Paul McNeill

Hi, I'm Paul, and my wellbeing business is Peaceful Minds (Scot) Ltd. I am a Wellbeing Practitioner skilled as an accredited Coach with hundreds of coaching hours experience, Reiki Master Teacher, Level III Pellowah Teacher & Practitioner, Grief Guide, Trainee Soul Midwife End of Life Companion, Mental Health First Aider/Facilitator and volunteer with several Charities (Andy's Man Club, St.Columbas Hospice, Marie Curie & Pushing Up The Daisies). I am also a highly experienced former Senior Manager/Director with over 35 years in the Financial Services Industry.

My life purpose after the long journey in the Corporate sector is to help, support, and heal as many people as I can, encouraging them, to become the best versions of themselves and achieve more of what they want with this life.

I have learned many lessons through my own life experiences whether that be with relationships, bringing up a family, financial challenges, senior management responsibilities, leading people, sports, recovering from poor Mental Health stemming from anxiety and depression, problems with alcohol, and spiritual awakening to name only a few, I am now serving my clients powerfully using this life experience, alongside the new skills attained through various coaching, counselling and other life & healing modality training.

I will hold space for you, in confidence, with no judgement and the power of that conversation really can be so healing and lead to great change.  One insight can transform lives. Life Coaching is about helping others to realise their infinite potential in any area of life.  An alliance and a confidential trusting partnership are formed where the client is in control and where the coaching relationship continually gives all the power back to the client. I now believe that you know the answers to every question or challenge you may have in your life, even if those answers appear to be obscured or hidden inside.  I will be your biggest fan, cheering you on, fully committed to supporting you to help achieve amazing breakthroughs and results. You are the only person in your entire life who truly knows what you want and need. As a coach, I can help you discover what your own "best self" might be. To find renewed hope and purpose.

If you would like to reach out, your first 30 minute Discovery session will be free and allow us a chance to talk, get to know each other and ascertain whether I would be a good coach for you. If not, I can refer you to another life coach who I feel can support you fully.

Please visit my website at www.peacefulmindsscot.co.uk for more information about me, my own journey and to get in touch.

Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2024 Winner of the Health, Wellbeing & Active Volunteering Award

Recognised by the King at The Royal Garden Party at Holyrood House Edinburgh 2026

Free initial online Discovery call

The financial exchange per session is £100. However, you are welcome to pay more or less based on your circumstances. There are a few example packages on my website that have suited a number of my clients so far and paying more allows me to work with people who are less able to afford coaching through my PWYC option below.

I also operate a pay-what-you-can option allowing you to authentically pay whatever fits your budget, removing any anxiety you may have around money, trusting you, no questions asked.

Please reach out if you are interested in working with me, I'm very happy to have a conversation to discuss options that are flexible for you.

A few recent Client Testimonials

AT

I initially reached out to Paul feeling a little lost and what I now realise, was a cry for help. I was struggling severely with anxiety and didn’t know how to deal with it. I felt I had done everything I could and nothing had changed. Since day 1 of working with Paul, he has supported me, held me accountable, and worked closely with me to get rid of the bad habits and anxious thoughts I had surrounding anxiety, and also provided a safe and comforting environment to be open and honest. Working with Paul has been empowering, and I feel now I am a much better version of my previous self, both from an anxiety point of view, and as a person as well. The progression I have made has been in leaps and bounds, and without Paul’s guidance, I don’t believe I would be in the position I’m in today, and I’m grateful to have been able to work with him over several months.

Nat
Paul has been a positive male role model in my life over past few months. He has supported me with spiritual life coaching by looking at each area of my life where I want to focus on. Paul offers healing sessions too alongside lifecoaching if you wish. I felt more grounded, more connected to myself and trusted the process. I have noticed many changes and shifts in myself and life since working with Paul and felt protected along the way. I have learnt to see the lessons in my challenges too. I would highly recommend sessions with Paul, he's a great coach and healer

Rick
I’d encourage anyone considering life coaching to go for it. Life is busy - it can only be a good idea to dedicate some time to think about your life and what’s going well, what could use improvement and what you want to achieve. 

I would definitely recommend Paul as someone to do that process with. I found Paul to be a thoughtful, non-judgemental and encouraging coach to work with. Paul is a great listener, who asks insightful questions that encourage deeper reflection and at times to think differently, and he knows when to challenge ideas for further thought. His guidance helped me clarify my goals and take steps towards achieving them. 

I liked that Paul gave me a structure to get started in the sessions but made it clear that these were my sessions and I could also decide where we would focus our discussions. 

Paul’s background in the practical/corporate world, combined with his spiritual side offered a balance that was important for me – being able to address the day to day practicalities of life, along with the bigger ideas about life.

I’ve left the life coaching process feeling much clearer about where my priorities lie. And with simple plans to make small daily improvements to reach longer term goals.

Helen
Paul is an amazing individual and as a life coach, he has helped me set goals, realise my achievements and be kind to myself. Fully recommend his coaching.

Julie 
I have really enjoyed my life coaching experience with Paul. He is a great listener and has encouraged me to look way beyond my initial focus area. 

I have learned a great deal, I have read so much and listened to some great podcasts.

My focus on myself has increased a great deal. Given the question 'What do you want?' has given me so many hours of pondering and also with my friends who I've asked the same question 😊

Thanks so much Paul for holding space for me over the last couple of months.

I will miss our chats.

Shane 
Paul, thank you for such an inspiring 8 weeks of pure growth, you helped me clear places I did not realise needed clearing and now they are cleared I am flying! The space you held was tranquil and explorative all the time. I was always excited just before the sessions because the space you held felt open and safe from the first second and continued throughout, I have finally let go of a lifelong obsession I had from being a chef for 22 years which was get everything done now! Which was good as a chef but not as a coach and it really affected me. With your support, I finally noticed and finally let go and now I am thriving on another level in life and business.

If you reading this looking for a life coach Paul is worth your weight in gold!