About Dawnie
My compassion, insight and expertise are a response to my own transformation and return to love, over the last 35 years. Key to this is understanding the importance of self-forgiveness in living with unconditional love and developing inner peace and stability, with which to meet life’s challenges and our changing world.
By relying on the true nature of the heart and mind, this practical approach is for anyone who wants to grow beyond the illusion of our social conditioning to the truth of love, unity and infinity possibility that lie beyond. So instead of living through the illusion that we are separate from our innate perfection and innocence, we can connect to our shared humanity, forgive ourselves and create a more loving world.
This is my vision and I am honoured to share this path with you.
Below, I have shared my story so you can get to know me and understand how working together will radically transform your life.
Training, Qualifications and Research
My insight into human potential and the mind-body-spirit-nature connection is the result of 35 years of research, lived experience and the following study:
Training as a therapist and acquiring a Masters Degree in Integrative Humanistic Counselling (Person Centred & Gestalt). I received my Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in April 2014.
Training as a Primary School Teacher and as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to adults.
Obtaining an undergraduate degree in Human Communication, in which I specialised in supporting autistic & neurodivergent children & wrote my thesis on 'The Social Experience of Living with Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.'
26 years of Coaching & Mentoring experience
18 years researching the role of breathing in assisting recovery & optimising well being & quality of life (this led to the creation of Breath Perception®).
Studying for 2 years in Thailand, meditation practices recognised by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (N.I.C.E) as effective in the treatment of difficulties associated with stress & anxiety.
25 years studying Mysticism & Practical Spirituality, including 12 years applying the daily Lessons in A Course In Miracles.
Studying Neuroscience, Physiology, Trauma Theory & Infant Attachment Theory.
1 year acquiring a Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology (specialising in Trauma, Stress & Anxiety).
Completing 2 Diplomas in Yoga Practice & Training in Advanced Yoga Practice.
Completion of Reiki I, II & Master (Qualified Teacher). I served as a Reiki Apprentice in Thailand for 3 years in preparation to become a teacher
Early Life
My early life was defined by an affinity for ponies and the natural world. This taught me about stillness, resonance and being connected to who we really are, our Souls.
At age 12, I faced my mortality and was told I’d end up in a wheelchair. This showed me the importance of living with love and the truth that health is life and a gift to be preserved. I was unable to do weight bearing exercise so I became a swimmer and began researching breathing and how to preserve my health.
In the decade that followed I underwent several operations that restored my mobility and had a number of transformative experiences that showed me a reality beyond what my eye can see and a love that unites us all.
During this period I became a student of yoga and meditation.
Education
For my undergraduate degree I studied Human Communication and specialised in supporting Autistic children and mentoring young people. I wrote my thesis on 'The Social Experience of Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’ and developed insights that are now part of our collective consciousness.
This marked the beginning of my career as a mentor and coach, alongside which I trained as a teacher.
Studying in Thailand
In time, my un-processed trauma began to surface and my eardrums burst multiple times with anxiety. I didn’t know who could help me so I travelled to Thailand to learn how to help myself. I dedicated the next 2+ years to studying yoga, massage and meditation (mindfulness) practices recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (N.I.C.E) in the treatment of difficulties associated with stress and anxiety.
During this period my intuition told me to develop a methodology for assisting recovery and optimising wellbeing and quality of life, using the breath, so I returned to the UK to train as a Therapist and continue my research.
The Creation of Breath Perception
I undertook a year of training in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology and recognised the importance of the autonomic nervous system in regulating breathing and every aspect of our wellbeing. Alongside this, I worked in a college as a Wellbeing Coach, where I shared practical tools so the teachers and young people could look after their minds.
During my Masters Degree Therapy training I re-visited my under graduate passion for Infant Attachment Theory and discovered new passions in Neurobiology and Trauma Theory. For my thesis I researched ‘Breath Perception as a Self-Care Tool for Counsellors’, the results revealing an unequivocal need to establish Breath Perception as an official method.
In 2011 I founded Breath Perception and my wellbeing Consultancy, Breathe 4 Wellbeing.
Breath Perception soared, helping young athletes facing potential disqualification go to number 1 in Great Britain and people facing end of life, experience peace of mind.
The ripple effect was phenomenal.
Finding Freedom
In 2020, in response to Covid-19 lockdown and my daily application of the Lessons in A Course In Miracles, I was released from my past and saw the true nature of the mind.
I discovered that self-forgiveness is key to inner freedom. If we can’t recognise our innate innocence and release the past, we’ll never forgive each other, connect to our potential and shared humanity or transform our world.
Since that moment, I’ve been called to share the universal principles and practices that can set anyone free, by understanding the mind and how to choose love over fear.
So instead of living through the illusion that we are separate from our innate innocence and perfection, we can experience the shared heart/mind of humanity, practice self-forgiveness and create a more loving world.
This is my vision and I am honoured to walk this path with you.
With Gratitude
I owe my quality of life today, to my inner teacher who showed me that Love is always the answer, the unconditional Love of my family and friends, and the kindness and skill of professionals who have helped me find freedom. I am passionate about helping you find yours!
Work With Me
You can work with me 1:1, by attending a retreat or talk, or by studying with me in a soul community of people committed to raising their consciousness and living with love, together. Please send me a message if you’d like to explore working together.
Let’s stay connected
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*I will greet you with love, dignity and genuine care.*
