Netherlands-born Kate Coenen is the founder and director of Living Senses Group, a garden design, landscaping and ecotherapy business based in the leafy outer-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. With her team of designers and landscapers, Living Senses specialises in designing and creating landscapes with therapeutic appeal, assisting people in joyfully reconnecting with nature.

With qualifications in garden design, horticulture and ecotherapy, Kate brings extensive knowledge to the therapeutic landscapes space. To those who are learning or keen to acquire more advanced skills, she frequently offers ecotherapy sessions and workshops. Kate also guest lectures at University of Melbourne, speaks at conferences and various garden clubs.

Living Senses is highly experienced in landscape construction,and works in a variety of settings, including residential sites and public spaces (hospitals, schools, community projects etc). We work with people of all abilities and service NDIS participants as well as NDIS providers to assist their work. By choosing Living Senses you can be assured to work with a passionate and professional team, providing you with the highest levels of care and dedication to your project.

Kate Coenen is an proud, active full member and sponsor of Therapeutic Horticulture Australia.