Meet Kate and Dan
Steadier Ways of Responding to Life’s Challenges
Santoka was founded by Dan Kolubinski and Kate Weis. We offer evidence-based coaching and therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, psychological flexibility and purpose.
What Brings Us Together
Santoka is built on the unique expertise of two practitioners, each with more than twenty years of experience. Both Dan and Kate work with anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt and the mental patterns that keep people stuck. To inspire enduring and meaningful change, we approach our work with compassion, mindfulness, and real-world experience.
Two practitioners. One shared vision.
Our coaching is grounded in evidence-based principles, mindfulness and a deep respect for individual uniqueness.
Dr Dan Kolubinski
Kate Weis, MSc
“The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
— Zen Saying
What sustains us…
kindness — nature — music — ocean walks — sunsets — slow mornings
Upclose and personal
We practise what we teach
Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or quietly disappointed that understanding their patterns hasn’t been enough to change them. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing something wrong. Lasting change doesn’t come from willpower alone, or by understanding the theory and not putting it into practice.
It comes from learning how your mind works, practising new responses, and having steady support when old patterns try to reassert themselves.
We don’t just teach these skills; we live them. Kate swims in the open water year-round and has navigated her own journey through breast cancer. Dan returned to the piano after 30 years, rediscovering the power of patience and practice. We know firsthand that resilience isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up, even on the hard days.
Rather than following rigid protocols, we’ll work with you to find a pace that’s right for you, using approaches that are backed by science and that focus on mindfulness and compassion. Sessions are a safe space to untangle patterns, build capacity, and reconnect with what sustains you. You can do this right now, in the life you’re living.
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Small, steady shifts create lasting change
We believe people are far more capable than they often feel in difficult moments. Our role isn’t to “fix” you, but to help you develop the tools and perspective that make change feel possible and sustainable.
We honour what feels real and right for you, trusting that growth comes from staying true to your own rhythm. Throughout our work, meaningful shifts unfold naturally through habits that last beyond quick fixes.
When you’re ready to intentionally shape a life that reflects your deepest values, this space is for you.
Your Life Is Happening Right Now
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
If you’re looking for steady support and practical tools that work with your life, not against it, let’s talk.
If you’re all set to dive in, go ahead and schedule your session in our client portal.