About MindLab
Mindlab was co-founded by Dr Gail Davies and Caroline Hopkins, who have been delivering mindfulness courses into the workplace since 2011 to a wide range of organisations including financial institutions, the NHS and medical schools, universities and pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies.
Dr Gail Davies – Co-founder
Dr Gail is an academic, educated at Oxford and Imperial College with a Masters in Mindfulness, and actively involved in mindfulness research. Underpinned by a 20 year academic career in science and a qualified yoga therapist, she brings a wealth of expertise to her mindfulness teaching. She is trained to teach both MBSR and MBCT, complying with the UK Good Practice Guidelines for teachers. She acts as a mindfulness consultant and trainer working with individuals and organisations. She has developed and delivered mindfulness programmes in the workplace, universities and for clinical groups since 2011. She is an accomplished professional speaker.
Caroline Hopkins – Co-founder
Caroline’s wealth of experience comes from a long business career fostering positive engagement, collaboration and innovative communication for organisations as diverse as AstraZeneca, HSBC, and the British Government. Caroline pioneered taking short mindfulness training courses into the workplace in 2011 and is an accredited AEOC Executive Coach. Since 2018 Caroline has stepped down as a director to focus on her coaching, but continues to advise Mindlab on business strategy.
As well as Co-founders Dr. Gail Davies and Caroline Hopkins, MindLab also draws together a highly experienced team of professionals to act as advisors, supporting in the creation and delivery of up-to-date and scientifically validated Mindfulness training.
MindLab’s Advisors
Professor Mike Thomas PhD FRCP
Currently Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton where he leads the community-based respiratory research programme. He has a particular interest in non-drug treatments, ‘real-world’ outcomes and pragmatic clinical research.
Professor George Lewith
Professor George Lewith sadly died on 17th March 2017. George was a great intellect, with a generosity of spirit that meant he was a mentor and inspiration to many, ourselves included. He was always there to advise, support and make things happen. Moreover, he was an enthusiastic, warm and kind-hearted individual, a friend and colleague who will be deeply missed.
