The people behind Stop.Breathe.Think

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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My approach to counselling is based on creating a safe space where we can work together to better understand the challenges you face. As your counsellor, I will accept and value your individual experience, being honest and open with you and working together to understand things from your viewpoint. Young people I work with often comment on how they appreciate feeling listened to and not judged and this is how you too can start to bring about positive change of your own. I work with young people who come to counselling for a variety of reasons, each with their own unique story. So, whether you are having trouble managing emotions such as anger, or you are experiencing anxiety that is impacting on your ability to do the things you would like to do, we can work together and start to find a way forward. I also work with young people who have experienced the loss of someone close to them.

Specialisms/Interests: Away from counselling I enjoy being outdoors, cycling and swimming, listening to music and making my own art.

I am a qualified BACP Integrative Counsellor, working with adults and children offering both in-person and online sessions. I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling specialising in children and young people and have trained with Place2be, one of the UK’s leading mental health charities in schools. In my work, I draw on modalities such as person centred, attachment, CBT, and Psychodynamic therapy, always keeping the child's needs at the forefront. I use creative approaches, including play, sand play therapy, mindfulness, and grounding techniques, to help children express themselves and process their experiences in a safe, symbolic way. My experience spans over ten years, with roles within the charity sector, youth helplines, family support, mentoring and education. This breadth of experience has allowed me to work with people from diverse backgrounds, providing me with valuable insight into the unique challenges people face, and how to support them with understanding and empathy. Currently, I work as a school counsellor in both a primary school and a secondary school. I advocate a whole-school approach to mental health to promote emotional well-being. My work includes individual and group therapy, solution-focused drop-ins, adolescent CBT, and crisis counselling. I also divide my time between providing online counselling for a children’s mental health charity, an adult counselling service, as well as supporting clients in my private practice. At the heart of my work, I have a commitment to building trusting, empathic relationships, providing children with a confidential space to regulate their emotions and share their life story.

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I am a registered counsellor with the BACP and provide counselling for young people and adults through charities, schools, and private practice. I am trained in person centred counselling and offer an empathic, non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your experiences, deepen your understanding of self, and work towards feeling empowered to make lasting positive changes in your life. I have worked with a wide range of issues including anxiety, loneliness, grief, loss, body image, low mood, self-esteem, bullying, self-harm, low confidence, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal ideation, and life transitions.

Specialisms/Interests: working with depression and anxiety, guided imagery and visualisation for theraputic change, The rewind Technique. In the last year I have done a lot of work with Autism and ADHD so this is a particular area of interest for me.

May has been supporting, primary and secondary aged children in school and private practice for a number of years. By creating a calm space, this allows the young person to feel safe and at ease in the counselling session and in turn, begin to tell their story and explore things that they are finding challenging. May has extensive experience in trauma, as well as supporting young people dealing with loss, friendships issues, self-esteem, parental separation, anxiety, and school issues. She is passionate that no young person should struggle alone and she believes there's a strong link between behaviour and unmet needs. She believes that meeting those needs, can in turn build resilience and gain coping strategies for everyday life.

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I specialise in counselling young people ages 14 – 25 and can offer a person-centred approach to counselling. Person-centred counselling means that my focus would be purely on what a young person wishes to bring to the session, as and when they bring it and would work with the client to work things out for themselves, without giving advice. As Carl Rogers explains “It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.” (Rogers, 1951). Having worked in education for seven years, I have been able to really support the mental and emotional health of young people within my specialised age bracket and my four years of Samaritans experience has also provided me with the skill set to offer emotional support through listening. My main specialisms are: Anxiety, Bullying, Academic Pressures and Depression.

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I have been a registered Counsellor with BACP for 15 years and I provide counselling for adults and children through charities and through my private business. I trained and qualified in Cambridge in a psychodynamic approach to counselling. I also have combined my psychodynamic approach with person centred, cognitive and behavioural approaches to therapy where appropriate. I have extensive work experience in the NHS, I have 15 years' experience working with charities supporting traumatised clients, those suffering from Domestic violence , sexual abuse, traumatic bereavement, high anxiety, low self-esteem, procrastination, home sickness, relationships issues at school, home and work, working with couples and families, exploring work pressures and general indecision and mediation. I work with people from varied backgrounds/ religions/ sexual orientations etc and who have physical / learning disabilities.

Specialisms/Interests: Suicide prevention, Working with victims of domestic violence and working with children pre bereavement.

Hello everyone. My name is David and I am a child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I’ve been practicing for over 7 years and have worked in schools and therapeutic groups, as well as private practice, supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing. I am an integrative practitioner, which means my training covered many of the different models and practices of psychotherapy, but through my experience I have developed my own model of working; adopting different ways of working and integrating them into my unique practice. I believe the relationship between a client and their therapist is the most important component in what we provide, with a strong relationship comes trust and the security to be brave enough to make those changes which changes lives. In the background I’m also thinking with theories like attachment, internal working models, transference and containment to help me understand my clients histories and how those are shaping their present. I also believe that play is a key element of the human experience and I look for ways to bring that in to my work, whether that’s through games, art music. I have worked with young people of all ages, from 4 all the way to adulthood, but I have the most experience working with adolescent boys which was something that fuelled my interest in helping young people who don’t have their Dads in their lives. I believe that supporting and nurturing our mental health is key to helping us lives full lives and making the most of our potential, whatever that may be. One of the reasons I decided I wanted to work with young people was because it was something I didn’t have access to when I was young. I feel it would have been really helpful and so I wanted to give that opportunity to others. I live in London and apart from my work as a Psychotherapist I enjoy playing Bass Guitar, woodworking, videogames and hanging out with my cat Pebbles.

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I am registered counsellor who works with children, young people and adults online and in person. I work as an Integrative counsellor, who takes a mindfulness-based approach where we focus on the experience in the present moment . I offer yoga therapy and outside in nature. I believe counselling is for everyone, and that everyone is unique, with their own specific issues and experiences. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space for people to explore what is arising at their own pace. I have worked children through Stop Breathe Think and in schools for over 3 years. I am deeply passionate about young people being listened to and getting the support they need.

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I am passionate about most sports and compete in judo and powerlifting. I love scuba diving and snorkelling when travelling to different places on holiday. There are many countries which I plan to visit to see more of the world and experience different cultures! I enjoy the company of my friends and family, including my dog who always makes me laugh. Offering support to young people in the UK is something I am passionate about and I aim to create a welcoming, safe environment for them to be listened to when I work with them.

Specialisms/Interests: My specialties are anxiety and low self-esteem.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist experienced in working with children, young people and adults. My clients matter to me, and I will respond compassionately to each individual's human experiencing, providing a safe, secure, containing presence.

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I have Diploma in Counselling and has been working as a counsellor for the Stop.breathe.think. mental health charity since 2021. My interests include travel, dance and health. My experience ranges from working in mental health charities with YP to working in different Childcare settings, as a carer for young people since 2000. It's truly a privilege to be part of their journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Interacting with young individuals from different walks of life enables me to get to know their needs, I listen to them, getting a glimpse of their life and my passion for working with young people grows daily. I offer support to children and young people for a range of difficulties including: Low mood Anxiety and Panic Difficulties relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Difficulties relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder Family and relationship difficulties. I integrate a number of models of treatment including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy, and I also utilise creative counselling techniques to help Increase reflective practice on self-management & wellbeing.

Specialisms/Interests: my specialism is working with neurodiversity.

Jamie is a skilled Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and additional studies in social work. He has experience volunteering in the recovery community and founded 'Thrive Psychotherapy' in March 2024, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodiversity. Jamie employs an integrative approach informed by the Felitti et al. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, emphasising early intervention and the great power in doing this. Currently pursuing an MSc in Psychology (Conversion), Jamie prioritises self-care through family time, swimming, golf, walking, weight training, and reading fiction paperbacks. These activities help him stay grounded and focused. His compassionate care has significantly enhanced the mental health and confidence of many clients.

Specialisms/Interests: , I am experienced working with neurodiversity, comfort eating, body image, depression and anxiety. I am interested in and research the link between diet and mental health.

"Hi, my name is Claire and I have been a Counsellor for 20 years and have been working with SBT for 2 years. I have worked with a lot of young people and feel I can help you to understand those tricky feelings and empathise with your worries and problems. No worry is small, it matters a lot to you, so it matters to me also. I appreciate that it can be hard to reach out and ask for some help, but speaking to someone can be really empowering and can help you navigate your way through some troubled waters. I have experience in many areas including self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, bullying, school problems, childhood trauma, sexuality, and identity. I am a Person Cantered Counsellor. I really look forward to working with you soon and helping you to explore those issues in a safe way. " Enjoys working with 11-18 year olds.

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I trained as an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist and work with individuals aged 3 years old upwards. As an integrative psychotherapist I draw from many different therapeutic perspectives and adapt my approach to each individual and what they might need. I practice from a relational stance and can work with many different issues. My style is warm, open and engaged. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and client are the keys to therapeutic change. I have experience of working with clients on various issues affecting their well-being, including depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, self-harm, , identity, body dysphoria, neurodiversity, abuse, bereavement and loss, family conflict, school refusal and exclusion.

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I obtained a Masters in Counselling Psychology after completing a Psychology degree at Nottingham university. During this time, I worked at Headway Brain Injury clinic with adults who have suffered traumatic brain injury; I used a grief literature to support my work with these clients and cognitive behavioural therapy. After this training I worked in schools, in and around the London area, where I developed the use of different modalities such as existential and psychodynamic approaches via continued training at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. I have subsequently worked at SBT where I developed my creative techniques, such as the use literature and art, to support work with young clients. My specialisms and interests include autistic spectrum disorders and depression. I am a registered member of the BACP, and have been for a number of years, which provides me with a strong ethical framework and guidance for continuing professional development.

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