Dr Lilian Cabiron - The Mindfulness Coach

Dr Lilian Cabiron - The Mindfulness Coach Former psychiatrist & psychoanalyst offering mindfulness, wellbeing & transformational coaching. Richmond & Kew | Online.

Supporting professionals through life's transitions with insight, compassion & over 30 years of experience. Offering integrative wellbeing support through mindfulness, Transformational Coaching and Reiki. Website: www.drliliancabiron.com
Email: [email protected]

Based in Richmond, London, United Kingdom. Services are available in person and online by appointment. The information provided o

n this page is for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical, psychological, or psychiatric care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require urgent medical assistance, please contact your GP or emergency services.

Returning to work or school after the holidays can feel more emotional than we expect.Even when we’re looking forward to...
21/08/2026

Returning to work or school after the holidays can feel more emotional than we expect.

Even when we’re looking forward to getting back into our routine, there can be a sense of loss as slower mornings, time with loved ones, travel or simply more space suddenly come to an end.

The answer isn’t to force yourself back into “normal” overnight.

Instead, give yourself a softer landing. 🌿

✨ Notice what you’re feeling, without judging it.
✨ Reconnect gently with your routine.
✨ Lower the pressure to be immediately productive.
✨ Make space for rest, movement and moments of stillness.
✨ Remember what gives your work and everyday life meaning.
✨ Create small rituals that help you feel grounded.
✨ Be patient with yourself as you adjust.

A transition is not something you have to rush through.

It can be an opportunity to pause, realign and choose how you want to step into the next chapter.

You don’t have to return as the person you were before the holidays. You can return with greater awareness of what you need.

If this transition feels difficult, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I offer mindfulness, wellbeing and transformational coaching to support you through periods of change and help you create more clarity, balance and meaningful change.

📍 Richmond, London + Online

Book an Exploratory Session — link in bio.

PERCEPTIONWe often think we are seeing reality as it is.But we are also seeing it through our own history, expectations,...
19/08/2026

PERCEPTION

We often think we are seeing reality as it is.

But we are also seeing it through our own history, expectations, fears, beliefs and experiences.

Two people can experience the same moment — and walk away with completely different stories about what happened.

That doesn’t necessarily mean one is wrong.

It means perception is not the same as truth.

Mindfulness invites us to pause before reacting and ask:

What am I actually seeing?
What am I assuming?
What story am I creating around it?

That small space between what happens and how we interpret it can change everything.

Sometimes, meaningful change begins not by changing the situation — but by seeing it differently.

Creating space for meaningful change.

17/08/2026

We often imagine that meaningful change requires big gestures.

But sometimes, it begins with something incredibly ordinary: a kind word, a thoughtful message, a moment of genuine attention.

Random acts of kindness don’t have to be grand or performative. They can be quiet, spontaneous and almost invisible.

And perhaps that’s part of their beauty.

Today, try one small thing that might make someone else’s day a little lighter.

You may never know how much it mattered. 🤍

What small act of kindness has stayed with you?





We are wired to notice what could go wrong.For our prehistoric ancestors, quickly detecting a potential threat could mea...
14/08/2026

We are wired to notice what could go wrong.

For our prehistoric ancestors, quickly detecting a potential threat could mean the difference between safety and danger. The brain’s tendency to prioritise negative or threatening information helped protect us—and that protective system is still part of us today.

But our modern lives rarely require us to scan the horizon for predators.

Yet the mind can still become highly focused on criticism, uncertainty, mistakes, what is missing, or what might go wrong.

And what we repeatedly pay attention to can begin to shape how we experience our lives.

This is where practice comes in.

We don’t need to force ourselves to “think positively” or dismiss difficult emotions. Instead, we can gently train our attention to notice the whole picture:

The difficulty — and what is still good.
The uncertainty — and what is still steady.
The challenge — and what is supporting us through it.

Gratitude can be part of that practice.

Not as a way of pretending everything is wonderful, but as a deliberate choice to notice what is working, what we appreciate, who supports us, moments of connection, and the ordinary things that bring meaning.

The mind may be wired to look for what could go wrong.

We can also teach it to recognise what is going right.

✨ What is one small thing you can notice and appreciate today?

Save this post as a gentle reminder to come back to the whole picture.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary OliverPerhaps the question isn’t only ...
11/08/2026

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver

Perhaps the question isn’t only about what we achieve, build or become.

Perhaps it is also about how we want to experience the life we are already living.

In a world that often encourages us to do more, achieve more and keep moving, there is something powerful in pausing.

To notice what matters.
To listen inwardly.
To make choices that feel aligned.
To create space for what gives life meaning.

Meaningful change doesn’t always begin with a big decision. Sometimes, it begins with a moment of awareness.

So, what would it mean for you to live a little more fully, consciously and authentically? ✨

When life feels overwhelming, the instinct can be to think your way out of it.But sometimes, the most helpful place to b...
10/08/2026

When life feels overwhelming, the instinct can be to think your way out of it.

But sometimes, the most helpful place to begin is much simpler:

your breath.

This gentle longer-exhale practice takes about a minute and can be used whenever you notice yourself becoming tense, distracted or caught up in your thoughts.

There is nothing to achieve.

Just an opportunity to pause, notice, and reconnect with the present moment.

Save it for later. 🌿

Many people tell me,“I know I need to rest… but I can’t switch off.”This isn’t simply about poor time management or lack...
07/08/2026

Many people tell me,

“I know I need to rest… but I can’t switch off.”

This isn’t simply about poor time management or lacking discipline.

Sometimes it’s a sign that the nervous system has spent so long in a state of vigilance that stillness begins to feel unfamiliar—even threatening.

Mindfulness isn’t about forcing yourself to relax.

It’s about gently becoming aware of what arises when you slow down, and meeting those experiences with kindness rather than judgment.

Over time, rest becomes less something you struggle to achieve and more something you naturally allow.

Have you ever noticed that resting can feel surprisingly uncomfortable?

06/03/2026

What if the emotion you’re trying to avoid is actually the one trying to guide you?

☀️ Mindfulness gives us the space to pause, notice, and understand our emotions.

In a world that constantly pushes us to rush, the most powerful thing we can do is slow down.

When we pause, we create space between what we feel and how we react.
In that space, awareness grows.
And with awareness comes real transformation.

Sometimes the emotion we try to avoid is actually the one asking to be heard.

✨ Pause.
✨ Breathe.
✨ Notice what’s present.

Your emotions are not problems to fix — they are messages to understand.

💭 What emotion have you noticed in yourself today?

Save this as a reminder to pause when life feels overwhelming.

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