I’ve always been fascinated by what happens inside us.

By the way we can get caught up in thoughts and feelings, but also experience moments of beauty, love, freedom and connection. And by the deeper sense we have of who we are, where we belong, and how we find our place in the world.

25 years ago, in the face of persistent anxiety, I started practising mindfulness. Over time, I found that the practice helped me feel less overwhelmed, see more clearly what was happening inside me, and become more comfortable in my own skin.

It also opened up a deeper interest in how we learn to live with ourselves, with other people, and with the lives we find ourselves in.

For the past 15 years, I have been supporting others as they explore mindfulness, through groups and one-to-one work.

Over that time, I’ve come to value a few things in particular. One is simplicity. Mindfulness can easily become complicated, but some of the most useful ways of learning it are remarkably straightforward. Programmes such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction provide a clear, practical foundation and give people time to learn through experience.

At the same time, people are different. What helps one person may not help another, so flexibility matters too. I’m interested in finding ways of working that fit the person in front of me, rather than expecting everyone to approach practice in the same way.

And increasingly, I’ve come to see how much it matters that we do this with other people. Practice can be very personal, but it does not have to be solitary. Learning, reflecting and practising alongside others can help us feel supported, see things we might otherwise miss, and keep going over time.

These days, much of my work takes place through The Mindfulness Project, where I’m Co-Director. I teach mindfulness in groups and one-to-one, and co-lead In Good Company, our ongoing mindfulness practice community. I also supervise mindfulness teachers through the Mindfulness Network.

In terms of professional training, I trained to teach mindfulness at the Centre for Mindfulness, Research and Practice, Bangor University, and hold a Master’s degree in Teaching Mindfulness. I am registered with the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches and follow the UK Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers. With a background in osteopathy and a Master’s degree in Pain Science, I have experience supporting people living with pain.

If you’d like to explore working together, or simply have a question about any of what I do, please get in touch. I’d be very happy to hear from you.