About Me
Hi, I’m Neil…
I’m a Breathwork (Buteyko), Mindfulness and Deep Relaxation teacher, working with private and corporate clients via Zoom and Facetime.
I offer a unique integrative approach which gently brings together a number of deeply interrelated wellbeing interventions to meet my clients’ individual needs.
Based on my experience of working with hundreds of clients, and my own personal experiences of living with anxiety, burnout and chronic illnesses, I can draw from many years of practical experience to help you to improve your wellbeing with a kind, gentle and pragmatic approach.
Because the healing methodologies I use have a strongly beneficial impact on the autonomic nervous system, I can offer an effective approach which benefits a wide range of health conditions. No matter how you are feeling right now, I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and grow.
Insight Timer
Over the last 6 years, in addition to working with clients directly, I have also enjoyed creating and recording content for the Insight Timer App. To date, I have released 15 guided meditations and breathing exercises which are all freely availably to the public, as well as the ground breaking Overcoming Digital Stress & Smartphone Addiction Course which is available for a small fee.
My focus has been on developing guided breathwork, meditation and relaxation exercises which bring together different approaches to help users of the app soothe anxiety, relieve pain and relax their bodies.
I really enjoy being part of the insight Timer community and recently celebrated reaching 500K plays for which I offer gratitude to all of those who have become followers and listened to my tracks.
Experience & Professional Training
Over the past 15 years, I have gained a wealth of experience teaching in the wellbeing industry. I have worked with hundreds of clients to improve their breathing and have also facilitated many 8-Week Mindfulness Courses and Retreat Days, as well as corporate well-being workshops for high-profile clients such as Carbon Group, Google, Colgate, and EA Games.
In terms of professional training, I have trained in a variety of closely related wellbeing interventions:
Buteyko Breathwork Instructor Training with Patrick Mckeown (Buteyko Clinic International)
MBSR (Mindfulness Teacher Training) with Susann Herrmann, co-founder of The Centre for Mindful Living
iRest Yoga Nidra & Deep Relaxation Teacher Training with James Reeves (RestfulBeing)
Awareness Coach Training with the late Albert Tobler, co-founder of The Centre for Mindful Living
MPhys Degree (2.1) from Oxford University
My Story
Anxiety and depression in my early IT career brought me to mindfulness. Learning to ground myself in the present, and change my relationship with my own thoughts and emotions was the first step for me in learning who I really am.
But it wasn’t until much later when I reached career burnout that I really discovered the importance of slowing down, relaxing the body and learning how to breathe properly. I realised that one single approach to wellbeing wasn’t enough and so I have spent the last 5 years practicing and training in a variety of additional approaches which I can share with others to help them heal the effects of chronic stress.
In my personal life, I absolutely love hiking and climbing. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a day out hiking in the mountains. Climbing in particular has taught me a lot about how a slow, steady and mindful approach to moving and problem solving can completely change my experience. Once frantic and goal driven, I now approach my life with care, consideration and balance.
[This pic inset is of me climbing “Little Chamonix“ in the Lake District with friends - one of my favourite days ever!]
