About Sensing Mind Institute

At Sensing Mind Institute, we believe that combining therapeutic approaches, philosophical tradition, and modern cognitive psychology offers a powerful foundation for fostering human development.

SMI is not associated with any particular tradition. Instead, we encourage dialogue between therapy, philosophy and modern cognitive science.

SMI's approach to personal growth emphasises kindness, precision and light-heartedness, qualities that make deep learning and transformation both powerful and accessible.

What the students say about SMI

  • Sensing Mind

    Resolve challenging situations
    Claus is a world leader in his approach to coaching and personal development. He helps to provide great clarity, increased self-awareness, choice and clear guidance on how to resolve challenging situations. I really appreciate his breadth of knowledge across a number of disciplines, non-judgemental way of working, calm and light approach and the powerful insights he provides, resulting in the ability to make real and sustained changes. I highly recommend Claus as a coach.”

    Psychologist at 2 Balance Consulting

  • Sensing Mind

    Slicing through confusion to the essence
    I deeply appreciate the way Claus teaches and holds the group, with such warmth, clarity and friendliness, yet with appropriate and clear boundaries. It is a safe and free place where we can risk being more fully ourselves and explore our growing edges of awareness, allowing our shadows, light and dark, into our experience. The way he works with us individually within the group is so sensitive and respectful, and yet so precise and non-collusive. Time and again his zen-like 'minimalist' approach to teaching slices through confusion like a knife through butter, guiding us to experience our essence just the other side of it.”

    Psychotherapist/Bodyworker, London

  • Sensing Mind

    Useful for both me and my clients
    A heartfelt thanks to Claus for contributing hugely to my journey and that of my clients.”

    Counsellor and Executive Coach