David Behrens

David Behrens is Harbor’s Mindfulness and Meditation Expert. He has studied and practised meditation, mindfulness and breathwork for more than 50 years.

He works with people affected by addiction and mental health problems, using structured mindfulness practices to help them feel steadier and more aware of their own reactions.

For 27 years, he was a monk with the SYDA Foundation, studying and teaching within a traditional Indian yoga lineage and leading meditation retreats around the world.

Professional Background & Qualifications

David holds a Diploma in Homeopathy (DSHom). He has also completed teacher training with Breathworks and the Mindfulness in Schools Project, as well as a Level 4 Certificate in Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice.

He is a Registered Member of the Society of Homeopaths (RSHom).

Professional Experience

David has developed mindfulness programmes for people in recovery from addiction and mental health problems. In London, he has built up a practice that takes referrals from doctors, psychologists and therapists.

He works mainly one-to-one, helping clients build simple daily practices they can keep up in everyday life.

Approach to Care

David works at a calm, unhurried pace, introducing simple practices that clients can repeat and build on over time.

He values consistency and clear boundaries as a way to help clients regain a sense of stability and control.

Breathwork, for example, gives clients something they can use in the moment when anxiety or cravings start to build.