Making his fame as a television presenter, Alistair Appleton has won the hearts of the nation on programmes across the BBC. For the past 15 years, Alistair has been at the helm of successful series presenting House Doctor, Cash in the Attic and Escape to the Country. Other presenting credits include Fantasy Homes by the Sea, Unchartered Territory, Foreign Exchange, BBC Holiday and BBC Proms. Before joining the BBC, Alistair was based in Berlin presenting current affairs programmes in the newsrooms of Deutsche Welle. As well as TV presenting, Alistair has also tried his hand at acting. He has previously starred in Footballers’ Wives, a television drama centred around a fictional football club.
Alongside his talent and commitment to presenting, Alistair also has a prominent passion for wellbeing. Particularly passionate about Buddhist meditation, Alistair is now seen acting as a teacher of wellbeing helping people to become more in tune with their mental wellness. After embarking on a detox retreat in 2000, Alistair decided to train in how to meditate. At the Holy Isle, he learnt the trade and now dedicates time to teaching in meditation retreats at the facility. Back in 2004, Alistair founded Mindsprings with the passion to bring a better understanding and spread the practice of meditation. Most recently, in 2020, Alistair founded the Mindsprings School as a medium to teach courses in things such as dealing with anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Having studied and obtained an MA in Psychotherapy, Alistair is now considered an authority within the industry. With hard work and study, Alistair has earned a credible reputation and is now practising at his own therapy practise located in Brighton. Helping individuals with their troubles, Alistair is fully accredited as a member of therapy governing body UKCP. Openly gay, Alistair is a figure of inspiration in such communities, helping others in his proficiency as a therapist who is experiencing what he has.
As a speaker, Alistair is sought to cover his illustrious presenting career and journey to wellbeing. From dealing with anxiety to compassion and meditation, Alistair is both passionate and educated in ensuring mental wellness. Engaging in every speech or corporate events he delivers at, Alistair is the perfect speaker to captivate audiences of all sizes.
