“Learning mindfulness has enabled me to nurture myself more and be able to use this skill automatically. The course has been a truly amazing experience. A perfect balance of information and practice, delivered by two lovely, knowledgeable ladies. Plus they have lived experience, which makes it feel so much more authentic.”

“The Restore & Recover course has changed my life! I had been struggling with my mental health and wanted to help myself regulate and feel less overwhelmed. I now have strategies to use, am having less meltdowns and am being kinder to myself. For the first time in my life, I have learnt to accept who I am and to embrace my behaviours – but have control of them using the strategies and resources shared in the sessions. I just want to thank you for helping me. I think the course has changed the direction my life was going – I feel more positive and optimistic about my future now.”

“The course has been fantastic. Kirsty is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and understanding. The course content was a great mixture of theory and practices. I have learnt a lot about myself by exploring mindfulness – some things now make more sense. The mindfulness practices have been great as they are all guided, which is helpful for me. Attending the course has encouraged me to try to be more mindful in everyday life, trying to slow down and not do everything in autopilot.” 

“This was the most informative, useful course I have attended for some years. I learned so much about autism and neurodiversity, and how many symptoms can be managed better or eased with the practice of mindfulness and other coping strategies. I was grateful for the trauma-informed facilitation and the choices given. Being on the course helped me feel less isolated, and understand myself and others a little better. This has been one of the best courses I have ever been fortunate enough to take part in. Thank you!”

“I was struggling with anxiety, depression and stress, and needing a tool to help. The course has really changed my outlook on life and helped me look at things very differently. It has been helpful having time out of the house for myself and the companionship of a lovely group. The fact that Kirsty has suffered with her mental health is what’s made a huge difference to anything I’ve tried before. She is very relatable to how we all feel.”

“I felt I needed something to improve my mental health, which is why I attended the course. The guided practices and exploration of these in the group were helpful and I feel it has made me try and focus on the here and now, and not what is coming – being in the moment. Kirsty was so welcoming and calm and friendly, and it was a pleasure to have this opportunity to learn from her.”

“Over the weeks, I have noticed a great deal of difference in how I choose to cope with stress. I am able to catch the feelings before they get too overwhelming. Or if I can’t, then I know I can take two minutes and do a quick exercise to help. I just want to say I am so happy and delighted with these sessions and the way Kirsty and Kay held themselves in the group. Their professionalism and kind, calm demeanour made it much easier to open up and take part when I was feeling hesitant or shy.”

“I found the course excellent and very helpful. I wanted to learn tools to help with emotional regulation and processing, along with encouragement to practice mindfulness. It was very helpful to experience this with a neurodivergent group and tutors. All the materials provided have helped me to consolidate the learning and continue practice at home. The guided practice in the sessions and discussion afterwards was a very good way to learn in a supportive environment. Kay & Kirsty were positive and inclusive, valuing everyone’s contributions. I always felt calmer after the sessions!”

“I attended the course to understand what the term mindfulness means, learn how to practice, and to lift the darkness that surrounds me. It has been helpful to try the different mindfulness exercises during the course with guidance from Kirsty and Cori. This has helped me to find the exercises that resonate with me. I have noticed a significant difference and I practice mindfulness most days. The breath work is helping me cope with my bereavement, depression and anxiety. When I practice mindfulness, I feel less edgy and anxious. Thanks so very much to Kirsty and Cori for my mindfulness journey.”

“I reached out to Yellow Beacon to see if they could support me in coping with the severe anxiety I was experiencing as a result of a prolonged bout of compassion fatigue. Having never undertaken any guided mindfulness practice before, I didn’t know what to expect. However, I can honestly say that the experience has been transformative and life-changing for me.

The sessions were completely tailored to my needs and created a very safe environment. Initially, I was skeptical about trying this type of practice due to common myths surrounding it, but all those doubts were quickly dispelled. By simply being willing to learn and keep an open mind, I found that this approach worked for me.

One of the most important lessons I learned from my practitioner, Kirsty, is that there is no right or wrong way to practice mindfulness. It’s okay to pause and return to it if you feel overwhelmed. This understanding has been profoundly beneficial in helping me manage stress.

I strongly urge anyone to give Yellow Beacon a try. Keeping a curious and open mind can make all the difference, just as it did for me.”

“I was looking for help with anxiety and better stress management techniques to build and strengthen mental resilience. It was really helpful to understand how the nervous system controls our feelings and how we can manage this. Great course!”

“I attended the Restore & Recover course to help improve my mental health and reduce anxiety. It has been helpful to understand more about neurodiversity and that some things which might be regarded as ‘quirks’ are actual recognised issues with scientific names! It’s been very affirming to realise other people go through the same things. Attending the course online made it very accessible and it’s been lovely to hear the experiences of others.”

“I have been going through depression and anxiety with low moods. I needed something to help me, so I chose mindfulness. I found the self-compassion the most moving and emotional part of the course, as it was something I really struggle to offer myself, as I felt I wasn’t worth it. Mindfulness has really helped me come out of my worries and focus on the moment. I just wish the course could last forever, it’s been life changing!”

“I have made small, but significant changes to my daily routine so far, which I hope to keep building on. The course has made sure that I have set aside 2 hours a week to concentrate on me! I’m now hoping to continue this focus for myself. It has been helpful to learn new skills and have people who understand how I feel.”

“I chose to attend the course to help me with my overthinking and brain fog, and to help with my anxiety. This was an amazing course and journey to take. I feel more open and happier, and try and do a little mindfulness every week. I also remember where my mind is at before doing things.”

“I wanted to gain knowledge of mindfulness practice to integrate it into my ongoing life journey. Mindfulness has opened up a beautiful, calm existence for me. I’m finding myself living more and more in the moment. Sincere thanks for your kind, honest, knowledgeable mindfulness information. It’s been the best eight weeks of my life – I feel awakened!”

“My close friend advised me to contact Yellow Beacon as I was struggling to sleep and was absolutely exhausted. I was looking to find tools that empowered me and a support that was natural and holistic to heal my over sensitive nervous system.

Kirsty is like-minded and understood what I was going through. I found her knowledge of the nervous system really interesting. I started on a series of eight mindfulness sessions over the Summer.

I found every practice enjoyable and very beneficial, and the recorded practices Kirsty sent me allowed me to access her soothing voice every day. I incorporated mindfulness into my daily life, and gradually I began to feel better.

I believe mindfulness meditation is essential for my wellbeing and enjoy continuing to develop my practice with Kirsty through the monthly practice sessions.”

“I joined the course to gain practical tools for mindfulness. I found it helpful to try a variety of different techniques to support mindfulness and becoming more present. I still do the mindful sip, and my walking and stick throwing is more pleasant. In a morning, I now have a fully focused cuddle with my pooch, rather than doom scrolling.”

“I wanted to find ways of dealing with stress. Some of the practices were very powerful and I enjoyed the group discussions. I’m now able to use the practices in stressful situations. A big thank you to Kirsty and Kay!”

“I struggle with manic thought patterns and finding ways to calm them is good. I found it helpful to learn how to use physical aids to calm me and I have longer in the week where I can calm my thoughts.”

“I wanted to improve my coping mechanisms to stress. Mindfulness has helped me to slow down a little and I find the breathing exercises and anchor mindfulness helpful. I wish the course had been longer and forever!”

“I wanted time for me, and to revisit mindfulness. It was helpful to have the faciliators share their lived experience and journeys, and to have the space, support and guidance to try out the various tools and practices. Mindfulness has given me permission to be, permission to do, permission to try, fail and try again. I have a better connection to humanity itself.”

“I have a keen interest in mindfulness for personal use and to share with others. I found it helpful to learn about the window of tolerance and trying different anchors to draw attention to. Mindfulness has helped me know that taking a moment during the day to reset is beneficial, especially during days with stressful workloads. Thank you both for your hard work and commitment.”