“I felt I theoretically understood NVC principles, having read and listened to things online, but this course really brings the principles alive in a vivid, memorable and digestible way - and it’s incredible just how much Cath packs into the course without it being overwhelming.”

“By far, one of the most transformative courses I’ve ever done. A life skill that should have been taught to everyone at school on how to listen properly and respond, no matter what the situation or how triggered we might be. I’ve had immediate benefits and changes in relationships. The framework is nothing short of profound, taught in a manner that sticks!”

“I started implementing the way of communicating immediately after the training - at least towards myself - and I can already feel the change. It’s quite incredible. Highly recommended to everyone.”

“The NVC Foundation course taught me that all behaviour is an attempt to meet a need - this was new to me and helps me to see my own behaviour and that of others from a new perspective. The tools shared during the course were really useful, and I’m looking forward to using these in my day to day life. Thank you! ”

“It opened my eyes on to what’s underneath all those angry feelings - the whole big world of our unmet needs. With this knowledge everything suddenly starts making sense.”

“My time on the course was so inspiring that I was quite moved and emotional aftewards. I have found something that is not just a tool for living, but a community that understands my way of life and my need for peace, honesty and love between all beings. I can’t wait to join the NVC community and learn more, but mostly I feel grateful and blessed to meet other beings with the same principles. Cath is a very competent teacher. She has natural empathy as well as experience. Her ability to hold the group was exceptional and I would love to work with her in future. ”

“Life changing. It should (?) be taught in school.”

“Phenomenal training - it’s clear that NVC is best learnt through practice, and so courses like this are vital for spreading the word. I’m so grateful for Cath’s wisdom, patience and energy - I will absolutely be booking on further courses. ”

““All the reading one can do is no substitute for practising and experiencing the principles. This course offers a great opportunity to practise the theory.””

“This two day course over four mornings is an excellent introduction to Nonviolent Communication. Cath holds the space very effectively - she’s very reassuring and keeps everyone moving along expertly. ”

“The NVC foundation was very useful for me. Cath was an excellent teacher, guiding us most successfully through the NVC processes. I felt very supported in my learning journey, it was a very nourishing space in which to learn more productive methods of meeting our emotional needs.”

“I’m really glad I made the commitment to take the NVC Foundation course with Cath. It was so helpful to get guidance and to be able to practice NVC in a supportive environment. I am inspired to learn more, practice and become fluent in NVC. ”

“This course was a perfect introduction to NVC and has left me wanting to expand and deepen my understanding and personal practice of it. Cath was a wonderful facilitator, both open and warm, and I highly recommend her as a practitioner and her course.”

“I have spent my entire life without the tools to navigate conflict or speak my truth. This course has given me the foundations to be able to learn to do so. With practise - and this is a practice that needs practise! - I feel confident I will be able to honour myself as well as bring peace to my communication. I am so grateful to be setting a better example to my son.”

“With NVC I have got to know a new level of self-compassion. By simply listening to your feelings, naming them and then assigning them to needs, tension sometimes dissolves by itself.”

“After many a long year struggling to communicate with humans- and never quite to my satisfaction - this training enabled me to pinpoint specific issues and missed opportunities which give me real hope for actually improving my life! ”

“Since the training I feel much more centred in myself, especially in conflicts. I feel much calmer when responding to the other person, now being much more aware of my and the other persons needs. ”

“The course was delivered with real care. Completing it has enabled me to understand others in a completely different way. I feel that this type of understanding is crucial if we are going to both protect and encourage communication that is honest and compassionate.”

“It has given a choice in how to respond when emotionally challenged. I often run to met others needs and ignore my own. NVC training has given me insight into the power and beauty of my own needs.”

“I work in an NHS Psychological Therapies Service. I experienced Cath was a excellent exemplar of a group facilitator. She was exceptionally skilled in how she set up a sense of safety in the group. She tended carefully and compassionately to every member of the group. I felt liberated and courageous with her support, and feel this will pay dividends personally and professionally. I would highly recommend anyone - everyone - to complete this training with Cath. Don’t hesitate - it is a gift!”

“I was getting ready to leave my husband, but this course has made me re-evaluate our communication and that we both have the same needs at our core, we just need to work on finding our strategies to both get them met. ”

“I have read about NVC and discussed it with a friend who has been practising it for years, but it was enormously helpful to go through the process in detail and to practise a real-life scenario in a safe way. So many things to take away but, initially at least, I think just taking some time to consciously explore my own feelings/needs and then what the other person might be feeling and needing, even if I choose not to speak out, will be a very helpful practice.”

“After attending this course I learned how to step back and really connect with my needs and feelings. Often I would jump in the conversation or would be quite reactive during conflicts, but now I feel I am able to take a break and try to understand what really is going on for me and the other party without always acting from my autopilot. I think this is crucial to living a more present and harmonious life, not only in connection with others but especially in connection to your own being. ”

“This training has left me feeling enriched and supported around communication and where I struggle with relationships. I was worried I would find it too tiring on top of my other commitments, but I’ve found it’s helped me eliminate a lot of overthinking which I’m prone to, allowing me a lot more space and energy in my life in general and improving the quality of my interactions. ”

“Cath provided a really comfortable and inspiring space for us to learn the NVC basics whilst also explore some of our own tendencies, thought processes and challenges. It was really special to do the workshop with people with a similar intention for better connection and healthier communication with friends, family, colleagues and loved ones. ”

“I was able to obtain a safe space to practice dialogues in a setting that was slightly stepping out my comfort zone which became very comfortable. I was also able to develop my emotional literacy and gain new useful insights and tools outside of the NVC books/videos. ”

“I found the Nonviolent Communication Foundation course with Cath to be extremely helpful. It has provided me with a firm foundation to build my NVC practice on. I’m really looking forward to putting it all into action, and to reap the benefits from this amazing training. ”

“I wish I could go back in time and use NVC in my past situations.”

“I am really encouraged by the prospect of successfully embracing and mastering NVC in my daily life after this course. Cath helped make NVC more accessible to me although I have not yet achieved a peaceful and present status at all times. ”

“Cath’s training was transformational. With care and clarity, she guided us through exercises that helped shift our awareness and which emphasized the choices available in how we communicate to ourselves and others. Cath embodied NVC and left me eager to learn more. ”

“I started the training with the goal of improving my interpersonal communication, but left it having learned so much more in addition to this aspect. The training has helped me gain a better understanding of myself and those around me, it has created a shift in the way I see the world. The training has also given me a framework and language to better care for myself and others. Cath has created a training space full of warmth, kindness, curiosity and genuine acceptance, which has allowed me to be myself and feel comfortable in being vulnerable. I highly recommend this training! ”