I am a Mindfulness Teacher, Supervisor, Teacher Trainer and Retreat Lead, and up until December 2025 I held the post of Training and Retreat Lead at the Mindfulness Network.
I continue to teach, supervise, train and guide retreats for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre and in various other settings. I am trained and experienced in teaching and supervising Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World, Adapted and Inclusive Mindfulness-based offerings and Compassionate Leadership Training courses. I am also a Director of the BuddhaDharmaSangha Community Interest Company, organising annual community family-friendly camping retreats.
For many years I worked in NHS mental health services, including in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) teaching adapted MBCT courses for adolescents and parents/carers. I am also a Qigong Teacher and a BACP Accredited Psychological Therapist and integrate Mindfulness and Compassion Practices into my therapeutic work.
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, 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
Supervision Rates
1 hour individual session – £50-£60
½ hour individual session – £25-£35
Please note: I do my best to offer supervision at reduced rates to new teachers or those who are needing to offer courses at a reduced rate to participants. Do mention this, if necessary, during our initial contact meeting.
Please see our Supervision FAQs for more details on the cost of supervision.
Personal Practice
My personal mindfulness and meditation practice, both formal and informal, is an integral, non-negotiable and continually resourcing part of my life. I have practiced 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
