Qualifications & Experience

MindfulnessUK Trained Teacher
MBSR Teacher Trained
A robust teacher training pathway accredited by the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA)

Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals
(British Mindfulness Academy)
A more introductory qualification for healthcare professionals to teach mindfulness sessions.

Project Advisory Board HEADS: UP
Member of Advisory Board (2020 - 2022) for Glasgow Caledonian University research project investigating the effectiveness of 8-week Mindfulness programmes for stroke survivors.

MSc. Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
Both in NHS and charity sector
Specialised in working with those with neurological conditions, their carers and young adults with learning disabilities.

BSc. Pharmacology & Physiology
University of Manchester

Particular areas of experience:

• Long-term health conditions especially neurological conditions as an Occupational Therapist  e.g. Stroke, Parkinsons, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis

• Women who have experienced sexual violence/complex trauma
  Where I incorporate David Treleaven's Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness approach. 

• Young adults with learning disabilities

• Family carers