About
Zoe Shobbrook Fisher
mindfulness and mindful self-compassion teacher, trainer, supervisor and therapist in Richmond, London UK.
About me
My wish is to share mindfulness and compassion approaches for greater wellbeing and joy in a way that is accessible, personal and with integrity. This means how I work is rooted in my own practice and life experience. I started practising yoga 30 years ago and since then I have explored many mainstream and sacred paths which continue to inspire my unique offerings.
Mindfulness & Mindful Self-Compassion beautifully integrate the many strands that inspire me in a wonderful non-exclusive way. I want these heart-wisdom approaches to feel welcoming to everyone. Having been at one point myself a single parent who received support to begin my training I try to offer reduced fees when I can for those experiencing financial hardship – please feel welcome to ask for more details. I love living near Richmond Park in London, as well as wild outdoor swimming, conscious dance and being an occasional singer-songwriter. Creativity informs everything I am and do.
Experience
My dedication to the field of mindfulness and self-compassion is evident in my senior leadership roles, where I have been actively involved in supervising and training the next generation of teachers at prestigious organisations, including the Sussex Mindfulness Centre, the Mindfulness Network, the Mindfulness Project and The Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion. This extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional training and ensuring the effective and ethical delivery of mindfulness-based approaches.
For over a decade and a half, I have facilitated mindfulness and self-compassion courses and retreats. My work has spanned various settings, reaching the general public, embedding practices in the workplace, and contributing to mental health support within the NHS and through organizations like MIND. This breadth of experience has honed my ability to tailor teachings to different contexts and populations.
I have a particular passion for supporting practitioners who wish to deepen their practice beyond the beginner level, which led me and my colleagues to launch an online mindfulness community, In Good Company, in 2024. We are dedicated to providing ongoing support, advanced teachings, and a rich communal space for sustained practice development.
Complementing my work as a mindfulness teacher and trainer is a robust clinical background. For 11 years, I served as a university student-staff counsellor and group facilitator. This provided me with a comprehensive breadth of clinical mental health experience, enabling me to understand and respond sensitively to a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges.
My Qualifications
I am a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, mentor and trainer. I also trained in teaching Mindfulness at Bangor University completing their Teaching Training Pathway, and have been awarded the Certificate of Competency to Teach Mindfulness. I adhere to the Good Practice Guidelines of British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches(BAMBA) which requires I attend regular silent retreats and have ongoing supervision for all my work.
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and registered with the Health Council.
