CHRIS BOWLES MA MISMA DipIDHP worked for the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Crafts Council before training in coaching, counselling and group facilitation. She has held consultancy roles with a national management institute and with two international career consultancies, and provides services to an Employee Assistance Programme and a Primary Care Trust. Her qualifications include the IDHP Diploma in Humanistic Psychology (Facilitating Group and Personal Development) and a Diploma in Stress Management (Centre for Stress Management, London). She is a full member of the International Stress Management Association. Her interests include sound and voice work, creative writing, and visual arts. A long-time meditator, she is currently researching Mindfulness based approaches to stress and depression management.

Chris has run courses for employees of organisations including Lloyds of London, Pfizer, Lloyds TSB, Cranfield University and Bath & North East Somerset Council. She has also facilitated a varied series of public workshops and retreats on relaxation, stress management, wellbeing and life change, and has been featured on BBC Radio Bristol and ITV West.

Chris says "My experience has shown me that very few people consciously take time out to ensure that their lives and work are properly balanced and in line with their true values and aspirations. As a consequence of this, and of the frenetic lifestyles that many of us lead, stress and burnout is becoming a serious issue for individuals and organisations. Taking a "breathing space" to explore these issues is extremely valuable, not only to enhance personal wellbeing but also to increase job satisfaction and effectiveness at work. My approach encourages creativity and intuition but also offers pragmatism and practicality in helping my clients to reach their goals".