Louise Thompson: Creative Health and Wellbeing Consultancy in Museums

Louise Thompson is a highly experienced museums and wellbeing consultant who operates under the banner of Mindful Museums. With nearly two decades of experience in the cultural sector, including thirteen years as the Health and Wellbeing Manager at Manchester Art Gallery, Louise Thompson brings deep expertise to the intersection of art and mental health. Her work focuses on delivering creative health projects and mindfulness-based interventions specifically tailored for museum, gallery, and heritage settings. Louise Thompson offers a range of professional services, including CPD training workshops for museum staff, trauma-sensitive mindfulness sessions, and mental health education courses like the "Well Mindful" program. Her approach often centers on "slow looking," a technique that encourages visitors to connect deeply with individual artworks and objects through focused attention. Beyond direct delivery, Louise Thompson develops bespoke resources such as mindful audio guides, slow looking films, and interpretive trails designed to promote wellbeing and accessibility within cultural institutions. She partners with various communities and organizations to foster inclusive spaces where art serves as a tool for healing and reflection. Based in the UK, her consultancy, Mindful Museums, is a leading resource for institutions seeking to integrate wellness and participatory engagement into their core visitor offerings.