A Personal Journey into Mindfulness
Simon’s mindfulness journey began in 1990 when he was introduced to The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, a profound book on Buddhism that opened his eyes to how the mind works and how we can change unhelpful thinking patterns. For Simon, this was more than an intellectual discovery—it was a lifeline.
Years earlier, Simon had experienced a life-changing spinal cord injury that left him paralysed. Navigating the challenges of living with a serious disability, he found mindfulness to be a transformative tool for building resilience, fostering acceptance, and living life with greater purpose and intention.
Inspired to deepen his understanding, Simon pursued formal training, earning a Master’s degree with merit in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches from Bangor University in 2010. Since then, he has been committed to sharing mindfulness with others, teaching public courses, delivering workplace training, and offering 1-to-1 coaching.
Simon continues to refine his practice and expertise, staying at the forefront of mindfulness research and neuroscience. He is affiliated with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, the Mindfulness Network, and the Mindful Workplace Community, and regularly undertakes further training to ensure his teaching reflects the latest insights and best practices.
A Message from Simon
“My approach to mindfulness is deeply shaped by my lived experience of spinal cord injury over the past 40 years. While this life-changing event has brought immense challenges, I’ve learned to see the glass as half full—and I firmly believe that we can all cultivate this mindset, regardless of our circumstances.
This isn’t about dismissing life’s difficulties; far from it. Negative thoughts and emotions can appear suddenly and feel overwhelming. But through mindfulness, I’ve discovered that with a little practice, we can refocus the mind and approach challenges with acceptance and even courage.
Life doesn’t always unfold as we wish, but we all have a choice: to move forward with positive intention. Whether it’s about health, work stress, relationships, or larger societal issues, reconnecting with our authentic selves allows us to navigate life with clarity and purpose.
This mindset has been invaluable to me, and it’s why I’m so passionate about sharing mindfulness with others. My mission is to help you embrace life’s challenges with openness and resilience—and to continue learning how to be the best mindfulness teacher I can be.”
Simon is registered with the British Association for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA) and follows their Good Practice Guidelines, ensuring his teaching is of the highest standard.