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Professional therapeutic fishing coaching available to anyone. No referral needed
*100% of every session supports our Foundation's free sessions for those in need.
Referral-Only | Completely Free Small supportive group sessions (4-5 people) for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Access via Mental Health Care Services
Support Our Mission | From £25/Year Join our community of supporters funding life-changing therapeutic sessions. Every membership directly funds equipment, venues, and free sessions
Meet Our Founder
Fishing saved me. Now I help it save others.
Mindful Angling Foundation was born from a dark period and a simple discovery: when everything else felt overwhelming, fishing didn't.
During difficult times, I found myself drawn back to the waterside – the same lakes and rivers I'd fished as a young lad with my dad. What started as an escape became something more profound. The stillness, the focus, the connection to nature – it all helped in ways therapy and medication alone couldn't reach.
That's when I knew this needed to be more than just personal healing. Others were struggling too, and fishing could help them like it helped me.
I'm now working towards my Level 2 Angling Coach qualification while building the Foundation part-time alongside full-time employment. I've secured partnerships with Andy's Lake and Mill Farm fisheries – two beautiful venues.
I'm not a mental health professional trying to add fishing to my toolkit. I'm an angler who found healing by the water and became determined to share that with others facing their own battles.
Credentials (in progress):
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Level 2 Angling Coach training (completing 2025)
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Enhanced DBS checked
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First Aid certified
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Safeguarding trained
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20+ years fishing experience
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Personal experience with mental health recovery
This is about one person who found peace by the water, helping others find theirs.
Why Fishing?
Angling is more than just a pastime; it is a gateway to restoration. By stepping away from the noise and onto the water's edge, you enter a space where the mind can finally settle. Our therapeutic sessions leverage the quiet focus of fishing to ground the senses, lowering stress levels and fostering a deep sense of mindful presence. In the rhythm of each cast, we help you find the clarity needed to navigate life's challenges with a renewed sense of calm and mental resilience.