Nigel Wellings is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who works within a contemplative perspective. Initially training with AGIP he later became a member of the AIP and has also served as a Director of Training at the Centre for Transpersonal Psychology. Presently he is a founder member of The Forum for Contemplative Studies and a facilitator on the Bath and Bristol Mindfulness Courses. With Elizabeth McCormick he has published several books including Nothing To Lose, Psychotherapy, Buddhism and Living Life. Presently he is researching why we find it so hard to meditate.