Hi, I'm Gabriella, a certified MBSR teacher in Brussels.
Certified MBSR teacher (Mindful Academy Solterreno) supporting expats and locals in Brussels through 8-week MBSR courses, 1:1 mindfulness coaching, and tailored programmes for organisations and schools, supporting medical wellbeing and mental health centers.
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.
Jon Kabat-ZinnMindfulness and its benefits
Mindfulness means waking up from autopilot: paying attention, on purpose, to your senses and your body in the present moment. With choice comes freedom.
- 01Mindfulness enables you, as a neurotypical or neurodivergent individual, to improve your wellbeing and health and to find a sense of inner peace.
- 02Mindfulness helps you reduce stress and gain better control of your life. Research confirms it supports not only neurotypical people in their wellbeing, but also neurodivergent people in their daily challenges.
- 03Mindfulness eases fear and anxiety, and research suggests it can help you control pain signals.
- 04Mindfulness reduces mind wandering, sharpens your focus and helps you appreciate the present moment.
It started with a severe illness.
That was when I got deeply into mindfulness. I understood it was time to change my life, and I was open to take myself in charge. I discovered the power of the mind, and the possibility of healing both body and mind.
We all have the duty to take care of ourselves, to turn inside and discover who we are. No one else can do it for us.
Mindfulness is about being true to oneself. It supports clarity in decision-making and lets us be more peaceful and resilient in regard to the frantic world we are living in.
Mindfulness improves leadership empathy, decision-making and stress management, and reduces burnout.
Read the research →Experiences by Gabriella
Ongoing support for two clinics, from MBSR courses to 1:1 coaching, plus teacher training for the Belgian Defence and speaking at EU Green Week.
Belgian Defence
Teacher training for the Belgian Military
Developing a sustainable mindfulness programme to support resilience and well-being among defence personnel, and training the next generation of trainers from within.
EU Green Week 2024
Award Ceremony · European institutions
Speaking engagement at the EU Green Week Award Ceremony in Brussels (June 2024), bringing mindfulness to a European public-policy audience.
Organisational work
- Clinical work for adults and children at two clinics Supporting patients alongside healthcare professionals at Therapsy, a French-speaking therapeutic centre in Forest, and at Community Help Service (CHS), which offers mental health care in English in Brussels.
- Corporate Mindfulness for adults Tailored workshops as stand-alone or multi-week programmes for organisations, designed to reduce employee stress, improve focus, and foster a healthier workplace culture.
- Mindfulness for Children in schools Group courses for young minds (9 to 18 years), teaching attention, emotional regulation, and practical mindfulness tools in a safe, playful setting.
- Brussels Childbirth Trust (BCT) for parents Workshops and events for English-speaking parents and families in Belgium.
- Tree of Life Yoga Mindfulness teacher at Tree of Life Yoga in Tervuren for three years, supporting adults and older adolescents.
Groups
- 8-Week MBSR Courses for adults The gold-standard Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programme (after Jon Kabat-Zinn), offered in group formats with didactics, experiential exercises, guided meditations, mindful communication and group exercises.
- Half-day retreats Guided meditation, body scan, mindful movement.
- Guided mindful walking Gentle nature walks for body and mind, outdoors.
- Sound bowl sessions Deep relaxation through resonant vibrations.
Individual work
- Mindfulness Consultancy (MBSR) for adults The full 8-week MBSR programme delivered: tailored to individual schedules and personal needs for a deeper, more focused experience.
- One-on-one consultancy Supporting personal development, decision-making clarity, and well-being through a tailored mindfulness approach.
Partners across Berlin, Israel and Luxembourg.
Certified teachers extending the practice to expat communities worldwide. Meet the network →
Curious to begin?
Small groups, max 10. EN · DE · FR. Courses, retreats and monthly community meetups in Brussels.