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I am a qualified mindfulness teacher, and a recently retired GP (have worked in the NHS for over 30 years). I continue to work as a GP lecturer teaching medical students across the medical curriculum with a particular interest in wellbeing, health coaching, mentoring and mindfulness. I have delivered mindfulness courses to medical students and workshops to staff. I have recently joined the Centre for Mindfulness and Well-being as an associate. I have assisted in leading a retreat, and will be jointly delivering a mindfulness-based stress reduction course in the autumn.Background Experience and ExpertiseSince qualifying as a doctor, I have always had a special interest in mental health and wellbeing. After completing my GP training, I spent a year working in Psychiatry, and I gained a Newcastle University Certificate in Counselling. I have used those skills throughout my career, developing them further by training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This enabled me to work therapeutically with suitable patients with anxiety and/or mild depression using CBT techniques adapted for General Practice, alongside guided self-help. This background ultimately led me to become interested in mindfulness not only as a therapeutic tool, but also as a powerful way to boost contentment, well-being and resilience.I trained as a teacher with Mindfulness Now, qualifying in September 2022. The training focused on how to teach the key elements of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), either over an 8 week course, or adapted for shorter targeted sessions.I also have a Diploma in Occupational Medicine and worked for several years providing services to a wide variety of clients in healthcare and corporations. I supported employees through illness and communicated with managers and HR to adapt conditions and workplaces. Enabling clients to return to work in a way that was positive and productive was extremely satisfying. I am pleased to see well-being in the workplace becoming increasingly valued, and I believe mindfulness practice can contribute greatly to this by enhancing performance, improving relationships, and reducing sickness.I am registered with the Mindfulness Teachers Register, Mindfulness Now, UK College of Mindfulness Meditation.My other qualifications include MBBS (Medical degree, Newcastle University) MRCGP (GP qualification); Dip Occ Med (Diploma Occupational medicine); PG Cert. Medical Education; Certificate in Counseling, Newcastle University

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