About Me

Hi, I'm Toby. I'm a qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and I've been teaching since 2021. I teach 8-week group MBSR courses for the general public, in-person and online. I also offer one to one mindfulness coaching, group workshops and regular drop-in classes. I've been practicing mindfulness since 2006. I discovered mindfulness through the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn after going through some really difficult times in my life. Regular mindfulness practice was life-changing for me and I'm passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness through my teaching practice. My MBSR teacher training qualification is from Mindfulness UK, and I also have additional Mindfulness Teacher training certification by The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation (approved by the British Psychological Society). I have regular supervision, attend CPD events to further my learning, and meditation retreats to deepen my practice. Mindfulness practice drew me to reconnect with nature and stillness through walking and being in wild places. This remains a true passion for me and led to me completing a basic level Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing practitioner qualification in 2022. I aspire to bring a warm & friendly, inclusive and creative approach to mindfulness teaching and feel honoured to be doing this special work that is much needed in our frantic world.