About me

I'm Simo, a mindfulness teacher and digital wellbeing coach based in Glasgow. Alongside teaching traditional mindfulness practices, I help people develop a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology so they can spend less time distracted and more time focused on what matters to them.

Why I Do This Work

As a meditation practitioner and mindfulness teacher, I think about attention a lot.

Over a number of years, I've watched with growing concern as digital technologies have become increasingly effective at capturing and directing our attention. These tools bring many benefits, but they can also affect our ability to focus, our mental wellbeing, sleep and relationships.

At the same time, I don't think the answer is to reject technology altogether. Most of us rely on digital tools every day, and many of them genuinely improve our lives.

What interests me is how we can enjoy the benefits of technology without becoming dominated by it. How can we use these tools intentionally, rather than automatically? How can we create space for the things we care about most?

These questions led me to digital wellbeing work and they continue to shape the way I teach and coach today.

My Approach

I don't believe technology is inherently bad. The problem is attention capitalism — a business model in which platforms are rewarded for capturing and holding as much of our attention as possible.

This means the issue is not simply a lack of discipline or willpower. We don't need to blame ourselves.

My approach combines mindfulness training with digital wellbeing practices. Together, we look at the role technology currently plays in your life, the role you would like it to play and the practical changes that can help bridge the gap.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all solution, I work with each person to develop an approach that fits their life, values and goals.

Qualifications and Experience

I have been teaching meditation for over ten years in a variety of settings, working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience.

I am a qualified mindfulness teacher accredited by the UK CPD Standards Office.

I also hold a Master's degree in Buddhist Studies, the tradition from which mindfulness practices originate. My academic and practical backgrounds allow me to draw on both contemporary mindfulness approaches and the wider contemplative traditions from which they emerged.