About
Hello, I'm Karen.
I am a Mindfulness and Compassion practitioner and Mental Health First Aider with added training in Mindfulness for Children and Young Adults.
I OFFER 1:1 MINDFULNESS SESSIONS
MEN - WOMEN - YOUNG ADULTS, 18+
Online or in person - £40 per hour session in person or £35 online/video call.
For those only needing a 1/2 hour chat on the phone, to keep them on track, or for someone to talk to, I charge £17.
I am based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Please feel free to contact me via social media, on LinkedIn, or by email for more info. I cover Thurmaston to Melton and all the villages in between, in person. Happy to travel further, however, there will be an added fee. Nationwide-online.
BOOKING DATES AND TIMES:
Monday to Thursday - my hours are flexible. Weekends possible, please enquire.
Please email me at thorpe24@icloud.com or for more information or to book a session. Or please fill in the contact form. Emails may come from my design business, quackmedia@hotmail.com
Practical Mindfulness Support
Experience straightforward, compassionate listening that focuses on unraveling your challenges without any fluff. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, upset, or confused about life, I'm here for you—online, over the phone, or in person in Leicestershire.
There are no courses to enroll in or obstacles to overcome. I understand how crucial it is for individuals to seek greater insight and coping strategies for everyday situations. If you're a man, woman, or young adult who needs to discuss difficulties related to life, work, relationships, or simply your thoughts and feelings, I can help. I aim to ease your concerns, listen attentively, and encourage you to view your situation more clearly, recognising it for what it truly is rather than what you may fear it to be.
Whether on a one-off basis or regularly, or just whenever you need some support or someone to talk to to steady your nerves and calm your mind.
Membership of bacp pending...
YOU CAN FIND ME ON BARK.
BUSINESSES - MINDFULNESS FOR EMPLOYEES
Please note I am also available to visit businesses to speak to staff on a 1:1 basis, ad-hoc or regularly to help calm any anxiety or worries they have at work, whether that's for a few hours or a designated day a week.
I focus on self-confidence and resilience, self-esteem, and support with anxiety and panic attacks. To help you feel better about yourself and gain the inner strength to cope better with challenging situations. I am a huge advocate of 'The Mindfulness Stop Technique', the ability to pause, think, focus, and take a breath before moving forward.
If you find yourself needing to talk to someone confidentially, please don't hesitate to reach out. Whether you're struggling with confidence, direction, or self-esteem, I'm here to help. I am compassionate and well-equipped to provide support and guidance. I understand that everyone faces challenges, and it's okay to seek help. You are not alone in your journey, and taking the step to reach out is a sign of strength and courage. Our conversations are private, ensuring you have a safe space to express yourself freely. Remember, taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. I'm here to listen, support, and help you find the clarity and peace you crave. The goal will be, to support you in finding a way through whatever struggles you are facing with calmness and more clarity.
Through talking, meditation, and unravelling aspects of your life and the way in which you view situations and respond to them, together we can find a way to enhance your sense of self, how you feel about yourself and those around you, to support you with renewed confidence and strength. FLEXIBLE DAYS AND TIMES. Please contact me for more information.
TRAINING
MINDFULNESS & COMPASSION PRACTITIONER (IMC). Accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
Mental Health First Aider. Certified by MHFA England.
Mindfulness and Well-Being - Living with balance and ease - Rice University.
Foundations in Mindfulness - Rice University.
Mindfulness for Children and Young Adults (Mindfulness UK).
DBS ENHANCED CERTIFICATE.
(Happy to email copies of my certificates).
You can find me on Instagram - karen_wilbourn, and you are welcome to sign up to my monthly newsletter, via the link at the bottom of the homepage of this website. Each month, I will tackle a different subject in the hope it helps my readers.
COMMENTS
‘’Your advice on techniques for panic attacks was particularly useful. Your talk clearly had a significant impact and provided the students with valuable tools to handle their emotions better.’’
BROOKSBY COLLEGE STUDENT TALK, OCT 2024.
‘’We took a great deal from your talk last night. I will use the STOP method frequently. Listening to you talk about the teenage brain and they aren’t supposed to have it all figured out was really helpful, I will use that with my daughter & my young members of staff.’ Jo. GADDESBY VILLAGE HALL MARCH 2025.
''I was lucky enough to have Karen help me gain a sponsor for an event I was organising. I also worked with Karen to help promote my motivational speaking, and she got some brilliant results. Karen is friendly , approachable and efficient - all qualities that help her achieve so much in her area of work.'' CLAIRE LOMAS.