Professional Background

My professional background spans NHS counselling and public health, independent coaching, movement and contemplative practice. The following is a record of my qualifications, training and professional experience.

Qualifications & Training

Counselling & Coaching

  • Coaching Certificate — Portobello Behavioural Health, 2024

  • Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling — Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF), 2004

  • Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling — City Lit, London, 2002

Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga

  • Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy — London Mindful, 2019

  • Buddhist Foundations of Mindfulness — Oxford Mindfulness Centre, 2018 (individual module within the MSt programme)

  • Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, Levels 1–3 — Cyndi Lee, 2018

  • OM Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training — Cyndi Lee, 2013

  • OM Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training — Cyndi Lee, 2012

Academic & Physical Training

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Certification — National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2012

  • BSc (Hons) Zoology — University of Reading, 2000

Professional Experience

Independent Coaching & Integrated Practice | 2010–present

Chris Miller Fitness / Chris Miller Practice

Individual coaching, recovery and behavioural support, movement-based practice and international residential assignments. Work includes collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams, families and private households, providing practical, relational and strategic support.

Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation Teacher | 2013–2021

Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

Teaching yoga and mindfulness meditation to parliamentary staff and members.

NHS Health Advice, Counselling & Public Health | 1997–2012

  • Senior Health Adviser — Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, 2010–2012

  • Senior Health Adviser — Eastern and Coastal Kent NHS, 2008–2010

  • Band 7 Health Adviser and Counsellor — University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 2007–2008

  • Band 6 Health Adviser and Counsellor, Sexual Health and HIV — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 2003–2007

  • Healthcare Assistant / Auxiliary Nurse — Royal Berkshire Hospital and St Mary's Hospital, 1997–2000

Health Promotion | 1999–2001

Health Promotion Project Worker — Working Men's Project

Film, Television & Theatre

I have worked with leading actors and performers across film, television and theatre, providing individual physical training, yoga and movement-based support, including preparation for demanding roles and productions. This work has given me extensive experience of high-pressure creative environments, complex schedules and the importance of professional confidentiality.

Professional References

Professional references are available on request, subject to the agreement of the referees. Client confidentiality is maintained throughout my work.