Clinical Psychologist (Middlesex University, UK), Author and Graduate in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) at the School of Medicine, University of California San Diego (USA). Official Trainer in MBCT registered at the International Listing Access MBCT (www.accessmbct.com). Masters in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness (London Metropolitan University, UK). International Lecturer with experience of teaching at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion (Harvard Medical School) e at the Mindful Society (University of Toronto). Experience in working with General Psychiatry (inpatient/outpatient services) and with chronic health issues.Work experience at the North London Priory Hospital and at the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT-NHS). Over 12 years of experience as an MBCT Teacher and over 17 years as a meditation and yoga teacher. Since 2013 has lived in Brazil and is currently guest lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and founder of the main centres for mindfulness studies in Brazil (www.brasilmindfulness.com)