Hi, I'm Kate

Reiki Master Teacher & Founder of Little School of Reiki

Over the past eight years, I've had the joy of guiding hundreds of students through their Reiki journey, and witnessing how transformative this practice can be when it's nurtured in a supportive space.

Whatever invisible thread drew you here, I'm so glad our paths have crossed, and I look forward to getting to know you better too.

My Reiki Journey

What began as a spark of curiosity soon unfolded into a profound journey of self-healing and awakening — one that completely took me by surprise.

But first, let's backtrack a little...

The Turning Point

It was 2015, and everything was looking good on paper -

I'd graduated with a First in Fine Art, been approached by an agent to represent my artwork, and landed a job coordinating a major London art fair.

But beneath the surface, I'd been running on empty for some time.

The exhaustion and disconnection I'd been ignoring finally caught up with me, and I knew something needed to change.

Kate Parrott holding flowers, looking down

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Following The Pull

At the time, I had no plans to leave England — or even London — but I came across a three-month volunteer project in Borneo that caught my eye, and it turned out to be the catalyst I needed.

So I left my London job, packed my bags, and set off for Borneo.

After the project ended, I spent several months travelling around Southeast Asia — aware that I was searching for something I couldn’t yet name.

Eventually, I stumbled upon a job at a yoga centre in Cambodia that really resonated, and soon after, I found myself working there.

Discovering Reiki

The lady who ran the centre was a Reiki practitioner and teacher, and it was there that I experienced Reiki for the first time.

Every session I received from her left me captivated — by the tangible sensations moving through my body, and how accurately she seemed to be able to read my energy.

I always left her sessions feeling light and rejuvenated.

So when she offered to teach me, I was incredibly excited.

At that point, my only experience of Reiki was receiving treatments from her, so I assumed I’d be learning a modality to offer to others.

What I didn’t realise was that Reiki is also a self-practice — and that side of it opened a door to a whole new reality for me.

An unexpected devotion

Right from the start, I was deeply motivated to practise -

Having never considered myself particularly disciplined, this newfound dedication caught my attention.

And it didn’t take long before it started to affect me in ways I’d never expected...

Kate Parrott sitting with her hands in Gassho to perform a self-Reiki practice

Coming Home to Myself

Ever since I was a child, I’ve struggled with social anxiety.

I used to think my shyness was something I needed to “fix”, without acknowledging that underneath that shyness was fear —

Fear of being judged or rejected if I showed people who I really was, or how I really felt.

As Reiki began dissolving those inner blocks, I started to reconnect with what makes me “me” — and feel safe enough to share parts of myself I’d kept hidden away for so long.

I came to see that the same sensitivity that once made the world feel overwhelming was what made healing work feel so natural to me.

And little by little, I learned to stop pushing against my nature, and started working with it instead.

Healing from the inside out

As I healed from within, my outer world started to shift too —

…excess weight fell away effortlessly,

…a new layer of healthy hair began to grow through,

…my teeth became whiter,

— just some of the visible signs of a much deeper transformation.

A Path Unfolding

I spent the next couple of years living between Cambodia, India and Thailand, deepening my Reiki practice and getting to know this new version of myself.

Eventually I found my way to Indonesia, which became my home for the next eight years, and marked the start of my professional Reiki practice.

Although I never set out to teach Reiki, when people began asking me to share what I’d learnt, I soon realised how fulfilling it was to guide others — and how teaching deepens my own relationship with Reiki too.

This practice is a path of ongoing discovery that has transformed my life in countless ways — one I feel truly grateful to walk alongside others who feel called to do the same.

If you’re someone who values depth, gentleness, and genuine connection, you’ll feel right at home here.

Teaching Approach

Because Reiki is an unregulated industry, the quality of your training depends entirely on the integrity of your teacher.

At Little School of Reiki, I’m committed to maintaining the highest standards of authenticity and care.

The practices I teach are the same ones I use in my own daily life — because they truly work.

Trainings are small and always taught live, blending grounded philosophy with hands-on practice, Q&As, and ongoing support to help you integrate Reiki into everyday life.

Each course is thoughtfully crafted to offer a balance of clear guidance and structure, while allowing space for the experience to meet the unique needs of each group.

Testimonials

Andrea, Spain
REIKI LEVEL 1, 2 & MASTER

Kate has such a grounded presence, which is so rare to find in the energy world. She teaches Reiki in a gentle and down-to-earth way.

It feels like this was exactly the way I was meant to learn this beautiful modality - from someone who has truly embodied it - and you can definitely tell.

Kalli, Australia
REIKI LEVEL 1, 2 & MASTER

Kate has real a gift for teaching. Her energy is warm, calm, welcoming and authentic - I couldn’t imagine learning reiki from anyone else!

The Level 1 & 2 training gave me a deep understanding of energy that I hadn’t expected to reach so quickly. Such a profound and beautiful experience ☺️

Melanie, USA
REIKI LEVEL 1 & 2

Kate’s love for Reiki shines through in everything she offers. Her courses are beautifully designed, thorough, and easy to follow.

Each attunement felt unique yet deeply profound — I was truly blown away by the entire experience of learning Reiki with her.

Did you know there are now over 150 different lineages of Reiki?

Many of these are modern variations of the traditional system created by Mikao Usui.

Like many people, my Reiki journey began with a modern Western-style training, without realising there were different approaches or lineages.

It gave me a solid introduction to energy work and opened the door to this path — but over time, I felt drawn to explore the roots of Reiki more deeply.

This led me to retrain in traditional Japanese Reiki — specifically Usui Reiki Ryōhō — which is considered the closest to Usui’s original teachings.

This shift profoundly shaped the way I practice and teach today.

The trainings I offer are deeply grounded in traditional Japanese principles, yet never dogmatic — weaving in supportive, contemporary insights that keep the teachings practical, accessible, and adaptable to each student’s individual needs.

To date, I’ve guided over 500 healing sessions, led more than 200 trainings, and certified over 400 students.

Sharing this work, and witnessing the transformations it brings, remains one of my greatest joys.