Cheryl Kennedy MacDonald

Trainee Counsellor Working with Women

I’m Cheryl Kennedy MacDonald, a Trainee Counsellor committed to guiding women through the ebbs and flows of life’s inevitable transitions. My approach integrates counselling, mindfulness, and women’s health expertise to offer a unique blend of therapeutic avenues for transformation. From navigating the complexities of menopause to providing emotional support in pregnancy and postpartum stages, I equip women to harness their innate power and embrace life’s challenges.

Background and Experience

Having dedicated over two decades to the empowerment of women, I am the Founder of YogaBellies, a global women’s yoga collective, as well as the Creator of the Birth Rocks Method. This innovative approach offers practical and natural solutions for achieving comfort during childbirth, and I’ve worked with parents and trained birth mentors across the world. I have extensive experience in mentoring and coaching women through various life stages, employing feminine yoga therapy to not only alleviate physical symptoms but also nurture emotional and spiritual well-being. My aim is always to provide personalised support that harmonises with each individual’s needs, all delivered in a down-to-earth and compassionate manner.

Personal

Originally hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, I’ve been living in Singapore for nearly a decade, alongside my husband, a Consultant Cardiologist, and our teenage son. Outside the professional sphere, I love yoga, sunshine, and laughter, which I firmly is the best medicine.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in International Business and Languages from the University of Strathclyde
Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton
MA in Psychotherapy and Integrative Counselling (currently studying) from the University of Roehampton
Creatrix Transformology Training with The Institute of Women
Counselling Skills Certificate Course from The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Practitioner with The Priority Academy
Certified SOEA Feminine Embodiment Coach
Marie Mongan Certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner Course
500-Hour Qualified Yoga Master
The Woman’s Healing Arts Teacher Training with Kara Maria Ananda (Maia University)

In essence, my work in counselling, yoga, and women’s health is not merely about symptom relief but rather a holistic approach to rediscovering and celebrating the dynamism of womanhood at every life stage.