I am a Mindfulness Teacher, Supervisor and Teacher Trainer for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. I am also a BACP Accredited Psychological Therapist and have integrated Mindfulness Practices into my therapeutic work with young people and adults since 2015. I currently teach Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World, and adapted MBCT courses for adolescents and parents/carers in NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), to Staff groups and in the Community.
Qualifications
- Mindfulness-based Intervention -Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI-TAC) – Level 1 & 2 Training to support in using the MBI-TAC in Supervision and for the assessment of qualifying Teachers, Mindfulness Network
- Apprenticeship in Mindfulness Teacher Training, Sussex Mindfulness Centre
- Mindfulness Supervision Training (General and IAPT specific), Mindfulness Network & UK Mindfulness Centres Collaboration
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Teacher training, Oxford Mindfulness Centre
- MBCT for Life – Teacher training, Oxford Mindfulness Centre
- Foundations in Mindfulness-based Approaches (MBCT & MBSR), Sussex Mindfulness Centre
- Professional Licence in Zen Shiatsu, Zen School of Shiatsu
- PG Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, Gestalt Centre
- BSc Psychology, University of Manchester
Teaching-Training Specialisms
- MBCT for Clinical Settings
- MBCT for general wellbeing, staff groups, and community
- Adapted MBCT for Adolescents in Schools and Clinical Settings
- MBCT for Life
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World for staff, parent/carer and community groups
- Adapted MBIs for individuals
- Delivering Mindfulness Workshops in workplaces and festivals
Supervision Experience
I have delivered Mindfulness Supervision to trainee, newly qualified and experienced Mindfulness Teachers since 2018. I also have extensive experience of offering Clinical Supervision to Psychological Therapists and Mental Health professionals in the NHS, public sector and private practice. I am trained in using the MBI-TAC to support the supervision process and for the assessment of students in training. I am particularly experienced in supervising newly qualified teachers and those with wobbly confidence levels.
Supervision Specialisms
- MBCT
- Adapted MBCT for Adolescents
- MBCT for Life
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World
- NHS
- Mental Health settings, including CYP and Adult IAPT Services
- Education and Public Sector
Personal Practice
My personal mindfulness and meditation practice, both formal and informal, is an integral, non-negotiable, and continually resourced part of my life. I have practised meditation and various forms of mindful movement since 1997. I particularly value opportunities to practice in community and continue to be nourished and inspired by teachings, practice and experiences on retreats, which I attend on my own and with my children.
Further info
For further information, please visit: www.mindfulnesshastings.co.uk or www.sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
