PRACTICE FOR LIFE

Working with people & organisations in education, business & communities

As the first qualified teacher in the UK of Stanford University’s mindfulness and compassion course (CCT), and a certified Mindfulness In Schools Teacher, my passion for contemplative practices comes from their potential for personal, social and organisational transformation. They can help us in understanding ourselves, our relationships, and our societies more clearly and compassionately. I use a secular approach, integrating contemporary psychology, along with philosophy and creative media. My intention is to help people discover the joy, wisdom and resilience that these practices can offer, and to help them explore how this can support them in their life, work and community.

Some of the feedback people have been kind enough to offer…

‘The CCT course has taken me on an inspiring, emotional and life changing journey. In just 8 weeks my perception has been changed and I have been able to break old habits with compassion and mindfulness both for myself and those around me. This is just the beginning! I loved this course and didn’t want it to end. Emily is a fantastic source of knowledge, compassion and support. I would recommend this course to anyone.’

CCT participant

A fabulous, deeply practical and intensely useful learning experience, leading to a real understanding of how compassion can be used not only to help deal with your own problems but also how to ride with more ease the problems of others and the world. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to take their practice of mindfulness to the next stage.

Dr. Nick Smith, MBBS, MBA.

CCT (online) participant

The CCT is brilliant for everyone – irrespective of whether they are completely new to meditation or want to deepen their understanding and relationship with it. Emily is a skilful and kind trainer with tons of experience and the unique ability to create an atmosphere that enables open and honest conversations. I highly recommend the CTT to anyone who is curious about meditation and compassion.

Karin Mueller

Executive Coach

‘The meditation was fully booked almost as soon as it was announced! Afterwards everyone was raving about how relaxing it was. Emily really put everyone at ease and it was a great introduction to meditation, especially in a busy workplace.’

Sarah House

House of Fraser – meditation in a corporate setting

‘Even when I was exhausted at the end of day’s work and didn’t feel like going to a session I always left feeling so pleased that I went. Emily was an extremely positive mentor throughout the course and she facilitated an open and friendly atmosphere among the participants. I would recommend it to anyone, whether you’ve never mediated before (like me).’

CCT participant

‘I really enjoy the classes. The course has helped me to reinforce and accelerate changes that I was making in my life and Emily is a fantastic and gifted facilitator.’

Ben Carter

CCT participant

‘I came to the course not really knowing what I would get out of it, and found myself drawn back each week, wanting to learn more, to feel better, to BE better – through meditation, and understanding and practising compassion. This is a tool for life, and I hope more people get to hear about it – it can change lives!’

CCT participant

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‘This is really a life-changing course!’

CCT participant

I really enjoyed Emily’s course. I found it supportive and enlightening. The moments of stillness in the room during the meditations were wonderful. Emily held the space brilliantly and allowed everyone to speak, if they wanted to, with such compassion and kindness.