Mindfulness Newlyn – Mindfulness by Sue Pitt in West Cornwall

“The sea mist cleared, and a new and brighter world unfolded”

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a potentially life-changing way to alter our feelings in positive ways, and an ever-expanding body of scientific evidence shows that it really does work, not just for depression but also to help people deal with anxiety, as well as emotional and physical pain.

Mindfulness training helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, we are better able to manage them. Taking a course in Mindfulness can help people to have a real understanding of their emotions, boost their focus and concentration and even improve their relationships.

What We Offer

Mindfulness Newlyn covers the Mindfulness Now programme, offering a fusion of mindfulness-based approaches including evidenced-based Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, developed by Dr Mark Williams and colleagues of the University of Oxford and the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, offers a breakthrough in the clinical treatment of depression, anxiety and emotional trauma and is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence as a treatment of choice for depression.

The Mindfulness Now Programme

The Mindfulness Now Programme was developed by Nick Cooke after his own experience of using mindfulness to help with his recovery and rehabilitation, including management of pain, following two serious illnesses. He already had considerable experience of learning and practicing mindfulness and, as a therapist it is something which for many years, he has taught clients to practice.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

In 1979, Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre – Stress Reduction Clinic began developing a psychoeducational programme which became known as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This provides an integration of mindfulness meditation with proven psychotherapeutic approaches into an accessible and evidence-based approach which has been taught worldwide.

Mindfulness Now accredited teachers offer one-to-one, as well as group, sessions in mindfulness-based practices. As well as teaching mindfulness meditation for relaxation, treatments are offered for stress reduction, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional trauma, and pain control, including the eight weeks mindfulness for wellbeing programme.

Sue, the founder of Mindfulness Newlyn, is an accredited Mindfulness Now teacher on the Mindfulness Now register and the UK Mindfulness Teachers register:

www.mindfulnessnow.org.uk

UK Mindfulness Teachers register – www.mindfulnessteachers.org.uk

Testimonials

My husband and I felt stressed and anxious during the recent Covid lockdown and when Sue offered her services to our community we decided to see if she could help. We found her mindfulness sessions and meditation exercises helped us feel much calmer, more relaxed and with a more positive attitude to life. Sue is a caring, genuine person. We felt comfortable and at ease with her and recommend her to those feeling in need of help during these times of uncertainty.

David and Kay

Penzance

Whilst in lockdown I visited Sue for a mindfulness session with meditation. I found Sue to be very professional, she made me feel at ease and I felt I could talk to her about anything as she was very approachable. I came away feeling relaxed and chilled. I look forward to the next session.

Deborah James

Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall

Sue was concerned about people's mental wellbeing as well as their physical health and the effect it could be having on the community during the pandemic. Sue offered a free course of mindfulness for anyone that was interested. I had a session with her to learn the principles and some of the exercises and meditations. Sue was approachable, caring, knowledgeable and very patient whilst explaining the exercises, and checked frequently that I understood what l needed to do, for me to be able to do them independently. During these strange times it is good to know ways in which we can find space to feel calm and centred, and that can only have a beneficial, positive effect on our total health and wellbeing.

Kath Couch

Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall

This is a new group set-up by the lovely, talented Sue Pitt. Sue is blessed with both a gentle voice and style that beautifully compliments the mindfulness techniques that she teaches / shares with others. I can highly recommend her and this group for anyone wanting to learn more about mindfulness and how to benefit from the joy of living and relaxing in the moment. Enjoy.

Larraine Turner

Bude, Cornwall

Sue is warm and calm and has a lovely way of explaining mindfulness and supporting you into practicing it. Would totally recommend.

Jenny Trevethan

Cornwall

Sue at Mindfulness Newlyn has a fabulous way of putting you at ease, relaxing the mind and body. I have fibromyalgia, I use techniques shared by Sue daily - it really helps me manage my pain. Thank you, Sue!.

Jacky Rhodes

Bude, Cornwall

I did not know what to expect when I first heard of Mindfulness Newlyn but I have found the entire experience to be both enjoyable and rewarding. Sue Pitt has such a lovely, relaxing voice and clearly explains different techniques that you can use to help relax while dealing with the issues of daily living. It is also a good support tool to help deal with stress, anxiety, or as I have found, if living with chronic pain. Thank you Sue.

Linda Humphreys

Cornwall

Sue has a very natural ability, is warm and welcoming and has an incredibly relaxing voice and manner. I have been very fortunate to experience a Mindfulness session with Sue and it has given me some valuable tools to help with my anxieties. I'm very much an "in my head" type-person but Sue has encouraged and enabled me to focus on how this affects my body too. I didn't realise how much stress and tension I was holding in my upper body until I participated in Sue's session. I would thoroughly recommend Sue, she is an absolute angel.

Kathryn Cartlidge

Helston

At first I didn’t know what to expect from Mindfulness Newlyn. I found it very informative of breathing techniques and meditation. Sue is blessed with a lovely soft, calming voice. I love her little stories! Thank you for introducing me to mindfulness.

Kate Sampson