“Open the window of your mind. Allow the fresh air, new lights and new truths to enter”

- Amit Ray.

Hello, I’m Vivienne, a quintessential Taurus,
social butterfly and chips connoisseur. 

I’m also a mental health nurse, meditation practitioner and mindful self-compassion teacher.

And I wholeheartedly believe in prevention before intervention.

With specialist mental health and trauma-informed psychotherapy training, I blend clinical expertise with eastern philosophies and practices, to help busy professionals press pause and take care of themselves in ways that align with their schedules and values. 

I curate modern meditations, mindfulness programs and restorative retreats that spark motivation, grow confidence and nurture consistency, creating opportunities for meaningful change so you can continue to reap the benefits of a mindful mind, for life.

When I’m not on the job, you can find me walking along the beach trails in Sandringham, listening to podcasts while cooking, watching Marvel films or reading in my favourite nook.

Qualifications

  • Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training (Centre for MSC) - December 2022

  • 80hr Meditation Teacher Training (Happy Melon) - December 2021

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills (Psychwire) - February 2021

  • Bachelor of Nursing (Australian Catholic University) - December 2019

  • Bachelor of Science: Nutritional Therapy (Victoria University) - December 2012

Clinical Experience

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Trauma-Informed Mindfulness

  • Supporting clients with diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, bipolar affective disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders.

Where did A Mindful Mind begin?

True to form, I was a late arrival to the [wellness] party. I found meditation at a time when the world as we knew it pressed pause, but my career kicked into overdrive. As a newly qualified mental health nurse, I was searching for solace. When the demands of work amplified, I would often find myself reacting to situations and people rather than responding. And I would allow rumination to run chaos in my mind.

After introducing a daily meditation or formal mindfulness practice, I began to see just how beneficial it was to sit quietly with myself. Meditation, for me, was and still is a place where I can unravel, observe and be at peace with myself, despite whatever may be going on for me. More than that, meditation taught me the power of pausing. 

As my career in mental health nursing progressed I noticed there were others like me. People who wished to live free of, or in harmony with the woes that occupied their minds from time to time. But what I also noticed was how much self-doubt, inconsistency and confusion prevented people from engaging in and enjoying the practices of mindfulness and meditation. 

Despite the plethora of mindfulness apps available, I see people experiencing difficulty integrating the essence of meditation and mindfulness into their daily lives. Apps don’t see individual’s, their lifestyle’s and unique circumstances. Humans do. 

And this is how A Mindful Mind was born. 

Meditation has helped me experience life through a different lens. The lens of compassion, curiosity and acceptance.  And I’m here to help you on your journey. From providing motivation to sharing evidence-based strategies to compassionately listening, I hold the space for busy people like yourself to find their way back home to themselves. I passionately bring together spiritual and psychotherapeutic approaches to holistically support your mental health and wellbeing so you too can reap the benefits of a mindful mind. 

What’s in a Mindful Mind?

Brand values that guide my work

Accessibility

Not just for the Zen masters

I believe everyone deserves to reap the benefits of a mindful mind. This begins with accessing and understanding the strategies that build resilience, foster contentment and reduce suffering. I cut through the jargon to demystify mindfulness, meditation and all things mental health, presenting uncomplicated and adaptable teachings.

Mastery

Be led and you’ll know peace for a few minutes. Learn the practice and you’ll know peace for a lifetime.

We are more likely to continue actioning what we feel confident and competent in. I skilfully equip you with the ‘how’ and ‘why’ and behind every teaching, nurturing consistent integration and paving the way for the strategies to evolve with you, creating lifelong change. 

Credibility

Facts before fiction

With a breadth of information available at the click of a button, it’s important to consider the credibility of the source. The material, strategies and practices I curate and present are embedded in reputable, high-quality research and clinical expertise, ensuring safety and reliability.

Liveliness

Bringing life into your journey

Life can be tough at times, but understanding and practising mindfulness and meditation doesn’t have to be. I know from experience that a laugh and light humour are the perfect antidote to the challenges we face when we come to practice. So, when you feel like you’re hitting a roadblock, there I’ll be inviting you to soften and smile. 

Compassion

Feel seen, heard and cared for

We don’t all walk the same path. Meeting people where they are with kindness and understanding (AKA compassion), fosters trust and connection. This is why every service offered by A Mindful Mind is invitational, malleable and trauma-sensitive.