In our busy, often fast-paced culture we can forget the skill of pausing and bringing our attention to the present moment which helps us to re-connect with ourselves and those around us.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is about helping us to re-learn and/or develop new skills such as breathing techniques, bringing mindful awareness to tasks in everyday life, becoming more aware of unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating to our thought processes with kindness and compassion. Journeying into Mindfulness practice can support us in understanding some of the causes of our distress and in re-discovering and increasing our personal wellbeing and that of others.
About us
Journey into Mindfulness has been established by Melanie Thomas to provide mindfulness courses and workshops. During the last three decades Melanie has worked in the NHS, in community mental health and in education. She is a qualified specialist teacher for young people with additional educational needs and a qualified mindfulness teacher practitioner.
She has recently completed an MA in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies and has recently undertaken a mindful self compassion course to further complement her skills. Her practice encompasses working with individuals, groups and organisations to provide bespoke workshops/training if required.
Testimonials
Here is a selection of testimonials on the work that Melanie has undertaken.
Although in theory I am fully retired, my life remains very busy with time pressures continuing. Attending the Mindfulness course has helped me to better prioritise how I live my life. It has encouraged me to live for the moment, to savour the moment and quietly appreciate the world around me; the sounds, the silence, the atmosphere. A course that leads us to a slower, more controlled life, a life with more peace has to be good.
Thank you, Melanie, for arranging the course and leading us so gently.
– Terry, 2017
I had a great experience taking the Mindfulness Course with Melanie. She was kind, considerate and helped me to focus on the ‘now’. Her expertise and sensitivity to my particular situation allowed me to accept and embrace my physical difficulties. In addition, my relationships with others have improved because of being able to recognise my emotional reactions and through a mindfulness approach reduce possible conflict situations.
– Prakash, 2018
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Melanie Thomas
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), holistic mindful awareness courses and workshops
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