Mind Body Advocate, Therapist, Teacher & Author

Helping you channel your full potential

My name is Gail Donnan and I have 25 years experience within the well-being industry. I hold qualifications in PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), MBSR (Mindfulness Stress Based Reduction), meditation, Buddhism, Qi gong, counselling, coaching, Inner Child therapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Crystal Therapy and holistic therapies.  I am a qualified teacher, assessor, IQA and Reiki Master Teacher. 

As a therapist you are always learning and I am currently studying towards my Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Psychology at Leeds Beckett University, specialising in Trauma Therapies.

 

Listen to this episode of my podcast, Introduction the The Gateway

A journey to re-claim your power from stress and anxiety , Introduction to The Gateway Journey

I am also the lead therapist and safe guarding officer of The Trauma Centre based in Ripon and North Yorkshire.

I am an ambassador for Psychologies Magazine, a freelance wellness writer and blogger, part of the writing team for Beauty Despite Cancer and I  host live talks and discussion for Inspire Radio and my meditations feature weekly on their meditation and world music slot. Click the Inspire Radio Logo to listen live.

I am an accomplished guest speaker , wellness retreat specialist and founder of The Mindfulspace Wellbeing Company , The Trauma centre (Ripon) and The Little Lodge Sanctuary.

 My Story

 

I have encountered several life challenges myself such as post- natal depression, divorce, death of a close friend, burn out, anxiety, panic, fatigue and depression. I am passionate about reminding people of their own capacity to heal.

I have built resilience over the years through using mindfulness, meditation, self-development, energy medicine training, learning from ancient wisdom and self-mastery.

I own The Mindfulspace Wellbeing Company (Wellness Centre and Accredited Training Academy) based in Ripon in North Yorkshire and through my work over the years I have helped and supported many clients on a one to one basis along with clients wanting a career change into the well-being industry.

“The Gateway” and “The Gateway – Junior Edition” series are an introduction and modified version of my work with a choice for anyone to continue their journey in the form of workshops, study programs, accredited qualifications, retreats and personalised, supportive gifts.

 

My Values & Beliefs

Integrity

by delivering a high standard of professional inclusive coaching, mentoring, training and teaching

Community

by creating a like-minded community to improve a sense of belonging

Purpose

to support people to identify their purpose

Empowerment

to teach clients the skills to empower their lives

Permission

to support clients to grant themselves permission to understand that happiness is not a permanent state

Knowledge

to support clients to realise that anxiety, panic and depression are not something to be scared of, to understand how their body works and to avoid feeling like a failure

Awareness

to support and remind clients of their capacity to heal 

 My Approaches

My approaches support and empower clients through Western Psychological approaches such as counselling, Psychoanalysis techniques, Inner Child Therapy, MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), PTSD therapies (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) blended with Eastern philosophies and ancient time honoured techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, touch therapies and energy medicine. I have personally dealt with trauma, anxiety, panic and depression so my approach is from two perspectives, one as a survivor and two as a trained practitioner. I can support clients to “treat” their symptoms and also take therapy a step further to discover the roots causes of emotional pain in a safe and professional environment.

We have ancient minds living in a super modern, fast and ever changing society. Reading my books, having therapy, attending a workshop, study course or a Retreat will shed some light on why anxiety is the illness of our time – each resource builds on the last. I talk about energy balance, your personal power, my own healing journey, Western and Eastern Psychology, mindfulness, understanding the body and brain, meditation, Qi Gong, Reiki, the chakras, the auric field, improving sleep, energy, yoga, Ayuverda, self-honouring, ego, anxiety, hormones, technology, gratitude and happiness.

Find Out More

Gail has recently been speaking on the benefits of Mindfulness & Meditation to 30 teaching staff at Moorside School Ripon

All ready for a meditation session for staff at Ripon Grammar school on their staff well-being training day

Gail has recently been invited to speak at Harrogate Ladies College Wellness Centre for The Lighthouse mental health charity

Gail has also recently run a mindfulness session for Wetherby Explorer Scouts

Staff from RAF Menwith Hill completed their two day accredited Mental Health First aid and wellness at work Diploma with Gail

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