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You can't stop the waves.
But you can learn how to surf.
Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD, Professor of Medicine Emeritus (UMass)
Your body keeps the SCORE of all your life’s experiences.
And it also holds the WISDOM to heal itself.
YES, HEALING IS POSSIBLE...
When you CHOOSE TO PUT YOURSELF in a space where:
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you feel SAFE and SUPPORTED.
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you feel SEEN, HEARD, and UNDERSTOOD.
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you are guided by a SKILLED practitioner.
So, if you’re longing for:
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MORE FREEDOM
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MORE STRENGTH
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MORE PURPOSE
Please know that your body is already guiding you back to yourself.
In a fast-paced world that can often feel chaotic, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed.
Especially on top of a heap of unresolved past emotions.
Healing isn’t about assigning BLAME for what happened.
It’s about staying PRESENT to:
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CONNECT with your BODY
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CONNECT with your FEELINGS
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CONNECT with your TRUE NEEDS.
It’s about reclaiming the POWER already within you to MEET those needs.
HEALING is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Not because it's your fault,
But because YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN create the change you desire.
I offer a gentle, compassionate space, where:
- YOU CAN release what no longer serves you
- YOU CAN regain access to your sense of AGENCY
- YOU CAN reclaim your POWER
And FULLY STEP into the life of PURPOSE you’re meant to live.
But first, you must take that FIRST STEP to reach out.
When you’re ready, I’ll be here.
Ready to walk alongside you
As you journey back home to yourself.
Hi, my name is Deidré.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME...
With two decades' experience across corporate and NGO sectors, my passion remains helping people to realise their potential.
My journey has taken me around the world, and back again! It started in Learning & Development in Cape Town, continued in London, and then turned inwards during a transformative seven years of exploring meditation and yoga in Latin America, of all places.
Thanks to my solid academic history and pragmatic approach, I managed to stay grounded while diving into the recesses of my own mind. My personal and professional development has since expanded to include trauma-sensitive, powerful blend of healing modalities such as Therapeutic Coaching®, TRE® and mindfulness practices that address perceived obstacles at their root cause.
My mission is clear: to support individuals and organisations to transform stress, overcome trauma and cultivate emotional resilience to better deal with the inevitable challenges of life, and contribute to heal from our collective past.
MY TOOLKIT is comprehensive and blends lessons from formal training and lived experience.
QUALIFICATIONS relevant to my mission include:
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Honours degree in Organisational Psychology (Change Management): Bachelor of Business Science, University of Cape Town.
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Therapeutic Coaching® Practitioner Training (L3)
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Self-enquiry Meditation and Yoga: 600-hour Meditation & Yoga Teacher Training. Hridaya Yoga Mexico .
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Moon course (28 days), Sun Course (90 days), Retreats del Ka (various) - Las Piramides del Ka, Guatemala.
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Trauma-informed Facilitation: 14-hour training - The Yoga Mandala Project, USA Online.
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT®) Tapping: Level 1 certification (Therapeutic Coaching®, UK online)
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Compassionate Communication: Techniques learned at the NY Center for Nonviolent Communication (US online)
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Personal Coaching: The Coaching Academy, UK.
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Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training: 220-hour Level 1 (Kundalini Research Institute, Egypt online)
Supporting Growth: My Commitment to Community
My dedication to mindfulness extends beyond individual practice. I believe in its power to empower and uplift, especially in communities facing challenges. Since 2021, I've actively contributed to The Earthchild Project NPC as a board member, offering my expertise in areas like people, process, and program-related matters. Since 2024, I have served as chairperson offering strategic support and guidance.
The Earthchild Project is a multi-award-winning public benefit organisation focused on empowering children and teachers in underserved South African communities. Operating in eight primary schools in the townships of Khayelitsha and Lavender Hill, their impactful programs address crucial areas like environmental education, health awareness, life skills development, and leadership training.
Their efforts annually reach over 4,500 children and 150 teachers, equipping them with valuable tools to enhance well-being, build confidence, and foster resilience. The organisation's core mission is to cultivate a new generation that is not only self-aware but also driven by compassion for others and committed to environmental stewardship, ultimately paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future.
My involvement with The Earthchild Project reflects my deep-seated belief in the transformative potential of mindfulness. By supporting their work, I hope to contribute to building a society where well-being and positive change flourish, starting with the seeds of empowerment sown in these young minds.