About Presence of Mind

I had lived life on high alert, and being a single mother and the only breadwinner had taken its toll. I was, to use a word used regularly by Ruby Wax, “Frazzled”.

Thanks to someone recommending Ruby Wax’s books to me, several years ago, I listened to one of her audio books. She spoke extensively about how Mindfulness had helped her and I was fascinated. Everything resonated so deeply and this felt like the right solution.

Mindfulness changed my life

I began to consume everything I could find about Mindfulness and took an 8-week course. I can honestly say it changed my life. My perspective changed, I was calmer, I was happier, and I was more confident to make the decisions in life that were best for me.

The opportunity of redundancy

So when the opportunity for redundancy came and I was faced with a choice of what to do next, it was an easy decision to make. I had trained people for the best part of 20 years and I was passionate about telling the world about Mindfulness.

I retrained to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Kathy Ward from Mindful Academy International, and subsequently began a Masters in Mindfulness with Bangor University (The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice) studying under some of the most renowned experts in Mindfulness in the UK.

I am now dedicated to helping others through teaching mindfulness and invite you to join one of my ‘Taster Sessions’ free of charge. As well as teaching courses to groups and individuals, I regularly work with three difference cancer support centres, a carers organisation and I run a bi-weekly meditation group as well as retreats (day and residential). More information about upcoming events can be found here: www.bookwhen.com/presenceofmind

Qualifications

DipTCL – Trinity College of Music, London

Certificate in Training Practice – CIPD

Certificate in Business Administration – Glasgow University

Mindfulness Teacher Training Pathway – CPD accredited training through Mindful Academy International with Kathy Ward

Masters in Mindfulness (with Distinction) – Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice

Certificate in Teaching Competence (Advanced) – Bangor CMRP