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 I haven't always known this stuff.....

My journey into mindfulness began in 2016, after a career as a Chartered Surveyor, when I completed an 8-week mindfulness course with York MBSR/Northern Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion.

I was captivated by the themes and principles of mindfulness and found the practices helped me navigate a particularly challenging period in my life. It was truly life-changing.

The course supported me in recognising and shifting old, unhelpful patterns of thinking, while developing a daily meditation practice that continues to shape both my personal life and the way I support others today.

 

In 2017, I continued my mindfulness journey by training as a mindfulness teacher, completing the Paws b professional training course with the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP), designed for children aged 7–11.

I am fully trained to deliver this curriculum within school settings and can also offer the next stage, .breathe—a four-session programme designed to support students through key transition years (ages 9–14).

These programmes can be integrated into a wider Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum or delivered as a focused transition programme to help young people develop awareness, resilience, emotional skills, and confidence.

 

I have also completed Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 12–18 year olds with the British Mindfulness Institute.

This accredited training has provided me with the advanced knowledge and practical skills to teach mindfulness and meditation to young people, creating bespoke meditations and mindful activities that can be adapted to support teenagers from all backgrounds and stages of life.

 

In March 2022, I completed the Professional Coaching Skills Award with Reflective Mind/The Institute of Coaching Skills, marking the next step on my journey towards ICF accreditation.

In 2022 I completed my ICF (International Coaching Federation ) accreditation as an ACC Coach. Over the course of a year, I completed 75 hours of coach-specific training, more than 100 hours of recorded and logged coaching practice, together with extensive mentoring and assessment. This rigorous training equipped me to deliver coaching that meets the high professional standards and competencies expected by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ensuring my clients receive ethical, effective, and evidence-informed support.

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As my work evolved, it became increasingly clear that there was a growing need to better support neurodivergent individuals and families. This inspired me to become neurodiversity-affirming and undertake specialist training in ADHD, enabling me to offer informed, compassionate support tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of ADHD.​

 

 In 2026, I became a Certified ADHD-Informed Coach through The Gold Mind Academy, completing 100 hours of specialist, ICF-affiliated training designed to align with PCC coaching competencies. This advanced training gave me a deeper understanding of the unique strengths, challenges, and coaching considerations involved in supporting clients with ADHD.

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The training I have chosen allows me to tailor mindfulness to each individual, helping every client develop a personal practice that feels realistic, meaningful, and sustainable.

Many of my adult clients describe this work as life-changing—not just for themselves, but for future generations. I couldn't agree more. By supporting parents, we create a Mindful Legacy that helps children grow up with greater emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence.

 

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TODAY

 

I now work with children, adults, and evolving businesses on a weekly basis, providing wellbeing support to help create a healthier work, school, and life balance.

I offer a safe, supportive space to pause, reflect, and talk through challenges, while developing practical tools and personalised strategies that work. Through my BEYOU and Think Differently programmes, alongside advanced mindfulness practices, I support individuals and organisations looking to strengthen wellbeing, resilience, and continued growth.

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What does Mindfulness do?

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming aware of our bodies, our surroundings, and the thoughts and emotions we experience.

The challenge is that, in busy modern life, our bodies are often in one place while our minds are somewhere else. Constant mental chatter can pull us away from the present moment, leaving us operating on autopilot rather than feeling connected to ourselves.

Mindfulness mentoring and coaching with MindfulMeSchool helps you reconnect, build awareness, and develop practical skills to feel more present, balanced, and resilient.

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How Does Mindfulness Support ADHD?

​Mindfulness helps children and parents with ADHD improve focus, regulate emotions, manage stress, reduce impulsivity, and build resilience. With regular practice, it supports calmer minds, stronger relationships, and greater confidence in everyday life.

 

For practical tips, insights, and conversations with like-minded parents, visit my Instagram page.

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*You can find me on the MiSP website: mindfulnessinschools.org, click "bring mindfulness to your school" and scroll down to locate a Paws b Teacher. 

You can also find me on the 2026 ICF Register  .