MEET THE TEAM

Kirstien Bjerregaard PhD, MBACP, Co-founder, Director and Practitioner

Kirstien is a psychologist, integrative psycho-therapist, and transformative coach whose work has supported leaders, frontline professionals and individuals to communicate effectively, navigate conflict, and enhance resilience and wellbeing. She draws on latest in neuroscience, psychology, the 3 Principles, nature-based therapies, and lived experience to show how people are naturally designed to connect, adapt, and flourish even in challenging circumstances.

With a background in international emergency relief, Sure Start community development programmes, organisational leadership, therapy, and coaching, she brings a grounded, real-world understanding to her experiential training and transformational coaching.

She helps individuals and teams deepen their awareness of how the human operating system (mind, body and spirit) shapes their experience of life so they can access clarity, creativity, and discover their potential.

Outside of work, she delights in being a force of nature herself, enjoying cups of tea in stormy weather, swimming, gardening, dancing, and being a mum.

Who we are…

  • Mox Bjerregaard

    CO-FOUNDER & MENTOR

    I’m inspired by the human resilience and adaptability I’ve witnessed in many years of working internationally in conflict, disasters and emergencies.

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  • Sarah Webb, BSc

    REWILDING GUIDE, GROUP FACILITATOR, FOREST SCHOOL LEADER

    I’m passionate about people experiencing the joy and healing being immersed in nature brings

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  • Roger Hart, BA (hons), MSTAT

    ARTIST, ALEXANDRA TECHNIQUE TEACHER & STUDENT OF 3 PRINCIPLES

    I enjoy pointing people towards how our innate well-being and wisdom shows up in our mind and body. Its never absent.

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  • Vicki Churchill

    GROUNDS AND CONSERVATION CARETAKER

    Nature is my family and home. Ever since I was a child I have found comfort and wisdom in the wildlife around me. I love sharing my curiosity about nature with others, through photography and knowledge.

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APPRECIATION

“We both found the approach you took with us to be exactly what we needed, and feel immeasurably stronger because of the things we spoke about”.

WH & LH feedback on relationship support

“The big difference with this course compared to other mental health/wellbeing interventions is it permanency. It is about building resilience now and for the future to sustain mental wellbeing rather than to fix a short term or immediate crisis.”

Mark Russell, Head of Flood Forecasting Centre, Environment Agency. Feedback one year on from attending Resilience Program

“I found the learning on the course to be enlightening and it is something that always feels like it’s there, unlike other training or courses, the content of which fades quite quickly. This is something that will stick with me for life and actually grows more”.

Tom Toogood, Technical Advisor, Environment Agency. Feedback one year on from having attended a Resilience Program

“Kirstien has been integral in developing the Resilience course we run for maternity healthcare professionals. Kirstien’s breadth of knowledge around the subject of coping with extremely stressful incidences as part of your daily life has lent itself to the superb delivery and content of the course. In addition, the flexibility and adaptability of how she works in trying to ensure that each delegate gets the most that they can out of the day is awe-inspiring.

When I first started speaking to her about my ideas, which were vague, she immediately got it and knew exactly where to take it and develop it into something that would be beneficial. Her communication with the delegates is both empathic and motivational. Every time I speak to Kirstien I am, myself, motivated to take on the world with new ideas and a fresh perspective, and I am grateful to have got to know her over these last couple of years.”

Sara Ledger, Research and Development Manager, Babylifeline

“I’ve touched an incredible deep sense of wellbeing that can’t be taken away, even by illness or death. In my moments of insight I have felt light and free, and really really well in a deeply peaceful way. I’ve seen that it’s possible to live without blame and to let go of lots of heaviness from the past I was still carrying”.

Pip Jones Mindfulness & Breathworks Teacher, Director of Skylarker

“It was like being given pair of new glasses to see the world. The glasses might shakeup everything you thought or they might deepen everything you already knew. Whatever they do the glasses need to be viewed so you can realise your own presence and peace.”

Gina Hayes, Yoga Teacher, Director of Yoga Sunshine

“Everything was encouraged, allowed - there were no rights and wrong with how things landed for us. It didn't feel like pressure just a gentle teasing in a new direction. Loved it!

Sophia Chowdry, Film Set Decorator

“I think the journey has felt like a massive privilege. Enriching and inspiring to hear your wisdom and understanding, and hearing what has unfolded for the other passengers in the bus. I have learnt more about the interconnectedness of between us all and our surroundings and our physical bodies and ‘psychic’ bodies. It felt like a really natural and organic way of exploring and understanding that has gone way beyond the zoom sessions. I have understood and observed that we need to trust and to love and to listen and to know. Wow!!! What an amazing thing!!”

Chloe Schwab - Craino-osteopath

“Kirstien, I particularly loved your way of showing us the principles in your inquisitive , intuitive and broadest smiley way.

I would describe this tour as a really great way to learn to trust ourselves and our intuition more... to take the time out to re - group our thoughts in what can be a pretty hectic life and to challenge our ideas of reality and the secret that we all hold inside us that can be exercised and used as a tool to enhance our experience of life and not feel too guilty when we don’t!.

Kerensa Gordon, Hotel Manager

“A brilliant course that I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. The facilitators were lovely and induced a very relaxing, calming and open atmosphere that made sharing and engaging easy.”

Paula Burton, Senior Officer, Incident Management and Resilience, Environment Agency

“Transformational for me personally at a time when I needed it most. Participating in this training with Frontline Resilience, is a unique experience in my working life, which will improve not only how I am at work but also in all aspects of my life. Thank you.”

Kevin Barnes National Operations Manager - Environment Agency

“Any anxiety or intrepidation about the course soon left me. It has developed into the most valuable and enjoyable training I have ever had. Truly it (Frontline Resilience's course on resilience and resourcefulness) has the potential to change lives!!”

Jon Snowdon, Senior Advisor - Sustainable Business and Development, Environment Agency

“I have had the pleasure of working with Kirstien over the last 5 years. As well as becoming a valued friend my experience is that she brings with her a high level of willingness to create great relationships, great work and has consistently produced great results. I find her commitment to transforming issues and difficulties refreshing and inspiring and I am constantly surprised at her level of ability in perceiving what works. I know that her wealth of personal qualities and background experience will always make a big difference for people.”

Simon Daly, Director InterBe