Ciara O’Neill

Ciara is a UK based practitioner and focusing teacher. 

She began her focusing journey in 2017, completing her BFA skills certificate with Kay Hoffmann, before undertaking further training with Peter Gill, Vera Rolfine Fryd Lyngmo, Simon McKibben, Lucinda Hayden and Ann Weiser Cornell. She graduated from Annette’s PUPA certification programme in April’25.

Ciara has over 25 years experience in the education sector in the UK, from preschool teaching to university lecturing, including facilitating in-service training for teachers in Creativity and The Arts for the Education Authority. 

Ciara also qualified as an integrative counsellor in 2018 and has provided sessions in general practitioners’ surgeries as well as in the charity sector.  She is a trained mindfulness and mindful self-compassion teacher.

“I love how focusing opens space inside myself. It increases my capacity for play, for perspective and for connection with myself and all of life. I feel lighter, brighter and more joyful when I focus, and I wish to share that joy and vitality with others. Focusing partnerships continue to be one of the most nourishing and enlivening aspects of my life. I am eternally grateful for them. I plan to offer a range of courses and workshops in the future, introducing the basics as well as combining focusing with my interest in The Arts.”

Ciara can be contacted at: livingwithheart@outlooklive.com for details of upcoming courses. She is also available for 1:1 sessions most Fridays from 9am- 3pm BST.