Private coaching practice for people navigating life transitions, endings, identity shifts, career changes, relocation, relationship changes, reinvention, and “now what?” chapters.

The work combines psychology-informed coaching, nervous system awareness, embodiment, breathwork, yoga philosophy, and practical life design.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

You can start by booking a consultation, joining the waitlist, or contacting Catarina directly through the website.

During the first conversation, you can share what is happening in your life, what kind of support you are looking for, and whether coaching feels like the right fit.

This is for adults who are moving through change and want grounded support to stabilize their lives, rebuild self-trust, and move forward with more steadiness.

This work may be a good fit if you are experiencing a career shift, personal transition, divorce or separation, relocation, burnout, grief, identity change, business transition, or a major life decision.

Catarina offers private coaching focused on whole-life alignment, emotional resilience, self-trust, sustainable change, and practical next steps.

Sessions may include conversation, reflection, strategic planning, values work, breathwork, embodiment tools, nervous-system regulation, and personalized practices.

You can reach us anytime via our contact form on this website. or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

If booking is available, you can also schedule a consultation through the booking link.

You can briefly share:

• What transition or challenge you are moving through

• What kind of support you are looking for

• Whether you prefer private coaching, a workshop, or group coaching

• Any questions you have before starting

A short message is enough.

We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Prime SELF Mastery™ is Catarina’s whole-life coaching framework. It helps clients look at their life through nine key domains:

1. Health & Energy

2. Movement & Vitality

3. Mind & Learning

4. Emotional Intelligence

5. Integrity & Values

6. Spirituality & Purpose

7. Love & Belonging

8. Care & Impact

9. Abundance & Freedom

   The goal is to understand where life feels strong, where it feels unstable, and what needs attention now.

The Sacred Minimum™ is a personalized set of simple non-negotiable practices that support stability, self-trust, and consistency during change.

It is not about perfection. It is about having a clear foundation you can return to when life feels uncertain, full, or overwhelming.

No. Coaching with Catarina is not therapy, psychotherapy, medical care, diagnosis, or mental health treatment.

Coaching focuses on present-moment awareness, personal growth, decision-making, life direction, habits, identity, values, and practical action.

If you are in crisis, experiencing severe mental health symptoms, or need clinical treatment, please contact a licensed mental health professional or emergency support in your area.

Therapy often focuses on diagnosis, treatment, trauma processing, and clinical mental health care.

Coaching focuses on where you are now, where you want to go, what patterns are keeping you stuck, and what practical steps can support your next chapter.

Many clients benefit from both therapy and coaching, depending on their needs.

No. You do not need to be in crisis.

Some clients come during a difficult life transition. Others come because they feel ready for a new chapter, want to make a meaningful change, or sense that the way they have been living no longer fits.

A coaching session may include:

• A check-in on your current life situation

• Reflection on patterns, challenges, and decisions

• Work with values, identity, habits, and life direction

• Nervous-system regulation tools

• Breathwork or embodiment practices when appropriate

• Clear next steps for the week or month ahead

• Each session is adapted to the client’s needs, capacity, and goals.

They can, but they do not have to.

Catarina has extensive experience in yoga, breathwork, meditation, nervous-system regulation, and embodiment. These tools may be included when they support the coaching process.

Some clients prefer a more conversational and strategic session. Others benefit from a more embodied approach.

The work can include spirituality if that is meaningful to the client.

Catarina’s approach respects the practical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of change. The coaching process is personalized and does not require any specific belief system.

Coaching can support many types of life transitions, including:

• Career changes

• Identity shifts

• Divorce or separation

• Relationship changes

• Relocation

• Burnout recovery

• Grief and endings

• Business or leadership transitions

• Reinvention after a major life chapter

• Feeling stuck in the “now what?” phase

No. Catarina works with people from many backgrounds.

Entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, wellness professionals, and people in personal transition may all benefit from this work. The common thread is a desire to navigate change with more steadiness, self-trust, and direction.

The length depends on the client and the type of support needed.

Some clients want focused support for a specific transition. Others prefer a deeper coaching container over several months.

Catarina may offer different coaching options, including short-term private coaching, longer-term private coaching, group programs, and workshops.

Private coaching sessions are usually scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on the program and the client’s goals.

The rhythm is chosen to support consistency without creating unnecessary pressure.

Coaching can support:

• Stronger self-trust

• Better decision-making

• More emotional steadiness

• Clearer priorities

• Healthier boundaries

• A more grounded daily rhythm

• A deeper understanding of your patterns

• Practical steps for your next chapter

• A more aligned relationship with your life, work, body, and future

Results vary by person and depend on participation, consistency, life circumstances, and readiness for change.

Catarina does not take over your life or make decisions for you.

The coaching process helps you slow down, see more clearly, understand what matters, and make decisions from a more grounded place.

You remain responsible for your choices. Coaching supports you in making those choices with more awareness and integrity.

Yes. Coaching conversations are treated with care, privacy, and respect.

Confidentiality has reasonable legal and ethical limits, including situations involving risk of harm to yourself or others.

Yes. Coaching sessions may be offered online.

Depending on availability and location, some sessions may also be available in person.

Catarina is based in Washington DC, in the United States.

She also works with clients online.

Catarina De Sousa Henriques is a coach, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, studio founder, and entrepreneur.

She has a background in psychology, health coaching, yoga, breathwork, nervous-system practices, and human potential. She has taught and facilitated across wellness, education, healthcare, corporate, and community spaces.

No. You do not need any previous experience.

The process is adapted to your needs, comfort level, and goals.

This may be right for you if you are ready to look honestly at your life, take responsibility for your next chapter, and receive practical, compassionate support during change.

It may not be the right fit if you are looking for emergency mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or someone to make decisions for you.