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Different Roles, One Shared Goal - Supporting Young People’s Mental Health

Different Roles, One Shared Goal - Supporting Young People’s Mental Health

01 June 2026
Brilliant two days delivering the Youth MHFA course at Royal Hospital School. It was a real privilege to spend time with such a variety and experienced group including house parents, matrons, the DSL team, teachers, a nurse and even the wonderful school vicar. So many different perspectives, exper…
Celebrating the King's Trust 50th Anniversary

Celebrating the King's Trust 50th Anniversary

17 May 2026
I’m feeling very grateful to have celebrated the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 14th May. It was so lovely to be surrounded by people who all care deeply about supporting children, young people and communities in different ways, including volunteering like I…
Now & Beyond - Children Want To Be Heard, Not Just Helped

Now & Beyond - Children Want To Be Heard, Not Just Helped

07 May 2026
Early support matters. Feeling heard matters. Connection matters. Children and young people are growing up in a world that moves fast, so very fast. Between social pressures, academic expectations, online life, friendship challenges and worries about the future, many children and young people are…
Age Check Certification Scheme Summit

Age Check Certification Scheme Summit

19 April 2026
Feeling so proud to have spoken at the Age Check Certification Scheme Summit in Manchester. What an incredible day of (really!) deep conversations, great networking opportunities and the chance to learn from inspiring people. I loved opening with 'Childhood Is Hard Enough, Even Before t…
Training Wellbeing Ambassadors at Hendon School

Training Wellbeing Ambassadors at Hendon School

10 April 2026
What a pleasure it was to be back in London delivering BDLD Peer Champion training. I genuinely love empowering these incredible students with the confidence and practical tools to support their peers, strengthen connection and help build even stronger school communities. I really do love this work.
Twinkl Ambassador

Twinkl Ambassador

26 March 2026
I’m delighted to share that I’ve become a Twinkl Ambassador with Twinkl Educational Publishing They provide such incredible, practical resources that genuinely make a difference in schools, every single day. As someone who works closely with school staff, I see how precious time can be and I love…
Childline Ball 2026

Childline Ball 2026

16 March 2026
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Childline Ball in London, and being part of the YouTube table. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible work being done to support children and young people. It was a reminder of the many people and organisations who work tirelessly behin…
Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

10 March 2026
Alongside my work as a children’s counsellor, creating videos for YouTube and YouTube Kids has become a real passion project for me. Through my videos, I explore a range of topics that help children better understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical wellbeing skills. I’m luc…
Celebrating the King's Trust 50th Anniversary

Celebrating the King's Trust 50th Anniversary

17 May 2026
I’m feeling very grateful to have celebrated the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 14th May. It was so lovely to be surrounded by people who all care deeply about supporting children, young people and communities in different ways, including volunteering like I…
Now & Beyond - Children Want To Be Heard, Not Just Helped

Now & Beyond - Children Want To Be Heard, Not Just Helped

07 May 2026
Early support matters. Feeling heard matters. Connection matters. Children and young people are growing up in a world that moves fast, so very fast. Between social pressures, academic expectations, online life, friendship challenges and worries about the future, many children and young people are…
Age Check Certification Scheme Summit

Age Check Certification Scheme Summit

19 April 2026
Feeling so proud to have spoken at the Age Check Certification Scheme Summit in Manchester. What an incredible day of (really!) deep conversations, great networking opportunities and the chance to learn from inspiring people. I loved opening with 'Childhood Is Hard Enough, Even Before t…
Training Wellbeing Ambassadors at Hendon School

Training Wellbeing Ambassadors at Hendon School

10 April 2026
What a pleasure it was to be back in London delivering BDLD Peer Champion training. I genuinely love empowering these incredible students with the confidence and practical tools to support their peers, strengthen connection and help build even stronger school communities. I really do love this work.
Twinkl Ambassador

Twinkl Ambassador

26 March 2026
I’m delighted to share that I’ve become a Twinkl Ambassador with Twinkl Educational Publishing They provide such incredible, practical resources that genuinely make a difference in schools, every single day. As someone who works closely with school staff, I see how precious time can be and I love…
Childline Ball 2026

Childline Ball 2026

16 March 2026
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Childline Ball in London, and being part of the YouTube table. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible work being done to support children and young people. It was a reminder of the many people and organisations who work tirelessly behin…
Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

10 March 2026
Alongside my work as a children’s counsellor, creating videos for YouTube and YouTube Kids has become a real passion project for me. Through my videos, I explore a range of topics that help children better understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical wellbeing skills. I’m luc…
Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

01 March 2026
Happy 1st March everybody. Working as a counsellor, I really do notice the difference between the winter months and the shift as we start heading towards spring. Be kind to yourself as the seasons change xx
Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

01 March 2026
Happy 1st March everybody. Working as a counsellor, I really do notice the difference between the winter months and the shift as we start heading towards spring. Be kind to yourself as the seasons…
Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

24 February 2026
I’m so excited to finally be giving Instagram a try, again! Sharing my work has always been important to me - creating spaces where children, young people and the adults who support them can feel un…
Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

12 February 2026
Yesterday was such an incredible day at BBC for the Children’s CBBC Annual Briefing. It’s incredible to see how much happens behind the scenes and how seriously the BBC takes its responsibility to b…
It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

03 February 2026
I’m so pleased to announce that Flourish now has its very own tailor-made children and young people’s mental health training.  Designed specifically for staff working in primary and secondary s…
Children's Mental Health Week 2026

Children's Mental Health Week 2026

29 January 2026
This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9-15 February 2026! Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week 2026 resources are available for you to download from - Place…
The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

27 January 2026
Working as a counsellor, here's a top tip (and yes, it takes practice)... Learn to control your mind or it will control you. Most of us live on autopilot. Rushing. Reacting. Overthinking. Letting o…
MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

14 January 2026
My Whole Self Day takes place every year on the second Tuesday in March. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday 10 March. My Whole Self Day is a national moment for workplaces to come together and celebrate t…
Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

03 January 2026
At 19, I travelled the world. Backpacking. Visited nine countries. "Living the dream." Now, in my early 40s, I’m revisiting those same cities but on a treadmill at the gym, via a virtual workout…
Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

22 December 2025
A simple Christmas shopping trip turned into a really powerful reminder of just how much representation matters. Walking past the Primark windows and seeing real bodies ... all shapes, all size…
Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

24 February 2026
I’m so excited to finally be giving Instagram a try, again! Sharing my work has always been important to me - creating spaces where children, young people and the adults who support them can feel un…
Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

12 February 2026
Yesterday was such an incredible day at BBC for the Children’s CBBC Annual Briefing. It’s incredible to see how much happens behind the scenes and how seriously the BBC takes its responsibility to b…
It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

03 February 2026
I’m so pleased to announce that Flourish now has its very own tailor-made children and young people’s mental health training.  Designed specifically for staff working in primary and secondary s…
Children's Mental Health Week 2026

Children's Mental Health Week 2026

29 January 2026
This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9-15 February 2026! Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week 2026 resources are available for you to download from - Place…
The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

27 January 2026
Working as a counsellor, here's a top tip (and yes, it takes practice)... Learn to control your mind or it will control you. Most of us live on autopilot. Rushing. Reacting. Overthinking. Letting o…
MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

14 January 2026
My Whole Self Day takes place every year on the second Tuesday in March. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday 10 March. My Whole Self Day is a national moment for workplaces to come together and celebrate t…
Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

03 January 2026
At 19, I travelled the world. Backpacking. Visited nine countries. "Living the dream." Now, in my early 40s, I’m revisiting those same cities but on a treadmill at the gym, via a virtual workout…
Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

22 December 2025
A simple Christmas shopping trip turned into a really powerful reminder of just how much representation matters. Walking past the Primark windows and seeing real bodies ... all shapes, all size…