I have always been fascinated by looking inwards. A sense that what happens inside us is worth paying attention to.

I started exploring mindfulness as a teenager, but like many people I didn't understand it and couldn't make it work. In my early 20s, in the face of persistent and increasing anxiety, I began to learn in a more concerted way. Even so, learning from some of the most experienced people around, I seemed to spend most of my time lost and stuck.

Looking back, that’s hardly surprising. No-one even asked me what I wanted. Instead, they presented all sorts of deep and meaningful ideas about things that, interesting as they were, didn't have much to do with what I wanted and needed.

But I needed something, so I kept at it. Slowly I found something that worked for me. As I found my way with mindfulness, I found that I wasn't so overwhelmed by anxiety. At the same time, I began to discover my ability to see more clearly what was happening inside me and to feel more comfortable in my own skin.

These days I'm most interested in what works for people. This has to do with what they really want. I have an open-minded approach and love working with people to discover what works for them. I am fascinated by how we learn as individuals and what makes the difference for meaningful learning. Curiosity and compassion seem to be key ingredients. So is space. Space to learn, to play, to rest, to grow.

My approach is that of a coach and a guide. I know the territory well. And I know that in the end, if you really want to learn, you have to find your own way and be your own guide. I can help you do that.

It's not a problem if you find this sort of thing difficult. I love working with people who have tried things like mindfulness and meditation and for one reason or another found that it didn't work for them. We can work it out together.

In terms of professional training, I trained to teach mindfulness at the Centre for Mindfulness, Research and Practice, Bangor University, and have a Masters in Teaching Mindfulness. I am registered with the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches and follow the UK Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers. I also supervise mindfulness teachers through the Mindfulness Network. With a background in osteopathy and a Masters degree in Pain Science, I have experience in helping people with pain.

If you have any questions about learning mindfulness, how I work in particular or would like to explore working together, feel free to send me an email or schedule a free conversation. I would love to hear from you.