About Mindful Being

Hello, I'm Amy, founder of Mindful Being.

I created Mindful Being to support people through the twists, turns and transitions of life. Through mindfulness, compassion, coaching and Reiki, I offer spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves and develop the awareness, confidence and inner resources to navigate change.

Whether you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, facing a transition, questioning your direction, or simply wanting to feel more connected and grounded, sometimes having the right kind of space and support can make a meaningful difference.

A little about my journey

I've turned to many of these practices myself at different stages of my life. Through career changes, moving between countries, relationships and other periods of uncertainty and transition, I've experienced first-hand the value of having compassionate people alongside me.

I've learned that we don't always need someone to tell us what to do. Sometimes we need someone to create the space for us to pause, listen more deeply and reconnect with our own wisdom.

That belief is at the heart of my work.

I see my role as creating a supportive space where you can explore what matters to you, recognise your strengths and develop the confidence to make choices that feel more aligned.

Mindfulness, compassion and coaching

I offer mindfulness and compassion training for individuals and groups, helping people develop practical skills and a sustainable personal practice.

I also provide coaching with a particular interest in workplace wellbeing, career and life transitions, self-awareness and self-trust. My coaching approach is strongly influenced by my training and experience in mindfulness and compassion, allowing us to bring greater awareness and curiosity to the challenges you're experiencing.

Alongside mindfulness and coaching, I offer Reiki — a gentle, relaxing practice that can provide a dedicated space for rest, reflection and wellbeing.

Sessions and programmes are available online and in person for individuals, groups and organisations.

My experience and training

I trained as a mindfulness and compassion teacher with the Mindfulness Association and have my academic accreditation in Mindfulness Studies from Aberdeen University. I am a registered teacher with BAMBA (British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches). I am a trained coach and member of the Association for Coaching.

I've been teaching mindfulness for more than 10 years, both in the UK and internationally.

My earlier career began in Community Development, working alongside young people, adults and groups to strengthen wellbeing, build capacity and support people to have greater influence over their lives.

I went on to develop extensive experience in facilitation, coaching, leadership and service management across the third sector, public sector, addictions services and higher education.

I've spent more than two decades working in leadership and management roles, giving me a realistic understanding of the pressures and complexities faced by people working in middle and senior management.

A coaching approach grounded in real experience

Coaching is about creating the conditions for you to explore what's happening, understand yourself more deeply and recognise the resources you already have. It is holding up a kindly mirror which helps you deepen trust in yourself.

Mindfulness and compassion can help us become more aware of our thoughts, emotions and patterns without becoming overwhelmed by them. Coaching can then help us turn that awareness into meaningful choices and action.

I'm particularly interested in the point where self-awareness meets change — helping people develop the courage and confidence to create lives, relationships and ways of working that feel more aligned with who they are.

I'm continually inspired by witnessing people uncover their own wisdom and discover that they may have more capacity, choice and possibility than they initially realised.

“We cannot solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
— Albert Einstein