Dimitris

• University of East London (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology)

• Universtity of Aberdeen (Post Graduate Diploma in MSc Mindfulness Studies)

• The Mindfulness Association (MA) (Certificate in Teaching Skills Level 1&2-MBLC) • International Coaching Federation (ICF) (Certificate in Professional Coaching Skills)

Areas of expertise

• Mindfulness Meditation:

- Guided Meditations (array of mindfulness techniques)

- Mindfulness Based Living Course (8 week teaching course)

• Life coaching in:

- Positive Psychology

- Positive Emotions (managing, overcoming stressors and obstacles to wellbeing)

- Engagement (goal directed behaviour and self regulation)

- Relationships (support systems personal/professional and meaningful)

- Meaning Making (clarity & purpose)

- Accomplishment (building strengths and self-efficacy)

My approach accepts and meets the ICF Code of Ethics. I am skilled in the use of positive psychology interventions which I adapt in my coaching practice and specialise in Mindfulness Meditation. I lead hourly guided meditation sessions and teach the 8-week Mindfulness Based Living Course. As a teacher trained member of the MA and I also adhere to the BABMA Code of Conduct. With these skills and tools I coach people through their experiences, stay open and adaptable to my approach and acknowledge and respect the uniqueness of every individual.

Typically 1 hour sessions (unless otherwise agreed upon)- I make suggestion for home exercises to which, if agreed upon, the client is held accountable for having done them or not.

I am a coach because because it is an effective means to promote ideas and applications of positive psychology and mindfulness which allow people to be their best selves. I am motivated by progress in achieving goals that promote a eudaimonic life and happy when striving for and sharing this with wider circles. We all face sufferings and I feel these should not hold us back but inform us on how to continue forward. We also have strengths and virtues and when cultivated and applied wisely can balance our momentum.

I follow regular supervision and mentoring, take part in seminars, lectures and workshops and am working towards my PCC accreditation with the ICF, my Masters Level accreditation with EMCC and my registry with BAMBA.