"The awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally." Adapted for modern western use by Jon Kabat Zinn, mindfulness is now a well established support for the treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions, from depression, anxiety, PTSD to addiction.

How can it help?

Practicing mindfulness means we focus our awareness on the present momentwithout judgement.Applying the attitudes of mindfulness can transform how we recognise and also respond to situations, circumstances and thought processes.Mindfulness gives us back the ability of choice and the power to respondinstead of reacting.Mindfulness practice strengthens the parts of your brain that are related toself regulation of our thoughts and behaviours.

Helen is a qualified Hypnotherapist, combining hypno-psychotherapy with mindfulness techniques. She has completed a diploma in Counselling & Psychology, and has qualified as a Mindfulness Now Teacher, and an accredited Menopause Coach.

"As a qualified Hypnotherapist, I engage mindfulness based techniques in my treatments and therapy, to support my clients. I have a special interest in Addiction & Recovery for Sobriety and the benefits of mindfulness and hypnosis to support a sustained, sober, healthy lifestyle. I started The Aware Mind to engage compassion and kindness in the treatment of recovery, depression, menopause and well-being."