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Kate Robson — Speaker Overview

​Author of Something to Hold Onto (Simon & Schuster, 2026)
Psychotherapist · Family Support Specialist · Workshop Leader · Keynote Speaker

​About Kate

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Kate Robson is a psychotherapist, NICU family support specialist, and the author of Something to Hold Onto (Simon & Schuster). Drawing from years of clinical work and her own experience in high-stress environments, Kate brings a rare blend of warmth, humour, and evidence-based practice to her talks.

Her work spans trauma-informed care, grief and loss, attachment in relationships, and creative approaches to emotional resilience. She is particularly known for her use of metaphor and imagery as tools for healing and self-understanding.
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Kate has trained in ACT, IFS, EMDR, PACT, and somatic/relational psychotherapy, allowing her to offer an integrative perspective that resonates with both professional and lay audiences.

Sample Talk Titles

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• The Weight We Carry: Finding Strength in Uncertain Times
• What to Hold Onto, What to Let Go of: Tools for Parents and Caregivers
• Building Emotion-Friendly Workplaces: Why Relationships Matter at Work
• Finding Language for Grief: How Metaphor Helps Us Heal
• Blending Modalities: Lessons from ACT, IFS, EMDR, and Somatic Practices

Speaking Topics

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Kate speaks on a wide range of themes related to mental health, caregiving, and resilience, including:
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• Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing
  Practical tools for navigating adversity and finding calm in uncertainty
  
  
• Grief & Loss
  Gentle ways to carry what matters and let go of what no longer serves us
  
  
• Families & Caregiving
  Supporting parents and caregivers in times of overwhelm, with a specialty in NICU and medical settings
  
  
• Attachment & Relationships
  Creating emotion-friendly homes, workplaces, and communities
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• Therapeutic Practice
  Using metaphor, imagery, and integrative approaches in psychotherapy

​Audiences

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• Mental health conferences & professional associations
• Hospitals, NICU staff, and perinatal health organizations
• Parent and caregiver groups
• Bereavement and grief support organizations
• Wellness retreats, community talks, and book festivals
• Corporate/workplace wellness programs

Tone & Style 

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Kate is a compassionate, engaging speaker who balances depth with accessibility. Her talks leave audiences with practical tools they can use immediately, as well as a sense of being understood and supported.

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