Chris Dickson

Mindfulness Meditation Therapist

Available days: Individual appointments as requested, seven-week group courses run throughout the year.

CONTACT

Phone: 02 8514 0038

Chris has a BA (Hons) from Sydney University, AMRA and has studied and practiced mindfulness and meditation since 2005. Chris has led the mindfulness program at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse since 2014. He has trained with OpenGround Australia and the Mindfulness Training Institute of Australia and undertakes ongoing professional development in Australia and overseas.

His research interests at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse includes the application of online mindfulness in supportive care and in pain management. He has a special interest in the use of mindfulness for anxiety, stress, pain management and other health conditions. His previous work at Arthritis Australia has led to an understanding and empathy for people managing chronic illness and a focus on providing practical, evidence-based solutions, particularly through online programs.

Chris leads group classes and private sessions by appointment for our patients who wish to learn mindfulness practices and how to apply them in managing disease and treatment symptoms. His focus is on helping patients develop mindfulness skills to work with troubling thoughts, emotions and body sensations.