Mrs MacLaughter

I hold a BA (Hons) in Acting and a PGCE in Education from Strathclyde University. Since 2009, I have been dedicated to supporting Scotland’s young people, helping them build confidence and become highly effective communicators. I am also a certified Usui Reiki Master, and since 2017, I have been working as a holistic teacher, witnessing the healing transformations that occur when clients find empowerment on their inner journey.

Katy-Anne McGlade

founder of Mrs MacLaughter.

"I wholeheartedly believe that Laughter is food for the soul and that it has the power to transform lives.

My journey began in 2011, after my successful battle with Small Cell Cervical Cancer. This life changing event made me realise the importance of prioritising my wellbeing. The creation of Mrs MacLaughter coincides with celebrating my 40th birthday, I think it is a poignant symbol resilience and a reminder of how laughter can help us even in the toughest of times.

Discovering Laughter Yoga as part of my own holistic journey felt like the final piece of the puzzle. Beginning as a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and then becoming a certified and accredited Laughter Yoga Teacher which in turn led to the creation of Mrs MacLaughter - Scotland’s Initiated Laughter Advocate; helping others live vibrant and joyful lives by using Initiated Laughter (Laughter Yoga) and other wellbeing tools to support their overall health .

Throughout my career, it has been my honour to work with diverse individuals in various settings, including one-to-one sessions, large groups, and assemblies. These experiences shape the workshops and programmes I create, ensuring that attendees are actively engaged and empowered.

We offer a range of workshops and programmes designed to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing through the healing power of laughter. We provide MacWellbeing S.E.L.K.I.E certifications to those who work with us in recognition and celebration of their efforts to empower themselves and others through laughter-based practices.

It is a fun and easy way of restoring balance when life gets stressful or hectic.

While laughter can’t remove difficulties from our lives, it can provide respite and build resilience."

Our Services:

I also enjoy developing creative content for digital platforms, storytelling projects, and performance-based work—combining structure with spontaneity to bring ideas to life.

Mrs MacLaughter can deliver a stand alone event or provide a full wellbeing programme.

Experience a transformation when you harness the healing power of your laughter. Let the unifying language of Laughter create connections.

Discover the wonders of laughter yoga and initiated laughter for yourself, your school, your workplace, your organisation or your community.

'Together, one Brave-Hearty Laugh at a time!’ #BraveHeartyLaugh

Contact Mrs MacLaughter today.

“When I started the class I didn’t know anyone. By the end of it we felt like lifelong friends"

"Really great new experience. Thank you! Would have been skeptical but feel great after."

MacLaughter Lines - Testimonials

"A great release - could feel the endorphins doing their work."

“Very good, Very good, Yeh!"

“So happy and I am grateful that I joined the session. The lady (Mrs MacLaughter) is good at getting my inner child out"