Learn Mindfulness in Wirral
Understand your mind. Experience life differently.
An 8-week mindfulness course in Hoylake, Wirral. Small groups, guided practice and a welcoming space to learn.
Have you ever wondered why your mind keeps returning to the same thoughts? Why you sometimes react in ways you later regret? Or why it's so difficult to simply enjoy the moment you're in?
Mindfulness helps us become curious about the way our minds work, understand our thoughts and emotions, and discover how to respond to life's experiences with greater awareness and compassion.
Together, we'll explore mindfulness, compassion and insight, discovering how greater awareness can help us recognise habitual patterns, respond to life's challenges and make more conscious choices.
Tuesday evenings · Hoylake, Wirral · Small groups · Beginners welcome
Join the February CourseMindfulness is More Than Meditation
Most of us spend years learning about the world around us, but very little time understanding the world within us.
We think, worry, plan, remember and react, often without noticing just how much our thoughts influence the way we feel and behave.
Mindfulness offers an opportunity to become curious about these patterns, rather than simply being carried along by them.
And while meditation is an important part of learning mindfulness, the real value comes from bringing that awareness into everyday life.
It's not about emptying your mind or becoming a different person. It's about learning to understand yourself and discovering that you have more choice in how you respond.
Through this eight-week course, we'll explore mindfulness, compassion and insight, developing skills that can continue to support you long after the course ends.
What You'll Discover Over Eight Weeks
The Mindfulness-Based Living Course is a structured, evidence-informed programme combining guided meditation, reflection, discussion and practical exercises.
Together, we'll explore three interconnected foundations:
Mindfulness – Learning to Notice
Discover how often we live on autopilot, caught up in thoughts about the past or future. Learn to recognise what's happening in your mind and body, and bring greater awareness to everyday experiences.
Compassion – Changing How We Relate to Ourselves
Explore how we respond when life becomes difficult. Learn to recognise self-criticism and develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself and others.
Insight – Understanding Our Patterns
Begin to recognise the habits, assumptions and beliefs that influence how you think, feel and react. With greater understanding comes the possibility of responding differently, rather than repeating familiar patterns.
The aim isn't to become calm all the time. It's to develop the awareness and understanding that help you navigate life with greater choice.
Your 8-Week Experience
Learning mindfulness is a little different from learning most other subjects. It's not about memorising information or getting the answers right. It's about exploring your own experience.
Each week, we'll come together in a small, friendly group to explore mindfulness through guided practices, discussion and reflection.
You'll have opportunities to share your experiences, ask questions and learn from others. Often, hearing someone else's experience helps us recognise something about ourselves.
There's no pressure to share anything personal, and no expectation that you'll be good at meditation. We all arrive with different experiences, and that's part of what makes learning together so valuable.
Between sessions, you'll be encouraged to practise at home, gradually discovering how mindfulness can become part of everyday life.
Eight weeks gives us time to explore, practise, reflect and build on what we're learning together.
Is This Course Right for You?
You might be completely new to mindfulness, have tried meditation through an app, or simply be curious about understanding your mind a little better.
Perhaps you'd like to feel less caught up in your thoughts, respond differently to life's challenges, or develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
You don't need any previous experience, and you certainly don't need to be able to sit cross-legged or empty your mind.
All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Your 8-week course includes:
🌿 8 weekly sessions (1.5–2 hours each)
🌿Face-to-face in Hoylake, Wirral
🌿 A small group of 4–6 participants
🌿 Guided mindfulness practices
🌿 Practical exercises for everyday life
🌿 Reflection and supportive group discussion
🌿 A mindfulness app to support your daily practice
🌿 Course book and certificate from the Mindfulness Association
Investment: £289
Meet Your Mindfulness Guide
For much of my life, I thought being busy, thinking constantly and juggling responsibilities were simply part of being a capable adult.
It wasn't until I discovered mindfulness that I began to question how much of my experience was shaped by the activity of my own mind.
I became fascinated by the relationship between our thoughts, emotions and the way we experience everyday life.
Mindfulness didn't stop life's challenges. But it changed how I understood them, how I responded and, perhaps most importantly, how I related to myself.
That curiosity eventually led me to study mindfulness at master's level and leave a long corporate career to share what I'd learned.
Your Guide
I combine academic training, practical experience and a down-to-earth approach to teaching mindfulness.
Qualifications & Experience
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MSc Mindfulness – University of Aberdeen
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Trained with the British Mindfulness Association
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Experienced Life Coach and NLP Practitioner
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Over 30 years working in corporate systems and IT, understanding the pressures of everyday working life
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Author of The Emotional Hustle
My aim is to make mindfulness understandable, accessible and relevant to real life. You don't have to change who you are or become a different person. You simply learn to see things a little differently.
What Our Customers are Saying..
★★★★★
Alison, Greasby
"I came to the course, used to putting myself at the bottom of the list
I've tried mindfulness before but still found it difficult to prioritise my own time. This course taught me the value of a daily mindfulness practice and how to include it. Highly recommend Julie and Just Breathe Solutions. A great company and course if you are interested in learning more about mindfulness."
★★★★★
Angela, Aintree
"Just what I needed - I felt at ease with Julie and this beautiful group of humans!
Julie’s delivery was gentle and supportive and mindfulness has become an anchor in my day. Time for my own space."
★★★★★
Zoe, Wallasey
"An excellent experience that provided real tools for life
Mindfulness really is Skills for Life and everything that involves. Julie is a knowledgeable teacher who creates a warm and encouraging atmosphere around all experiences."
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Jayne, Aintree
"I was struggling with anxiety but left with the tools to calm my mind.
Julie's approach was practical and taught me how the mind works. The course really resonated with me. Her voice is so calming too - I now have tools I can use going forward."
★★★★★
Jan, Wallasey
"A welcoming experience even over zoom.
An enjoyable course and Julie is a knowledgeable teacher who creates a welcoming environment. The sessions were led well and easy to follow."
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Su, Bebington
"A safe, professional space for interesting discussions about the challenges of life we all face.
I would definitely recommend participating in Julie's (Just Breathe) 8 week mindfulness course. Julie provided a safe space for discussion combined with, professionally led, gentle guidance. Overall an enjoyable experience."
Join Our February Mindfulness Course
Tuesday 2nd February 2027, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Duration: 8 Weeks
Format: In person, Hoylake Community Centre
Session Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Group Size: 4 - 6 people
Price: £289.00
Eight weeks to explore mindfulness, develop greater self-awareness and discover how to bring more choice and compassion into everyday life.
No previous experience needed.
