Alongside writing, Cathy loves working as a specialist English teacher for teenagers with social, emotional, and mental health needs. 

Her passion and enthusiasm for helping children manage learning and life obstacles inspired her to write her first children's book, 'Dylan just couldn't do it'. Driven to help some of the younger children she knows who have struggled with issues to do with resilience, their giggling responses to this light-hearted tale prompted her to seek publication. She hopes it will become an invaluable resource for parents and teachers alike.