Mindfulness Coaching
“I worked with Paul for 14 weeks in one to one sessions and groups. I found him to be a gentle, wise teacher. Paul was sensitive to the differing needs of participants. He has extensive knowledge of mindfulness techniques.”
Michele (UK)
Online Awareness Training/Mindfulness Coaching
One-to-one mindfulness coaching gives you with the skills you need to get a better handle on life. These online private sessions mean you can benefit from this life-changing approach in a more convenient way. For example, we can arrange sessions for a time that suits you, and there will be no need for you to travel anywhere. Some of us can feel a bit uneasy about joining a live class, so private online sessions can be a far more comfortable way of doing things.
About Me
My interest in mindfulness began in the early 80’s when I turned to meditation as way to deal with the difficulties I was facing as a teenager. I definitely noticed some improvements from engaging in this practice, but a lack of guidance meant I didn’t stick at it consistently enough to see lasting change. I did get a taste for possibilities of meditation and awareness training, so I kept on returning to it over the next couple of decades. I even tried setting up a class for my fellow nursing students in 1997.
It wasn’t until I moved to Thailand in 2002 that I was able to maintain a mindfulness practice long enough to see how truly life-changing it could be. I started going on meditation retreats, and spending time with Thai meditation masters, and over the next few years I was able to overcome a serious alcohol addiction along with my long-term anxiety issues.
“I was given such brilliant support by Paul when I first left rehab. I found the Skype format worked really well and his help with my mindfulness practice has stayed with me ever since. Paul’s wise words and support helped me find some calm in my frantic head and lead me on the path to find a simple daily practice that I still love. Many thanks.“
Eliza (UK)
Most impressive of all, I started to experience a state of well-being that has blossomed over the years into the most incredible relationship with life. I no longer fear the future or feel haunted by the past. I have discovered a stillness at the core of experience that is there no matter what is happening. I am no longer seeking anything to fix me because there is no longer the sense of anything broken.
I began blogging about my experiences with mindfulness in 2006, and later wrote a couple of books about my journey. I started working with clients online, and in 2013, I was invited to create and manage the mindfulness program at Hope Rehab Thailand.
As well as a mindfulness teacher, I am also a registered general nurse.
Contact me at: info@paulgarrigan.com
“Mindfulness Paul (Paul Garrigan) you really are a key figure who helped settle me into my recovery journey. I’ve been particularly stuck with what is my purpose in this life as mostly it feels like it has been overcoming hard knocks…. So thank you again, my purpose in life is to appreciate it… sounds so simple and yet it has been my greatest challenge up to now. It’s a different perspective to how I’ve been looking at it, I’ve been standing at the bottom of Mt Everest looking up to the top instead of right in front of me at the base at which the mighty mountain sits upon and without it would not exist “
Rachael (Australia)
Online Mindfulness Training
I provide online awareness training/mindfulness via Skype, Zoom, or similar. I have experience of working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, addiction issues, depression, as well as those who just feel like they lost their way in life. I approach this work in a way that is trauma-sensitive.
The topics we cover in these sessions include:
- Mindfulness
- Vipassana (insight) practices
- Heart work
- Imaginal practices
How do Skype sessions work?
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost US$50. Payment is made via PayPal. Contact me at: info@paulgarrigan.com
Testimonials
“Between February and June 2020, I had 15 Online Mindfulness Coaching Sessions with Paul Garrigan which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The conversations were engaging, insightful and informative, yet always light-hearted and fun, conducted in a positive and relaxed atmosphere.
I feel that these sessions with Paul contributed greatly to the relative ease I dealt with the huge shift that was taking place in my life at the time.
I was uprooted from China at the end of January 2020 where I had been living for 5 1/2 years before COVID hit. I found myself exiled in Vietnam, unable to return to my regular life in China. At times, dealing with this upheaval and uncertainty was challenging. Talking to Paul during this period made this transition appear less stressful and much more enjoyable.
Paul is a very compassionate man who allows you the space and time to share your feelings while listening attentively.
Paul has a unique talent, in my opinion, for almost effortlessly guiding you in a direction which allows you to develop a fresh perspective on the perceived problems of the day. This in turn allows such problems, often hyper-inflated by the ego (perhaps), to be deflated and dealt with more effectively.
I always came away from sessions with Paul in a great mood, feeling relaxed. I also always felt that I had learned a new skill to put into practice.
One of the best compliments I can pay Paul is that I really miss these weekly sessions! They were a lot of fun and I whole-heartedly recommend his mindfulness coaching sessions without reservations.
Thank you very much Paul. You have had a very positive influence on my life which I really appreciate and am very grateful for.“
Eugene (Vietnam)
To find out more about how mindfulness coaching works, please read the following post (click here to read).
I do believe AA is very dangerous and it is a cult based group. People are unaware of it and there has been many suicides. First step is a lie . We are not powerless but powerful
I’ve been going to AA for a year or so post treatment. Suicides rates seem high but it’s usually used to stress how dangerous this disease is. It’s also hard to get any statistics due to anonymity.
I’ve been through the 12 steps. Now what? Spread the message they say. If there was another way I’d try it. I’ve tried Lifering. Any suggestions
a.a is a terrible organization that at best only i out of 20 people may stop drinking -the relatives of the founder his wife a few yrs ago was making a couple of million dollars plus a yr. it formed because there was limited insurance coverage and was quickly picked up by the courts to deem a person attend 12 step meetings why? no cost to the court or city better than giving some treatment ever see the trash that goes to meetings in lower economic areas? watch the 13th step a.a should have been banned as a wealthy nation we should have treatment centers and priofessionals envolved passing off shit as treatment is insulting to such a rich nation watch 13th step
I’m a fan of Paul Garrigans work as I have experience in Buddhist meditation practices. Maybe I’m already under the AA spell but I’d miss the group if I branched out
Hi Dermot, if AA is helping you then you may just want to add an extra tool into your existence arsenal. There are books about using mindfulness with the 12 Steps and perhaps that could be helpful? There are also options like Refuge Recovery if they have these groups in your area – you could maybe do these on top of your AA meetings?
Hi Paul,
I will look into Refuge Recovery and add to my AA. I think you hit the nail on the head about reawakening my mindfulness practices.
I was reading your site, I agree, there is something missing from my life/recovery. People tell me I’m doing great but the feeling is one depression and slog.
I’m clean and sober nearly a year.
I noticed a while back that you were involved with Hope. I made contact with them, place sounds great. Then I heard it was 12 step and drifted off the idea. Could also be my lack of mojo and already heavily involved with AA and attend NA and CA.
Thanks for getting back.
D
Hello Paul,
Happy New Year.
Do you still take Skype clients?
Can you let me know the cost and what is included.
Thank you,
Carlee
Hi Carolyn, Happy New Year to you too. I do still work with clients on Skype. What is included depends very much on the client’s indiviudal needs (e.g. most of my clients have addiction issues). It might be better if you send me a quick email (info@paulgarrigan.com) describing your needs, and we can take it from there. Thanks. Paul
I’m lost drowning in a bottle of alcohol. So sad. I have everything anyone could want. It doesn’t make sense.
Hi Amy, I found that once I was hooked, alcohol poisoned everything. It didn’t make any sense to me either. I used techniques like mindfulness to help me stop listening to the craving mind instead of waiting for it to make sense.
Hello Paul,
We came across in Hope two years ago, i would like to know if you are available for mindfulness coaching? your short classes worked for me beyond everything i imagined, and opened a lot within me. I would like to regroup and go further with your help.
Thank you for letting me know,
Yann
Hi Yann, yes I am available. If you can just contact me at info@paulgarrigan.com, we can set something up.