about us
Our lives happen in relationship.
Whether it's how we relate to ourselves, the people we care about, or the world we live in, the quality of our connections is one of the most powerful determinants of wellbeing. Sustainable, nourishing relationships support our health, our sense of purpose, and our future together.
Yet despite living in a time of constant communication, many of us feel more isolated and disconnected than ever before. We are socially overexposed but don’t feel seen. We care deeply, but struggle to stay engaged. We want to show up, but we’re exhausted.
This collapse of connection touches every part of our lives - from mental health, to social cohesion, to the breakdown of our relationship with the planet. It erodes trust, fuels burnout, and makes it harder to imagine a better future. .
And while many of us carry a strong sense of responsibility for others and the world we share, the weight of this caring can become overwhelming when we’re not supported.
Science, tradition, and lived experience all point to the same truth: the capacity to sustain meaningful change depends on our capacity to stay connected - to ourselves, to each other, and to what matters most.
This is where Kindful comes in. We offer insights, training and resources to deepen and sustain human connection. Whether you are looking to deepen your self-compassion, care for others without burning out, or lead with integrity and impact, we’re here to support your work - and your wellbeing.
Because at the core of Kindful is a simple belief: reclaiming our human capacity for connection is how we repair the world.
A note from our Founder.
Kindful was born from both lived experience and years of research, teaching, and clinical work. In my late teens, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that reshaped my life. During a long and uncertain recovery, I discovered the profound importance of genuine compassion - something that came easily for others, but less so for myself. While creating authentic self-compassion felt painfully unfamiliar at first, it slowly became a daily practice that fundamentally changed how I relate to myself, especially during moments of struggle.
But self-compassion is only part of the picture. As a therapist and academic with a deep commitment to social justice, I've long wrestled with how to keep showing up for others in a way that's personally sustainable. For me, understanding the practice of compassion within the broader science human connection has been transformative - it helps me stay open in the face of suffering, maintain secure attachment with myself while caring for others, and engage meaningfully in the world without burning out.
At Kindful, we teach connection as a practice: real, learnable, and grounded in both science and lived experience. We believe that when we cultivate authentic relationships with ourselves and others - marked by safety, attunement, and mutual recognition - we create the neurological and social conditions for real and lasting change.
We're here to support you, whether you're navigating personal challenges, working in a helping profession, or simply seeking more meaningful ways to belong in the world. Everything we offer is rooted in attachment theory, social neuroscience, and interpersonal research, then enriched by real life - designed to help you reconnect with yourself, with others, and with what matters most.
Associate Professor Amy Finlay-Jones
Founder, Kindful.