Meeting life awake, honest, and engaged
- returning again and again to what is here and what matters.
A grounded space for reflection, practice, and honest conversation about how we live and meet life.
Rooted in psychology, mindfulness practice, and the Zen tradition.
Susann Herrmann
Clinical & Occup. Psychologist, MA
London | Isle of Wight, UK
Weekly Sitting Meditation
A simple pause, arriving here.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7.00 - 7.30
Wed: 19.00 - 20.00
Sun: 9.30 - 10.30
All times are given in UK time
Often people begin exploring this work at a certain moment
Sometimes it begins with a simple curiosity — or a sense that there may be another way of meeting life.
At other times, it arises when something no longer feels quite right.
Many people who come to this work appear to be coping well on the outside, yet sense a subtle disconnection or unease within.
They might notice experiences such as:
feeling fine on the surface, yet sensing something is slightly off inside
becoming reactive, overwhelmed, or caught in ongoing pressure
living a life that outwardly works, but inwardly no longer fits
overthinking, or finding it hard to settle
trying to hold everything together, often with an undercurrent of tension
sensing that something needs attention, even without knowing exactly what
Often they are carrying significant responsibilities, moving through change, or simply beginning to question how they are living.
What is usually longed for is not a quick fix, but something more essential:
a greater sense of clarity
a steadier way of meeting experience
and a more honest way of living
A way of being more fully alive in your own life.
A simple orientation
From here, the work begins with a simple question:
How can we live more awake to our lives?
Not by trying to become someone different, but by learning to meet experience more honestly — including what feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or unfinished.
Again and again the invitation is simple:
to pause,
to notice what is here,
and to respond with greater clarity and care.
Over time, this begins to change how we live, how we relate, and how we meet the situations life brings.
In a quiet but meaningful way, we become more alive to life.
Ways to engage
There are different ways to begin or deepen this work.
Each offers a slightly different entry point, while sharing the same underlying orientation:
Learning to meet life with greater awareness, honesty, and engagement.
Individual Conversations
Sitting Meditation Group
Membership
Online
An ongoing practice space that includes guided contemplations, talks, and shared reflection.
Workshops & Seminars
A few words about me
I am a clinical and occupational psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and groups across clinical, organisational, and contemplative settings.
My work brings together psychological understanding, mindfulness practice and the wisdom of Zen as practical ways of meeting life more directly.
It is grounded, steady, and oriented toward what is real — not toward fixing, but toward seeing more clearly and responding with care.
People often experience this work as a place where they can slow down, reflect honestly, and meet their lives without pressure to perform or be different.
My Path →
My Background & Training →
If this way of working resonates with you, you are very welcome to reach out.