Heather Shaughnessy-Cato | Self-Compassion Coach

Heather Shaughnessy-Cato
Self-Compassion Coach

Helping those who care for everyone show up for themselves — with intention and kindness.

You’re perceptive, thoughtful, caring, and competent. You know how to show up — for your work, your people, the things that matter to you.

You may also know, on some level, what you’d like to change. A goal you haven’t been able to move toward. A habit or pattern you’re ready to shift. A way of relating to yourself that you want to work on — less self-criticism, more self-kindness, more room for your own needs.

Knowing what you want to change and actually changing it are different things. So is knowing what self-compassion is and being able to access it for yourself — consistently, in the moments that actually count.

That’s where having a thought partner makes all the difference.

This work is practical and forward-focused. We clarify what you want, explore what’s getting in the way of moving toward it, and build the skills and inner resources that make change last — with support and self-kindness rather than more pressure.

This work may be for you if:

• You know what you want to change — and keep running into the same obstacles
• You’re hard on yourself in ways you’d never be with someone you care about
• You’re navigating a transition, a decision, or a moment of meaningful change
• You want to move forward — and want real support in the process
• You’re ready to invest in yourself the way you invest in everything and everyone else

What changes:

• You get clearer on what matters — and what’s been getting in the way of moving toward it
• You learn to move toward your goals with encouragement rather than self-criticism
• You become more attuned to your own needs, not just everyone else’s
• And you develop a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself that holds up even when life is hard

The coaching I offer is one-on-one and built entirely around you — your goals, your patterns, your life. We get underneath what’s happening, find what to do differently, and keep moving forward — with self-kindness rather than pressure.

Work With Me

Coaching

Short Course In Mindful Self-Compassion

What Clients Say

“With your gentle and insightful guidance, I was able to shift some long-ingrained patterns of harsh self-judgment — and got so much more out of it than I could have possibly imagined.”

“I love how practical this is. I have space to reflect, and come away from each session with practical things to do.”

“You’ve ushered me from a frustrated to an optimistic mindset in such an enjoyable way.”