About Me

I am a mindfulness teacher, teacher-trainer with over a decade of experience. Since 2014, I have been delivering mindfulness-based programmes in a range of settings, with a particular focus on accessibility, trauma sensitivity, and social impact.

My specialist interest lies in adapting Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for adoptive parents.  I have been teaching “Caring for You, Caring for Me,” a tailored version of MBCT, to families supported by Coram Adoption Agency for many years.

Alongside my teaching, I work as a therapist at the Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter. Here, I offer an adapted four-week MBCT programme for adults who fall ‘in the gap’ between primary and secondary care services, including individuals with bipolar disorder and psychosis.

I regularly teach MBCT and MBCT for Life to NHS staff groups and members of the public.

I am committed to widening access to mindfulness-based approaches. I am particularly interested in reaching individuals who may face barriers to participation, including those in recovery from alcohol or substance misuse and people living in temporary accommodation. My work in these areas includes developing and facilitating nature-based mindfulness programmes that integrate sensory awareness, gentle movement, and trauma-informed practice.

I also work at Shapham Retreat Centre, where I’m proud to be part of an organisation committed to the well-being of both individuals and the environment. This setting offers a unique opportunity to support deep rest, reflection, and connection with community and  the natural world.