‘As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.’

– Marianne Williamson

My insight into human thriving and the mind-body-spirit connection is the result of research, my own trauma recovery journey, and the following multi-disciplinary study:

  • Training as a Counsellor to Masters Degree level & as a Teacher of adults & young people
  • 20+ years of Coaching & Mentoring experience
  • 17 years researching the role of breathing in assisting recovering & optimising well being & quality of life (this led me to the creation of Breath Perception®)
  • Training as a Reiki Teacher in Thailand over 2.5 years
  • Studying for 2.5 years in Thailand, Meditation practices endorsed by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (N.I.C.E) in the treatment of difficulties associated with stress & anxiety
  • Training in Massage & Bodywork (including Thai, Indian & Reflexology)
  • Studying Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
  • 20+ years exploring Mysticism, Yoga & Meditation

Below, I have shared my story so you can get to know me and whether I’m the person you’re looking for.

Early Life

My early life was defined by an affinity for ponies and the natural world. This taught me about stillness, resonance and being connected to who we really are. Our souls. A riding accident at age 12 catapulted me into adolescence, in which I experienced chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, disability and episodes of depression. Grateful to be alive, I developed a glass half-full attitude and continued with my life.

In the decade that followed I underwent five operations and walked with a stick. Through surgery my mobility was restored and my physical pain ended. During this period I became a student of Yoga and Meditation.

Education

Receiving my under graduate degree in Human Communication from Manchester University, I trained as a Teacher and worked internationally throughout my twenties, developing insight into different cultures and what is means to provide a safe space in which people can learn and grow. Over time it became apparent, I could no longer keep a lid on the struggle I had endured for years. My self-esteem hit an all time low and my eardrums began bursting with anxiety.

Studying and Training as a Reiki Teacher in Thailand

Unaware of who could help me, I travelled to Thailand to learn how to lead a balanced life. Aware of South-East Asia as the home of ancient meditative practices known to support well being, I dedicated the next two and a half years to training as a Reiki Teacher and studying Yoga, Massage and Meditation (Mindfulness) practices endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (N.I.C.E), in the treatment of difficulties associated with stress and anxiety.

Through this process I intuited the breath as a resource for supporting the body’s innate capacity for resilience. and foresaw a need to develop a methodology for assisting recovery and optimising wellbeing and quality of life, using the breath. Recognising this would have helped avoid my unnecessary distress growing up, I wanted to use this insight to help others. The seeds for Breath Perception® were sown and I returned home to train as a Counsellor.

The Creation of Breath Perception®

I continued to study the body, undertaking one year of training in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology and was awarded my Masters Degree in Integrative Counselling in 2011. I used my Counsellor training to re-visit my under graduate passion for Attachment Theory and found new passions in Neurobiology and Trauma Theory. For my thesis I researched Breath Perception® as a Self-Care Tool for Counsellors, the results revealing an unequivocal need for me to establish Breath Perception® as an official method. In 2011 I founded Breath Perception® and Breathe 4 Wellbeing Consultancy to serve the people of County Durham. In response to Covid-19 I began offering my services online and working with people from around the world.

Breath Perception® has gone from strength-to-strength, benefitting people throughout the UK, from athletes striving for excellence through to people living with chronic illness and those facing the end of life and seeking peace of mind.

With Gratitude

I owe my quality of life today, to my determination to help myself, the unconditional love of my family and friends, and the kindness and skill of professionals who have helped me find freedom. I am passionate about helping you find yours!

At Home in Nature

I derive my own wellbeing and sense of connection, from being close to nature with those I love. I hike daily through woodland and at weekends you can find me in my spiritual home, the sea!

If you’d like me to support you in finding your own freedom, please get in touch today. It will be an honour to walk with you on your journey!