My interest in mindfulness began in 2013 when I developed Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). With a medicinal cure yet to be discovered, I spent the next 7 years searching for ways to manage my symptoms and navigate the challenges of living with a chronic illness. During my journey back to full health, I was struck by how Mindfulness had the potential to not only ease the effects of ill-health and adversity, but also to cultivate peace, balance and greater wellbeing.
A new career path followed, and in 2021 I graduated from the Open University with an Honours degree in psychology, and in 2022 I completed my 12-month MBCT-L mindfulness teacher training course with the Oxford University Mindfulness Foundation.
I have recently spent two years teaching mindfulness at The Oberlands mental health and wellbeing centre in Guernsey, and now offer on-island private tuition to individuals, groups and businesses with a focus on nurturing our capacity for happiness and wellbeing through mindfulness.