What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of being present - in the 'here and now' - noticing our thoughts, feelings and sensations with acceptance, compassion and non-judgement.

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Mindfulness = awareness in the present moment, wherever you are and whatever you are doing

Meditation = the act of sitting (usually) and bringing your attention to a chosen focus e.g. the breath

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Neither Mindfulness nor meditation are about 'getting rid of thoughts' or 'emptying the mind' as is commonly misunderstood. It is really the process of observing your thoughts, and noticing the space between them.

When we learn to do this we open ourselves up to more choice, more peace and more happiness.

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For some of the research on the effectiveness of mindfulness click here.

Mindfulness

1-to-1s

Mindfulness in counselling

As Mindfulness is all about awareness, acceptance, compassion and non-judgement it integrates seamlessly into my counselling work. If appropriate, I can teach you meditations, techniques and perspectives to help you work with your emotions to gain more clarity, calm and compassion for yourself and others.

For more info on counselling, click here.

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One to one Mindfulness teaching

If you would like some individual Mindfulness coaching either to deepen your practice in general or to work on a specific issue in your life I can offer one off or ad hoc Mindfulness sessions.

£45 (50 mins) 

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Mindfulness for groups

Workshops

I offer 2 'off the shelf' Mindfulness workshops:

Introduction to Mindfulness

and

Mindfulness for Modern Life

You can find out more about these here

Or, if you'd like a Mindfulness workshop with a specific purpose in mind you can get in touch to discuss something bespoke.

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Morning/lunchtime sessions

Create some breathing space during the working day.

I can provide regular 30 minute mindfulness sessions for calm and focus during the working day.

Mindfulness for groups

8 week course

This in depth course gives participants the skills to use Mindfulness in many areas of their lives; bringing more calm, contentment and resilience.  Includes: experiencing a variety of meditation techniques, learning how to adapt Mindfulness principles to modern life and the valuable experience of sharing learning with a group of peers.

Like with anything you're learning, the more time you put in the more you will get from the practice. This course is an investment in your mental health.

I've had nothing but excellent feedback for this course so far, just ask if you'd like to see the data.

8 x 1 hour sessions to be held weekly at your venue.

Mindfulness in nature

A great way to practice Mindfulness is by connecting to nature.

For more about how I work with nature for wellbeing click here.

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To see if I have any Natural Mindfulness events coming up, such as Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) click here.