trainer, supervisor and former education leader. I integrate relational, trauma-informed and reflective approaches to create spaces that support both wellbeing and professional effectiveness.

Being part of this community allows me to continue learning alongside colleagues who are passionate about embedding supervision as a meaningful and sustainable support for educators.

As schools and organisations face increasing complexity, reflective supervision is not a luxury. It is an investment in the people carrying some of the most emotionally demanding responsibilities within education.

Thank you to CoPSIEBE for the opportunity to be part of this growing professional community.

If you’re interested in introducing reflective supervision within your school, trust or organisation, I’d be happy to have a conversation about what this could look like.

06/06/2026

A quieter start to the weekend with a reminder that looking after ourselves matters too.

This morning will be spent attending some health checks. We often encourage others to prioritise their wellbeing, but it’s just as important that we take proactive steps to look after our own physical and mental health.

The rest of the weekend will be a mix of family time, hopefully lunch with my brother, alongside some business planning and designing keynote presentations for upcoming events and conferences.

Many people know me through my therapy work, but a significant part of my week is also dedicated to safeguarding consultancy, training and supporting organisations to create environments where children, young people and adults can be safer, heard and supported. It’s work I’m deeply passionate about and never take for granted.

For now, it’s coffee, snuggles sigh Rudi on the sofa and then up and out.