Mindfulness with Kate James
Kate is passionate about sharing how mindfulness skills can transform your life. Drawing on teachings draw from science and the psychology of mindfulness, her aim is to make the philosophies and practices engaging and helpful, even for those who don’t meditate.
You don’t need a daily meditation practice to discover the gifts of mindfulness – even small changes in the way you interact with yourself, your relationships and your life can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing.
What outcomes will we achieve?
- Discover a deeper sense of self-awareness
- Overcome patterns of negative thinking
- Become more mindful in your relationships
- Make conscious choices about habits
- Learn practical ways to appreciate the present moment
- Create a more compassionate relationship with yourself
- Feel a greater sense of inner peace

Join Kate live every Monday
Join around 200 others from around the globe each Monday morning at 9.30am (AEST) when Kate shares a free talk and meditation on Insight Timer. With over 120,000 followers, Kate’s popular guided meditations will help you find clarity, calm and confidence.

Mindfulness coaching for individuals with Kate
Kate James is a mindfulness coach who works with introverts, creatives, leaders and business owners who want to live more present, purposeful and meaningful lives.
Coaching sessions
Sometimes a single session mindfulness coaching session will be enough but many clients find it helpful to engage in a program where we meet fortnightly for a couple of months. I’ll work with you in a way that suits your budget and personal needs.
Individual coaching fees
60-minute session: $275
What people say
Catherine
‘I’ve just experienced the profound effects of a Total Balance discovery session and would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is creating and growing a business enterprise or making changes in their personal and professional life. Kate James offers an enjoyable, uplifting and powerful coaching session in a serene, nurturing and beautiful environment. Creative time focused on your plans, needs and goals – this inspiring few hours resulted invaluable insights and action steps, providing time to self-review and recalibrate. Kate offers useful insights and resources and I look forward to continuing this creative and practical journey with her over the next few months.’
Danielle
‘I attended a half-day session with Kate over six months ago. I found her to be warm, caring and very intuitive. She knew more about me than I knew of myself. Kate has helped me grow and feel grounded in mind and body. She has an extraordinary view on a range of things and I can say without any hesitation that she is very good at what she does. I hope to do another session with Kate in the future where I share with her experiences of wonderful change in my life, giving a great deal of credit to her. Thank you.’
AJ
‘I don’t know how you manage to say everything that needs to be said in such a new, clear and fresh way. You really find a way to cover so much of the human experience. Today’s discovery session was really eye-opening for me and certainly gave me clarity. I look forward to being proud of myself because I am living in alignment with what feels authentic and true to my natural calling.’
Karen
‘The transformation of how I was feeling from the start of the session to the end of the session was amazing. My reason for seeing Kate was to help determine my next career move. Working with Kate has helped me identify a direction to move into and the steps required. But it’s not only my career that requires changes; I also need to tweak my personal life. Kate helped me see the “whole” picture. I’m now in the process of setting some key goals, which are the foundations to the next exciting chapter in my life, one that is filled with love, fun, tenacity and self-respect. Thank you Kate!’
Anita
‘I’d first seen Kate when she ran a meditation workshop at a retreat I attended. Her calm manner and positive energy spoke to me so when I was at a career/life crossroads and finding it hard to find clarity I booked a discovery session. I was looking for a holistic approach and a life plan, not just a career plan and that’s exactly what I got. Kate has a way of understanding people so she can work with them in exactly the way they need. From start to finish the whole process was a pleasure. It’s a few months down the track now and instead of procrastinating as I have a tendency to do I’ve implemented a number of actions from the session. Go me! And thanks Kate.’
Alison
‘Thank you for the discovery session this morning. The process of doing the strengths tests beforehand, the reflection in order to fill in the questionnaires, then spending a few hours with someone focusing purely on my needs has been totally indulgent and amazing. You are an excellent listener who has carefully guided my thinking and pulled it all together in the resources you have just sent me. I have always been my own ‘ analyst’ or ‘friend’, along with my partner, but to have someone else listening properly, without judgement, to what I really think/ feel/ want has been wonderful. I feel I have a real platform to launch my next 50 years (or more!).’
Lisa
‘The discovery session was extremely beneficial as I’m at a point in my small business where I need to focus more on marketing but I’m also hamstrung by limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. We spent quite a bit of time exploring these limiting beliefs and ways I can overcome them. The meditation and the values mapping also helped bring it all together and the clarity I felt when we finished up was more than I’d had for a long time. I left with some very achievable action steps and have already begun implementing them. I would highly recommend the discovery session for any small business owner looking to make some changes.’
Audrey
“Kate worked with me in a very powerful and honest way that helped me to leave the session empowered and with a completely different outlook on my future. She helped me to realise my true potential and to work with what I know and am very good at. At the moment I am working on my new own business, and am very confident about my choices. Kate is very professional, wise and grounded and when working with you she is fully present and committed to you.”
Shannon
‘What I gained from spending this time with Kate was immeasurable. I felt completely relaxed with her, enough to speak openly about matters I was finding difficult and confusing – within the first thirty minutes she had me pegged! Her exercises were incredibly valuable and something everyone should do regularly to remind themselves of what they believe is important. Kate refocused me, helped me make some decisions I had been struggling with and gave me tools and resources to continue my learning and development. I knew I had her undivided attention for the duration of the session and that she was purely focused on helping me. The combination of discussion and meditation was ideal and the environment in which our session was conducted was serene and beautiful. Thank you, Kate.’
Ella
The most nurturing, healing and energising experience I think I’ve ever had! It was truly life changing. I feel calmer, happier, healthier, and more connected than I have in years. It has given me the confidence and awareness to start listening to and following my heart.
Mindfulness coaching & speaking in the workplace
In her engaging and interactive corporate mindfulness workshops and keynotes, Kate shares the latest research about mindfulness and how to integrate the science of mindfulness and positive psychology into work and life in practical ways to improve self-awareness, enhance performance and promote a greater sense of self-belief.
She is described as an authentic, warm and down-to-earth speaker and audiences comment that she’s someone who appears to embody her message.
Listen to Kate’s meditations free on Insight Timer

Kate’s mindfulness coaching background
Kate’s journey with meditation and mindfulness began in the early 1990’s and she began teaching a mainstream form of meditation to beginners in the summer of 2003. Not long after, she was invited to present to banking executives, lawyers and other corporate groups. She began sharing how the principles of mindfulness can be used in every day life to reduce stress, improve focus, increase resilience and to improve our relationships.
Kate has been hosting mindfulness retreats in Bali and Byron Bay for over fifteen years and she is the author of six best-selling personal development books including Be Mindful and Simplify Your Life and Create Calm. She has trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer) and Internal Family Systems.
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Mary Oliver
Frequently asked questions
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware in the moment, without judgement. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations with openness and curiosity. By cultivating mindfulness, you can develop greater clarity, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. It is often practised through meditation but can also be integrated into daily activities such as eating, walking, or listening.
Is mindfulness the same as meditation?
They’re not exactly the same. Mindfulness is a state of awareness – being fully present in the moment and noticing your experience without judgement. Meditation is a practice that helps cultivate mindfulness, but mindfulness can also be integrated into daily life through experiences such as eating, walking, or interacting with others with undivided attention. Meditation is one way to develop mindfulness, but mindfulness can exist without formal meditation.
I'm not good at meditating because I have a busy mind. Can this help me?
Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t about silencing your mind or completely getting rid of thoughts. Both mindfulness and meditation are primarily about helping you to be more aware of your experience and aiming to interact with that experience with greater equanimity. It sounds more complicated than it is but that’s what I’m here to teach you.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Mindfulness offers a range of benefits for both mental and physical well-being. It can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional resilience. Regular practice has been shown to support better sleep, lower anxiety, and increase self-awareness. Mindfulness also fosters a greater sense of calm, helping individuals respond to challenges with clarity and balance.
Can you teach me to meditate?
Yes, absolutely. I have taught meditation for over 20 years and my aim is to make it accessible to everyone, include those with busy minds and complete beginners.
What is your cancellation policy?
I ask for 48 hours notice to change or cancel an appointment to give me time to find someone else to fill your place.