With a background in Clinical Psychology, Gemma completed her training to teach Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 2012, and since then has taught several thousand people from all walks of life. TM is an effortless technique which is practiced sitting comfortably with eyes closed for 20 minutes twice a day. It allows the mind to easily settle right down, the body gains a very deep level of rest which allows deep rooted stress and fatigue to release. TM is taught on a course over 3 consecutive days which starts with a 1 hour 1:1 session followed by 3 small group follow up sessions. You then have free support and guidance for life.
Gemma learned TM at the age of 6, and whilst continuing her personal meditation practice, including many advanced courses, she also spent over 10 years training as a Clinical Psychologist. During that time, her Psychology undergraduate dissertation explored the effects of TM on occupational stress, and her thesis for her professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology explored the effects of TM on anxiety, depression and well being.

Working in the NHS for a number of years, she treated people with a range of diagnoses using a range of psychological therapies including mindfulness based CBT. However, feeling that much greater progress could be made if these modern psychological therapies were supported by the ancient Vedic wisdom of India, she completed her teacher training in the methods laid down by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

She has since taught TM privately to the general public who are often experiencing high levels of stress with a range of physical and mental health problems including anxiety, depression and insomnia, plus people on the Autistic Spectrum and with diagnoses of ADHD and PTSD (but also of course those who are healthy and well but looking to fulfil their full potential!). Gemma directs the Meditation Trust’s Charitable Projects, which has involved teaching children in care and in schools both in the UK and developing countries.

Gemma now does most of her teaching on behalf of The Meditation Trust in Central London as well as on retreat in Kent.