Melinda V King
Coaching Meditation Mindfulness Sleep Support
After overcoming my own trauma and addiction I transformed my wellbeing and my life, I can now help you to transform yours
Mindfulness Meditation and Coaching
Hi, I'm Melinda King
I’m so happy you are here!
If you have ever felt tired of how things are in your everyday life, struggled with how you are feeling, or annoyed with the thoughts in your own head, and wondered if it could be different, you are in the right place! Based on my own experience and the transformational power of mindfulness, I can help with all of these things. Perhaps you’ve started on the journey but realised it’s not easy or linear and would like connection or support on the path. Maybe just feeling generally stressed or anxious and would like greater wellbeing, going through a particularly rough time, or seeking big life change. You have landed in the right spot!
I have walked this path deeply, learnt a lot (often the hard way), trained under the guidance of internationally renowned teachers, built far greater levels of “OK-ness” within myself and completely turned around the way I live. I’ve moved through childhood trauma, overcome years of alcohol addiction, done the painful work on co-dependency, healed from mental breakdown and chronic insomnia. But more than that I’ve developed capacity to be with and respond to my own thoughts and emotions on a daily basis and not get swept away with the tide. You will now find me going against the grain of what society says I “should” be doing, and settling into my new home in Thailand where I continue to live and learn (and of course continue to support you online!)
I’m in no way claiming to be an expert, guru, or healer. What I am about is creating a space where we can move away from fixing ourselves, striving, needing to be perfect, or feeling it should be shiny and glossy. It’s not about bypassing our feelings or forcing something to be different than it is. Rather, t is about coming home to ourselves and our natural potential away from all of the noise. I’m focussed on building community, connection, compassion and companionship on this journey, supporting whole-heartedly in all the ways I can, on the basis of what I have learnt from specialist trainings and certifications, and on the path I have walked (and am still walking!).
My Values
In everythig I do I hold tow simple values:
- Authenticity - my work is deeply rooted in my own lived experience and I share genuinely from that starting point
- Warmth - my approach is inclusive, friendly, down to earth and supportive.
Coaching - Meditation - Mindfulness - sleep support
How can I help
I offer:
- One to one coaching
- Group mindfulness and meditation
- Work with oganisations and mindfulness sessions for staff wellbeing
- Both one off sessions and courses
- Free meditations available on the Insight Timer app
- Focussed sleep support
- Online sessions
- Sessions for UK and intenational clients
Why Mindfulness and Meditation?
Mindfulness means being in the present moment with attention and awareness, and the type of attention and awareness we have is compassionate and kind. As a simple example, if we are experiencing a negative thought we can be aware that we are having it, without letting it drive us, and let it pass. We can also be kind to ourselves about the fact we are experiencing the negative thought. One way we can strengthen our ability to be mindful is through practicing meditation. On a small scale this can help us in stressful situations every day. When we can build this up over time and deepen our understanding, it can change our whole life. It has changed mine. We can start to see everything much more clearly and from this more grounded place we can shape our lives.
Sleep Support
As a trained Yoga Nidra Teacher and with my own experience of chronic insomnia I have found that both current medicalised and non-medicalised options for sleep support are inadequate for many people, and in a time of growing and chronic sleep challenges the need is urgent. By understanding what is underlying our sleep difficulties, and by focussing on overall rest, relaxaation and wellbeing we can start to heal our sleep – through the “less rules, more rest” approach. For sleep support and sleep coaching please get in touch.
Contact Me
For more information about my work and how I can help you please have a look through the pages of my website and pop me an email! My email address is:
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We're all just walking each other home.
Ram Dass
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Testimonials
5 Star Reviews for Recorded Sleep Meditations
"This relaxed me into a peaceful sleep!! Thank you so much!!"
- Marie, United States, Insight Timer Listener
"I love this meditation! I listen most nights"
- Renee, Insight Timer Listener
"A very lovely nidra which helped me become calm and relaxed. Thank you, Melinda."
- Caroona, Germany, Insight Timer Listener
"Thank you for this yoga nidra...The ongoing reference to the stars allowed for expansion into oneness"
- Catherine, United States, Insight Timer Listener
Testimonials for 121 Yoga Nidra
"I've had guided meditation before but this experience stood out to me as I was taken to a really special calm place that I felt in my whole body. I felt like I was on a magical adventure, like a beautiful dream. Melinda's voice is soothing and comforting, I felt calm for the rest of the day and slept well that night"
- Helen, Bristol
"Melinda spent some time talking to me before the yoga nidra practice so she could tailor it to be just right for me at that time. So the session was really balanced and relaxing."
- Lucy, Brighton.
Testimonials for coaching
"The coaching sessions with Melinda were most beneficial for me. They flowed organically and easily allowing me to express myself without over thinking. Thank you"
- Dean, East Sussex
"Mel’s coaching provided me with a supportive and open space for me to explore some career goals. With Mel’s ability to ask the right questions and reflect my thoughts back to me I have been able to set clear targets for myself. I am feeling much more optimistic about my career future!"
- Indi, Brighton
Testimonials for Collaborative Work
"It has been a real pleasure to work with Melinda King. She is an excellent facilitator and was in invaluable for the public involvement work on my research project."
- Dr Sarah Cook, Epidemiologist
"I had the privilege of collaborating with Mel on a documentary project exploring the lived experiences of people with alcohol addiction. Mel brought valuable expertise in addictions research while maintaining a collaborative spirit that honoured the authentic voices and stories we were working to share. Her ability to bridge academic knowledge with real-world experience made her an invaluable partner in creating meaningful film."
- James Rattee, filmmaker
Melinda V. King
hello@melindavking.com