My Journey

At the age of fifty, I found myself suddenly single, jobless, and without a home after three decades of stability. This unexpected turn left me feeling lost, searching for a new direction. I made a bold decision: I gave away nearly all my possessions, keeping only three boxes of photos of my children and a single suitcase of clothes, to embark on a fresh start.

Opportunities for true new beginnings are rare, and despite the daunting challenges ahead, I was determined to make the rest of my life different. I journeyed to Nepal, driven by a lifelong curiosity about Buddhism. It was there that my life underwent a profound transformation.

Immersed in the rich tapestry of Nepalese culture and Tibetan Buddhism for a month, I witnessed firsthand the contrast between poverty and genuine happiness. This experience opened my eyes to the profound value of life in all its forms.

One quote by Milarepa resonated deeply with me during this time: 'My religion is to live and die without regret.'

Upon returning to London, I embraced a conscious, intentional way of living. In 2017, I formally became a Buddhist by taking refuge and later obtained certifications in Mindfulness teaching and Life Coaching with NLP.

Since then, I've dedicated myself to helping individuals navigating divorce, separation, and breakups, as well as those dealing with cancer, loss, and bereavement.

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Personal Achievements

I completed an intensive level 5 Coaching with NLP diploma with Simply Changing. I’ve worked on one to one coaching basis with people going through a variety of challenges, including divorce, loss and bereavement.

I trained with Trish Bartley at the University of Bangor to teach Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer and I am a Mindfulness Association-approved teacher. I’ve taught Mindfulness in Cancer support, schools, mental health, and private clients. My clients have included Nightingale Cancer Support and Cherry Lodge Barnet.

I’ve run projects with Enfield Council and Tottenham Hotspurs Foundation.

I am a qualified secondary school teacher, awarded the post-nominal letters MCCT in recognition of my membership in the Chartered College of Teaching. I’ve worked in schools across the country supporting children and teachers in some of the most deprived areas of the country.

Although I left school with no qualifications at thirty-eight and with three young children at home I started studying for a degree, securing my place following an entrance test. After eight years of hard work, I managed to achieve a first-class honours degree and a Masters in Teaching.