About Vera
Mindfulness-Based Coach | Nervous System & Somatic Support
When your nervous system is stuck on “high alert,” finding stillness feels impossible - I know, because I spent most of my life trying to outrun my own racing mind. For years, I navigated life with a dysregulated nervous system, fueled by overwork, numbing habits, and a mind that was scared to slow down.
When I first stepped onto a yoga mat, I thought I was just adding movement to my fitness routine. Instead, I discovered the profound power of somatic awareness for emotional healing and mindfulness-based practices for lasting stress relief. I learned that stillness isn't just quiet - it’s the foundation for transformation.
My journey took me from the high-pressure world of construction to becoming a Certified Life Coach (Rhodes Wellness College) and RYT-500 Yoga Teacher. Along the way, I navigated my own recovery from substances and codependency by learning how to regulate my nervous system and build a nurturing relationship with myself.
Through intensive training in Thailand and my clinical coaching background, I developed the approach I use with clients today: a blend of somatic support and mindfulness-based coaching that helps you slow down, reconnect with your body, and make conscious choices to build a life you actually want.
I know what addiction feels like. I know what it’s like to feel hopeless, disconnected, and stuck in survival mode. And I know what’s possible on the other side: clarity, freedom, and peace of mind that comes from taking small, consistent steps every day.
My mission is simple: to help you create that same shift in your life - through mindfulness-based coaching that meets you exactly where you are.
Why I Do This Work
As the Buddhist saying goes,
“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.”
I felt awful for a long time, and getting to the other side of that, I want to help others come out of suffering too. I love the practice, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Credentials & Contact
Certified Life Coach - Rhodes Wellness College
Yoga Teacher - RYT-500
The woman behind the curtain
This website would not have been possible without this fantastic bundle of pride and joy, my wonderful, marvellous, astronomically talented sister, Clara. Please visit her on Instagram @greyandvain for commissions and collaborations!