Laurie Arrowsmith
Laurie started the Mindful Institute so that similar minded people could experience the life-changing power of meditation and holistic health. Laurie lived with depression and anxiety for most of her 30s and frequented the offices of different psychologists, psychiatrists, and traditional counsellors, with little to no effect on her ill-mental health. It wasn't until Laurie turned to a more holistic approach to her health, that she started making profound leaps forward in her mental health and wellbeing.
Laurie has worked in the mental health sector as a counsellor, life coach, trainer, and educator, for over a decade. She has worked both within community services organisations, and in her private practice. She has worked with individuals, couples, substance-users, victims and perpetrators of family violence, and enjoys running support groups for women and men of all ages. Laurie has also taught mental health units at RMIT University.
Laurie has a particular interest in parenting, having worked with 100s of parents to support them through some of the many challenges posed by parenthood. Laurie's parenting programs and parent coaching focus on a relationship-based model, with a big emphasis on emotional intelligence and gentle, mindful parenting methods. Laurie lives in Melbourne, Victoria with her husband, two neuro-diverse children, and their menagerie of pets.
