What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is about tuning into the present moment and letting go of the worry and judgment that often cloud our thoughts.
It’s a way of being fully aware of what’s happening within and around you - your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations - with a sense of openness and acceptance.
Acceptance does not mean that you simply have to “put up” with how you are feeling.
It’s a practice of dropping the struggle or battle you have with your mind, bringing your attention to the present moment and being curious about any difference this might make to your life.
If you’re finding that this struggle feels all-consuming or hard to manage alone, I can help you bring these mindfulness principles into your everyday life through gentle, structured support.
By practicing mindfulness, you can start to notice and understand your mind's patterns and habits more deeply, allowing you create distance between yourself and your thoughts, taking back control of your life.
In therapy, we can explore these patterns together, helping you to shift away from unhelpful habits and move towards a calmer, more purposeful way of living.
If you're curious about how this could look for you, feel free to book a free initial consultation to find out more.
How Can Mindfulness Help?
Practicing mindfulness regularly can help to:
Manage Your Anxiety - Mindfulness can help you to learn to let go of the endless ‘what ifs’, so that you can stay grounded in the here and now.
If anxiety is taking up too much space in your life, I can work with you to bring in practices that help calm your thoughts and make room for clarity.
Quieten the Constant Comparison - Practicing mindfulness can help you notice when you’re feeling "behind" in life, so that you begin to release the heavy pressure of trying to keep up with your friends.
Together we can explore where these thoughts stem from and how mindfulness can create breathing space from that pressure.
Boost Confidence and Make Decisions - Mindfulness helps you understand your values, build confidence, and trust yourself, making it easier to make choices that align with what truly matters to you.
Through counselling, we can bring together mindful awareness and values-based work, helping you feel more confident and in control of your direction.
Build Resilience – Living mindfully can help you to build resilience, so you can do hard things no matter what your mind tells you.
Therapy can give you a space to practise this, so you're not just surviving but learning how to respond to challenges in a way that aligns with who you want to be.
Cope with Physical Symptoms – Bringing your attention to the present moment helps you to notice any subtle sensations in your body, like early signs of a panic attack, so that you can have more control over your body’s responses.
If you often feel overwhelmed by physical symptoms of anxiety, we can work on building awareness and tools to manage these sensations before they escalate, using techniques that feel grounding and effective.”
Find Relief from Overwhelming Emotions - Mindfulness can help you to pause and respond rather than reacting to your emotions, so you’re not left wishing you'd handled things differently.
In our sessions, we can develop strategies that allow you to respond with intention from a place of calm and clarity.
Get More Sleep - Practicing mindfulness before bed can calm your racing thoughts, helping you fall asleep more easily and wake up feeling rested.
If sleep is a struggle for you, we can look at how to create evening routines and mindfulness practices that bring real rest, not just more worry time.
How to Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be practised through various techniques, such as meditation, breathing exercises, body scan, and mindful movement.
There are two main ways to practice mindfulness: formally and informally.
Formal Practice
Formal mindfulness practice involves setting aside a specific time for mindfulness meditation or other mindfulness practices, such as body scan or mindful breathing as mentioned above.
During formal practice, you typically sit in a quiet place and focus your attention on your breath or other sensations, while noticing and accepting any thoughts or emotions that arise.
In therapy, I can guide you through some of these practices if that feels helpful – especially if you're new to mindfulness or find it hard to get started on your own.
Informal Practice
Informal mindfulness practice involves bringing mindfulness to your daily activities, such as eating, walking, or working.
During informal practice, you aim to bring your full attention to the task at hand, noticing the sensations, thoughts, and emotions that arise without judgment.
These everyday moments can be powerful places to start, and I can help you identify where in your routine mindfulness might naturally fit – even if you feel like you’re too busy or too stressed to begin.
In our sessions, if you're interested in a mindfulness approach, we’ll explore different mindfulness practices to find what truly works for you. It’s all about finding a fit that suits your life, and a pace that suits you.
Together, we’ll try out various techniques, creating a personal approach tailored to you, so you can start noticing positive changes right away.
If this sounds like something you’d like to explore further, I offer a free, no-pressure introductory call where we can talk more about what feels right for you.
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