Hi,

On behalf of the committee and myself, I wanted to thank you for being apart of our first mental health event yesterday and making it a success. I genuinely was able to take a lot away from your presentation and it has opened a whole new realm for me. As someone who has been diagnosed with anxiety you have given me insight to a new way of tackling the issues that have plagued me for the majority of my life. So from the bottom of my heart, I mean it, thank you.

The committee were also really happy and you went above and beyond our expectations. We look forward to attending any other sessions you do in collaboration with the other societies at our university.

Thank you so much again.

University of Nottingham BME Medics

“Dr Ahmed has done 5 sessions for my stress. My partner says she has noticed a lot of difference. Thank you.” - Mr M.Ashraf

“Dr Ahmed gave a talk at my son's school and I booked a session for son. She was able to do some sessions for exam stress. The audio session is amazing.” - Ms A. Brom

“With lockdown and home schooling and worried about my own health I was on edge. I read about Mindfulness on the NHS and booked a consultation with Dr Ahmed. I found it really useful that Dr Ahmed's background as a doctor she understood my problems. I feel much more hopeful and prepared for the next lockdown!” - S.K

“I never had mindfulness before. I wasn’t sure what to expect. After a free 15 minutes chat, I decided to do the 8-week programme. I am halfway through. I noticed a difference in how I was feeling by session 2. For the first time, I’m excited about my future.” — Mr Z. R.

“During covid I became really anxious. I was cut off from family and friends, I also got covid. I reached out to Dr Ahmed and felt she really understood what I was going through. Her medical background really helped me, I don’t think other coaches could. We did some mindfulness session and I felt a difference straight away. I was less anxious and began to stop worrying about the future. Dr Ahmed has been a lifeline.” — Miss S. A

“I’ve done every diet under the sun. You name it. I came across Dr Ahmed’s weight loss programme when I saw mindful eating in a magazine. I thought I got nothing to lose. I wasn’t expecting much. From the first moment, I was so surprised. It wasn’t anything I had seen and changed my view about diets. I understood why I didn’t have much luck before. I’ve lost 6 kg so far. Looking forward to losing more and learning lots more!” — Sofia

“I would like to thank you for talking to the members of Nottingham University's Mind Matters (psychiatry) society. From our feedback, students enjoyed hearing about your decision to become a mindfulness coach and how this compliments your career as a GP. At a recent event, many students told me they enjoyed the practical mindfulness session and I think this year people need strategies like mindfulness to manage their stress more than ever. Thank you for the tips on continuing the mindfulness practice, I know many individuals who have find it helpful, but few who manage to keep it going for more than several months. “ - Ella Dumpleton, University of Nottingham Mind Matters President