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ABOUT
me

welcome home

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I’m Cathy, and I’m so grateful you’re here.

I’m a neurodiverse sound therapist with over 25 years of experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) childcare.

I support children, expectant mothers, neurodiverse individuals, and perimenopausal women on their journey to reconnect with their inner selves — restoring calm, balance, and peace within both the mind and the home.

sound

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stillness

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sound 🎶 stillness 🧘 support 🔆

My goal is simple: to help make life and parenting more manageable — and more peaceful.

My personal path to healing — from childhood into adulthood — has been long and challenging. As a neurodiverse child, I often felt misunderstood and alone, without a true sense of belonging, even within my own family.

That longing to belong led me to a rewarding 25-year career as a professional nanny, where I had the privilege of nurturing and guiding many young lives. But as the world shifted, I felt called to support others in a deeper, more holistic way. After a year of intensive training with the College of Sound Healing, Colours of Sound was born.

This work is more than a profession — it’s my soul mission. I’ve created Colours of Sound as a safe, nurturing space for those who feel unseen, unheard, or unworthy — a place where healing can begin, and where you are always welcome just as you are.

Whether you're here for yourself, your child, or your whole family — you are welcome.

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Let’s walk this healing path together, one breath, one sound, one moment at a time.

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MY mission?

I’m here to help bring you & your family home to yourselves.

My mission is to make sound healing accessible, affirming, and deeply nourishing — especially for those who are often overlooked in wellness spaces. This is a space where differences are honoured, needs are respected, and healing unfolds at your own pace.

let’s have some fun

fun facts

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  • I can do the splits!

  • Traveled to Mexico solo

  • Labyrinth

  • Ballet dancer

what I value:

  • love

    It’s a basic human need. The beating heart of being human makes everything work and sparkle. Being, giving, and receiving love is the cycle of life.

  • community

    A sense of belonging is paramount to a happy, healthy brain.

  • freedom

    Freedom is the foundation for learning, exploration, and adventure. It keeps life exciting and fun!

how did I get here?
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here’s my story

How it all started…

I grew up in a broken home with emotionally unavailable parents. My childhood and teenage years were marked by bullying, isolation, and a deep sense of being misunderstood.

I often felt invisible — never good enough — and my self-esteem was nearly nonexistent.

Throughout my 20s and 30s, I moved through life feeling lost, unsure of my path.

I coped the only way I knew how, trying to self-soothe and survive.

Then, unexpectedly, something shifted.

My boyfriend’s mother offered me a Reiki session.

I had no idea what to expect — but during that session, something extraordinary happened:


I levitated off the bed.

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That profound spiritual experience opened a doorway. It awakened in me a deep connection to energy, and to the unseen forces that guide us.

From there, I began to explore different healing modalities, slowly reconnecting my body and mind, and working through the trauma of my early years.

A quiet inner knowing began to grow — that I was here for a reason, that my pain had a purpose, and that I was meant to help others who were feeling what I had once felt.

When I discovered sound healing, it resonated with me on a soul-deep level. The shifts it created in my mental and emotional well-being were profound.

In truth, sound healing saved my life.

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Which brings me to you.

This world can feel overwhelming, especially when you or your child feel alone, unseen, or unsupported. I know that feeling intimately — because I’ve been there, too.

That’s why I do this work.

My mission is to be the pebble in the pond — creating a ripple of healing and transformation that reaches the next generation.

Because when we heal ourselves, we help heal those who come after us.

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When you come to me for a session, I’ll create a safe, serene space where you are truly held and nurtured.

Because of my own life experiences, I have an intuitive ability to connect with you energetically — often sensing the unseen, and knowing exactly what you need to feel safe, grounded, and seen.

You’re not alone anymore.

I’m here, walking this healing path beside you.

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client love

“I thoroughly enjoyed my first sound bath experience and will definitely do it again. Tensions of pregnancy feel relieved. I would highly recommend.”

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xoxo,

Carina O’brien

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my services

My work is rooted in empathy, sensory awareness, and a deep understanding of how families function under stress. I specialize in the following:

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1:1 Sound Bath Session

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Group Sound Bath

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Private Corporate Events