I understand the powerful human drive to achieve and to be your best. But I’ve discovered that genuine well-being isn’t about constantly chasing some perfect idea of what life should be, or what you should be. Instead, it’s about gently rediscovering the peace and wholeness already within you. My mission is to guide you back to your senses, helping you unlock your own capacity for calm, resilience, and genuine connection.
Recovering Perfectionist
My path to mindfulness began with a profound personal challenge. As a proud Scot and expat in the Netherlands, I understand the unique pressures of navigating life in a new environment. For years, as Senior Lecturer at a UN institute, I was always striving for excellence – my relentless drive fuelled by a deep admiration of my students. Coming from developing countries, their determination to master their studies—despite immense personal sacrifice — utterly compelled me to work tirelessly towards their worthy goal of building a better world.
This intense dedication came at a cost. Like many who constantly push, I ignored my body’s signals and neglected rest. When acute back pain finally stopped me, I was shocked and confused – I simply didn’t recognize it as burnout. Slowly, through mindfulness, I saw how I had overreached, ignored basic needs, and failed to recover. This is where I truly began to find my calm.
That profound shift sparked a growing interest, leading me to leave my UN career and fully embrace mindfulness. It’s a move I’ve never regretted – constantly learning, growing, and sharing this journey with others.
A pivotal moment was discovering self-compassion. As a recovering perfectionist (an ongoing journey!), raised with a strong work ethic, I found that kindness—like a true friend—helps us achieve goals more easily. It’s now my sanctuary in tough times, a reminder to be gentle with myself, and others. It has even returned a playfulness I thought lost in adulthood. Thanks to mindful compassion, I can truly be me again, and I like who I am!
“One of the things I love about mindfulness is the fundamental premise that we are already whole — we don’t need to try to get better, we just need to learn how to uncover what is already there and accept ourselves as we really are.”
Why Choose Me?
Your journey with me is guided by the highest professional standards. I am a certified Level 1 MBSR Mindfulness & MBI Teacher; a Certified MBCL Teacher, registered on the A-list; qualified Yoga Therapy Teacher and specialized ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace Trainer’. All professionally accredited and internationally recognized qualifications.
I’m also a certified member of the Association for Mindfulness (VVM), ensuring my courses meet recognized standards of excellence. This recognition allows you to claim back course costs through Dutch health insurance providers. Find out more about potential reimbursement.
Guided by Science and Nature
Coming back to my senses in my beloved Scotland.
My approach to mindfulness is rooted in two core convictions:
Science-Backed, Real-World Impact
Mindfulness is rigorously researched and scientifically proven to have significant positive effects on both mental and physical well-being. Studies show reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression, alongside improvements in sleep quality, immune function, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, MBSR can enhance emotional regulation and resilience, leading to better coping mechanisms and overall life satisfaction.
This is why I’m confident in the effectiveness of my interventions, and why you can be too.
Inspired by Nature’s Wisdom
I believe we are fundamentally part of nature; when we forget that, it often leads to many of the difficulties of modern life. I love spending time in green spaces as it instantly improves my mood. My guidance encourages you to “come back to your senses”—truly seeing, hearing, smelling, and feeling your environment. This simple reconnection with nature’s rhythm naturally fosters greater peace and inner harmony.
You are nature, go home once in a while. It will bring you much you didn’t even know you were missing. ~ Donna Ashworth, from ‘Wild Hope‘
Combining my rich teaching experience with this mindful, compassionate, and nature-inspired philosophy is a true privilege.
Expertise you can trust
Mindfulness Teaching in the Workplace
200-hour Yoga for Health Teacher Training
The Power of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff
Certified Mindfulness Professional
MBSR & MBI Teacher Training
A-listed Compassionate Living Teacher
Laughter Yoga Leader
Mindful CV
Positive Psychology Certified Coach, 2025
Mindfulness Teaching in the Workplace (MTW), Oxford Mindfulness, 2024
Working Outdoors with Groups, a nature-based coaching course, Inner Steps, 2024
The Power of Self-Compassion, with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, 2023
Laughter Yoga Leader Training, UnitedMind Laughter Yoga, 2021, UK
MBCL Teacher Training, with Erik van den Brink, 2021
Mindfulness Based Compassionate Living course (MBCL), with Frits Koster and the Mindfulness Network, 2020
200-hour Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training, 2019, InHarmony, Malaga, Spain
MBSR Teacher Training, 2019, Mindful Academy International, Alicante, Spain
MBSR, 8-week online course, October 2018, Palouse
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 8-week course, 2018, Mindful Academy, Delft, Netherlands
What My Clients Say
Diagnosed with ADHD, I soon discovered the benefits of mindfulness and that’s how I found Wendy. From the beginning she was very caring and I immediately decided to have my journey with her. After the MBSR group course, I continued with MBCL in a one-to-one, online format. At first, I was hesitant—thinking it wouldn’t be…
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What I liked very much about this course is the practical approach of Wendy. She invited me to discover my own way of mindfulness and meditation, and to discover what works for me. And also to trust it can work for me – now I sleep better and don’t wake up from the tension in…
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Your insights and understanding of my feelings have been incredibly valuable and I am grateful for the time and care you put into your comments.
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Perfectly structured, well organized, amazing teacher!
Thank you for your time and expertise. I feel lucky to have you as my teacher.
Wendy has been great, so supportive.
Your love for this subject comes through and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single lesson!
It was just great and Wendy is so lovely and calming!
I really liked the safe space Wendy created.
Wendy is a wonderful, warm and welcoming teacher.
The teacher is amazing, I felt heard and safe.
Wendy is a great teacher, very skilled and knowledgeable.
Thank you Wendy, for adapting to suit my needs. Your flexibility and kindness are what the world needs more of today. I feel calmer and can heal properly.
What a great and deeply connected teacher. I am really thankful that I could work with Wendy and I can’t wait to learn more from her. I would deeply recommend working and learning from this wonderful woman.
Invitation to Connect
If my journey resonates with yours, or if you’re curious how mindfulness can bring clarity, calm, and connection into your life, I invite you to explore my offerings or simply reach out. Let’s uncover the fundamental wholeness within you, together.