The OMF is fortunate to have a family of dedicated and skilled mindfulness teachers/trainers/researchers and operational staff who share the OMF’s values/mission. They work to deliver the OMF’s goals across research, training, MBCT provision and education. They are a vital, valued and essential part of the OMF.
James Macdonald
Teacher
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has specialised in experiential approaches to therapy. I trained in MBCT at the OMF, starting with the 8 day residential in Ammerdown in 2014, moving on to the Foundation Course in 2015/2016 and finally completing the MSt in MBCT in 2018 (for which I was awarded a distinction)....
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Susan MacPherson
Teacher and Mentor to Teachers in Training
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist and experienced MBCT Teacher, Trainer and Supervisor. I have worked in the NHS in a range of adult mental health services, and also in private practice and university settings. I contribute to the teaching, training, supervision and mentoring...
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Makeda McKenzie
Trustee, Teacher and Trainer
Based in Trinidad & Tobago, I am a former human resource professional and the present-day founder and principal consultant of the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute (CMI). After my own experience with workplace burnout and chronic stress, and having benefited tremendously from the mindfulness-based stress...
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Neil Midgley
Teacher and Communications Advisor
First, I was a corporate lawyer, qualifying as a litigator at the City firm of Linklaters in the 1990s. Then I decided to change careers, became a newspaper journalist in the 2000s, and ended up as the media editor of the Daily Telegraph. These high-pressure jobs ultimately caused me to burn out – and...
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Per Norrgren
Mentor
Until 2009, I was an IT executive managing services and delivery of large projects around Europe. However, the stress of the role led me to MBCT and I discovered for myself the huge benefits of mindfulness to transform my life both personally and professionally. After training to teach MBSR and MBCT in...
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Ee Lin Ong
Teacher and Trainer
I am curious human being going through the cycles of life who has had the choice and blessings of encountering psychology, mindfulness and depths of ancient wisdom. I delight in bringing together the strengths to meet needs and contribute to touching into wellbeing within each one of us. What do I...
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Jun Pang
Trainer - Chinese Programmes
Jun Pang is a psychological counselor and social worker in Guangzhou China. He is a certified MBCT teacher of the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, and trained in Mindfulness-Based Supervision through the...
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Susan Peacock
Trainer
I’m a Chartered Coaching Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC and Mindfulness MBSR trainer. Mindfulness has had a powerful influence on my life whether working with individuals or teams in public or private sector organisations or while I’m rowing on the Thames near our home in...
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Philippa Pearce
Finance & Grant Capture Officer
I’m based in the North Wales area and have an extensive administration background working mainly within the NHS in Primary Care Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups. I take care of anything Finance related, including processing and paying invoices, issuing refunds, arranging payment plans...
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