Welcome to A Mindful Life

Find Calm, Build Resilience, Thrive. Mindfulness for Mental Health, Physical Health and Overall Wellbeing.

One Breath at a Time...

About Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of paying full attention to the present moment with curiosity and without judgement. It involves being aware of your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings in a calm and focussed way. Instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, mindfulness encourages you to experience life as it unfolds, moment by moment.

Mindfulness is an easy to learn skill that can be cultivated with practice and patience. It offers a pathway to greater self-awareness and a more fulfilled life by helping you stay connected to the present moment. Mindfulness, like learning any new skill, involves understanding the practice, building it up gradually, and committing to it consistently. By establishing a regular daily practice of around 20 minutes, you can experience numrous health benefits, many of which are backed by strong scientific research. Over time, Mindfulness can enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, improve emotional wellbeing, and support overall health.

Mindfulness features in 13 National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guidelines in the UK. This means that mindfulness practice has been recognised as an intervention that has sufficient clinical evidence to support its use in the UK including depression in adults and children, anxiety, pain, social anxiety disorder and mental wellbeing at work. The clinical guidelines are supported by multiple clinical research studies which demonstrate the effectiveness of this discipline in many areas of health care and wellbeing.

Key Aspects of Mindfulness

Present Moment Awareness:

Mindfulness can teach you how to observe the present moment without judgment. This involves being fully engaged with what you are doing, where you are, and who you are with, rather than being preoccupied with 'thinking' about past events or future worries.

Acceptance and Non-Judgement

A critical component of mindfulness is accepting your experiences without labelling them as "good" or "bad." This non-judgmental stance helps in reducing self-critical thoughts and promotes a more compassionate view towards oneself and others.

Mindful Breathing:

One of the simplest forms of mindfulness practice is focusing on your breath. By paying attention to the natural rhythm of your breathing, you can anchor yourself in the present and calm your mind.

Awareness of Thoughts and Feelings:

Mindfulness involves observing your thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them. This awareness can help you develop a better understanding of your mental patterns and emotional responses.

Integration into Daily Life

Mindfulness is not limited to meditation sessions. It can be incorporated into everyday activities like eating, walking, or listening by paying full attention to the experience without distraction.

Get in touch

Contact me if you would like to have a chat about any of the therapies I offer, or to ask about booking Mindfulness sessions. Alternatively, you can contact me on

+44 07717537124

Fees & availability

Fees

8-week courses: £240 per person

One-to-one mindfulness : £65 per hour

Mindfulness at work: £POA

Charities/not-for-profit organisations

I support a limited number of charities annually, pro bono, with introductory mindfulness sessions and/or courses. Please contact me for more information and to check availability.

My location

I see clients from Surrey and the surrounding areas. I also offer online sessions via Zoom for clients across the UK.

To find out more about mindfulness therapy or to enquire about bookings, contact me on +44 07717537124.

You can also get in touch with me, using my secure and confidential online contact form.