Dan Charlish
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
I love working with our fantastic team here at Stop.Breathe.Think to deliver and scale this innovative project. Since we founded SBT during the pandemic, it has been a hugely rewarding experience to be involved with growing the project and increasing our impact - and we have a big vision to help thousands more young people get quick access to the mental health support they need over the coming years.
Specialisms/Interests: I love travelling, snowboarding, kitesurfing and hanging out on the beach with my family in Hove.
Development Director
I feel very lucky to oversee fundraising, marketing and communications at Stop.Breathe.Think, working with many amazing trusts, corporate partners and individuals who believe in our vision.
Specialisms/Interests: I enjoy spending time by the sea with my family and also unwinding by reading, walking and gardening.
Head of Service
As Head of Service for Stop.Breathe.Think. I have the pleasure of managing our wonderful team at SBT HQ in Hove. I oversee the day to day running of the service and support our partnerships and relationship management.
Specialisms/Interests: Things I enjoy; as a keen snowboard and skater I love spending time outside and being on the move- for me, movement is definitely joy!
Counsellor Manager
My role is to manage, support and develop a diverse range of Stop.Breathe.Think counsellors, who are qualified in a variety of therapeutic styles. These are reflected in the different approaches to therapy that our counsellors use. I continuously monitor and review our service and training opportunities so that children and young people are matched with the counsellor that is best suited to them.
Specialisms/Interests: I love to spend time with my family and friends, I enjoy music , walking on the downs and visiting different parts of the world.
Fundraising Manager
My work is primarily in fundraising for the charity's amazing work, applying for grants to trusts and foundations who share our passion for supporting children and young people's mental health.
Specialisms/Interests: I love music and travelling, and I'm a big fan of being outdoors, gardening and walking.
Service Coordinator
My role is the first point of contact for the service. I work with external parties, organisations, parents, and individuals. I process all the referrals we have into the service, create lots of interesting reports and I also run our social media channels!
Specialisms/Interests: I enjoy live music, cooking for friends and family, sewing, and spending time with my cat.
Safeguarding Lead
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All accredited with a Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification of Level 4 or higher
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I’m not very good at opening up or trusting people, so it felt so nice to have someone to talk to. My counsellor listened to me and the conversation never felt forced or anything. It also meant that I didn’t feel like I was putting so much stress and stuff on to my family. ”
Jessica
