Cathy Williams is a trailblazer in the world of body-based healing and creative arts therapy.

She is an award-winning Author and International Speaker, Facilitator & Trainer, specialising in Movement & Expressive Arts Therapy, founder of Intuitive Self, based in Naarm (Melbourne). 

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At the heart of everything she does is connection. She is committed to fostering and encouraging connection to Self, to each other and to the natural world around us.

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Cathy weaves the transformative power of movement, art and creative-reflective practices in reconnecting people with their body. Known for her compassionate empowering approach and creative ingenuity, Cathy encourages deep yet playful exploration for self-discovery, enabling you to tap into your innate wisdom and intuitive guidance.

For over 16 years Cathy has designed and facilitated programs, both within Australia and Internationally, focused on empowerment, capacity building and social justice. She has frontline industry experience working with diverse and marginalised adult groups and young-people who struggle with drug and alcohol dependency, mental health challenges, body issues, sexual assault and domestic violence. Cathy creates spaces, resources and experiences for healing, education and personal growth. 

A lifelong learner, Cathy holds formal qualifications in Masters of Social Science, Movement-Based Somatic Therapy, Expressive Art Therapies, Groupwork Facilitation and Trauma and the Body. 

Intuitive Self offers public workshops, in-person and online course programs, professional development training and wellbeing and personalised one-on-one sessions.

In her personal life she identifies as an artist and embodied storyteller, welcoming creative enriching collaborations and speaks at women’s festivals all over Australia, allowing women, sometimes for the first time, to experience her work.