About Simon

Presence, the quintessence that can be distilled from all the three paradigms of Mindfulness, Focusing and NVC has been a passion of mine since the time I taught myself meditation from Roshi Phillip Kapleau’s book 'The three pillars of Zen' in 1986. 

Through a process of trial and error with these presence-based approaches I have gained balance, clarity and deep meaning in my life.

I am inspired to share what has proven to work, (personally, in business, education, government and charities) through these approaches offered here on Living Presence.  

I have been witness to many personal transformations consequently through the one to ones and courses I have offered since.

Professional affiliations

University of Cambridge Mindfulness Associate    

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Mindfulness teacher for University of Cambridge    

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Breathworks Mindfulness - Based Pain Reduction (MBPR) Trainer 

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DOT B  Mindfulness Teacher (MiSP Mindfulness in Schools Project)

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CNVC  Nonviolent Communication  (NVC) Trainer

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Focusing Practitioner & Teacher (British Focusing Association

“Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment."- Rumi