Colin Chenery
Counsellor, Mindfulness Teacher & Award-Winning Author
Colin Chenery
Counsellor, Mindfulness Teacher & Award-Winning Author
About Colin Chenery
Counsellor, Mindfulness Teacher & Award-Winning Author
Colin Chenery is a counsellor, mindfulness teacher and coach, and the creator of the Six Circles of Mindfulness, a framework that maps six dimensions of human experience, each one a way into Presence.
Why Book Colin Chenery as Your Podcast Guest
Stories, Not Talking Points
Real experiences from the counselling room, the dojo and the Himalayas that keep listeners leaning in.
Depth with Lightness
Serious subjects, held with warmth and a sense of humour.
Practices to Try Straight Away
Simple ways to notice a busy mind or a reaction, and meet it differently.
Lived Authority
40+ years in health and wellbeing, 45 years in martial arts, and an award-winning book.
Episode Angles & Topics
Why Your Mind Won't Switch Off
Why you can't use the mind to stop the mind, and a simpler way to meet it.
Respond, Don't React
What the counselling room and the dojo teach about the moment between trigger and response.
Martial Arts Meets Mindfulness
Embodied awareness from 45 years of practice, and how to bring the dojo into daily life.
Six Dimensions, One Presence
The story behind the award-winning book, and six dimensions of life where Presence can be recognised.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners leave with a clearer sense of how their mind and reactions work, simple practices for meeting both with more Presence, and the encouraging sense that this is achievable, from wherever they're starting.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Podcasts on mindfulness, meditation, spirituality, conscious living, personal growth, relationships, and martial arts or embodiment, especially shows for reflective listeners in midlife and beyond.
Recent Podcast Appearances
You're Loved and Connected | Colin Chenery on Mindfulness, Staying on the Path and Remembering to Slow Down.
The Story of Us: From Cosmic Dawn to the Depths of Being • Sep 2, 2026
Present Moment Awareness; With Colin Chenery
Slam the Gavel • Aug 25, 2026
Six Circles of Mindfulness: Colin Chenery on Awareness, Growth & Inner Transformation
The Simone Feiler Podcast •
LIVING LIFE FULLY THROUGH PRESENT MOMENT AWARENESS with Colin Chenery
Fit for Joy •
Mindfulness Without Escaping
Philosophy of life •
Reviews
An excellent guest, easy conversationalist with an inspirational message. He will make a great guest on anyone's podcast.
Colin is a phenomenal storyteller. We had an amazing conversation with him and learned a great deal from his insights and experiences. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in mindfulness, personal growth, and meaningful conversations. It was truly a fascinating and enriching discussion.
Colin was a really special guest. He was very easy to connect with and a pleasure to spend time with on the show. I look forward to staying connected. He taught my listeners so great lessons.
Key Achievements
Created the Six Circles of Mindfulness framework
2026Wrote and narrated Six Circles of Mindfulness: 2x Global Book Award winner (Silver, Health: Counseling & Psychology; Bronze, Psychology)
2026#1 Amazon bestseller in Spiritual Meditations and Health Psychology
2026Co-founded ONEgroup (Miessence), maker of the world's first certified organic personal care and supplement products
1999Professional Experience
Founder & Operator
Creative Living Health and Fitness Services
Delivered counselling and fitness services using therapeutic and bodywork modalities.
Substance Addictions Counselor
Windana Society
Provided counselling support for clients during withdrawal and detox programs.
Program Co-ordinator
Mirikai
Led therapeutic community programs using cognitive and interpersonal methods.
Co-Founder & Director
Organic & Natural Enterprise Group
Co-directed development and growth of certified organic health products.
Private Practice Practitioner
CC Counselling and Coaching
Provides counselling and mindfulness programs for diverse client needs.
Education
Diploma of Counselling
AIPC - Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Counselling
Advanced Study Majors: Mindfulness-Based Therapies; Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution
AIPC - Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Counselling
Psychology and Human Biology Studies
Deakin University
Psychology and Human Biology
Speaker Topics
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Actionable, story-rich insights on mindfulness coaching, meditation guidance, Presence. Studio-quality video & audio. Available Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat. Happy to share with my audience.
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