Steve is the Charity for Civil Servants’ Community Outreach Coordinator and has been with the Charity for six years now, delivering talks across government on all the Charity is able to provide people with. Steve delivers weekly introductory talks on the Charity and bookable talks for groups of over 80. He also heads up the Events Volunteers team.

Janine Chandler is Founder of Jump in Puddles, a B Corp consultancy helping organisations navigate change through innovation, behaviour change and creative thinking. A former civil servant with more than 30 years’ experience, Janine has worked with many government departments and organisations including the NHS, Cancer Research UK and the BBC. She specialises in helping leaders and teams thrive through uncertainty by combining behavioural science with practical tools that create lasting change.

Helen Fisher is Founder of TastingColours, a social enterprise dedicated to helping people and groups thrive by creating meaningful connections, purpose, and dynamic communities. She helps people move from surviving to thriving through sustainable behaviour change. Her work is rooted in an asset-based approach that helps people discover their strengths, reconnect with purpose and build lasting wellbeing. Her methodology was developed with Public Health England and independently validated by King’s College London. It has demonstrated measurable improvements in wellbeing, personal recovery, resilience and people’s capacity to thrive.

Daniel is the founder of Ayati Mind, a mental health social enterprise improving access to culturally attuned support for Black, Asian and Global Majority men. A former civil servant (across HO, DfT & DHSC) and award-winning health tech social entrepreneur, Daniel brings lived experience, public sector insight and a deep commitment to reducing stigma around mental health. His work is shaped by personal experiences of grief, therapy, suicide loss and a belief that mental health support should feel accessible, relevant and human.

Ontonio Dawson is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, award-winning speaker and founder of #SpeakBlackMan. With experience as an NHS Psychological Therapist, former Police Officer in Jamaica and licensed Minister of Religion, Ontonio brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, lived insight and community leadership. He was highly commended at the BABCP 2024 conference for his work on culturally adaptive and inclusive therapy for Black men, and is passionate about helping people find balance, hope and emotional freedom.

Anthony Jay Davis is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist, coach, clinical supervisor, and founder of Davis Emotional Wellbeing. He has spent over 15 years supporting individuals and organisations across the NHS, adult social care, and private practice to navigate emotional wellbeing, identity, trauma, and change. Anthony’s work centres on culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice, particularly with Black and racialised communities and LGBTQ+ people. He is also a doctoral researcher, speaker, and writer whose work contributes to national conversations on inclusive mental health practice, men’s mental health, and decolonising therapy.

Kim Loliya is a psychotherapist, founder and Director of Black Psychotherapy, a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton. They lead a multidisciplinary team of 40 practitioners and support staff, combining clinical leadership with training, community engagement and systems change. Kim’s work is grounded in decolonial, abolitionist and Black feminist frameworks, exploring how therapy can support justice, care and collective wellbeing. They also lecture on postgraduate programmes and research Afrofuturism as a tool for resistance and renewal.

Drawing on both professional expertise and her own journey of overcoming adversity, Dr Moore helps individuals and organisations build emotional resilience and lasting wellbeing. A holistic therapist for over six years, she has delivered mental health and wellbeing workshops for corporate organisations and works alongside the NHS through a charity supporting mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Passionate about making mental health conversations more inclusive and accessible, she also curates restorative wellbeing experiences, reflecting her belief that healing happens through both everyday practices and intentional spaces for rest, reflection and connection.

Darren has worked for the Civil Service for over 26 years and is part of Future Civil Service in the Cabinet Office, where he is a Health, Wellbeing and Adjustments Consultant. He is a Mental Health First Aider and has run Man Down, a Men’s Health Support Group he established in the Civil Service for over 8 years, sharing his own experiences with poor mental health and providing a safe space for colleagues to do the same.

Julia Samuel MBE is a leading UK psychotherapist who worked for decades in the NHS. She is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and a former Vice President of BACP. In 2021 Julia produced a 5* rated app for those who grieve, Grief Works – a 28-day course to support you in your grief.

Charlotte is a Lead People Scientist and Coach at Tailored Thinking. She has a wealth of experience working in personalisation, people analytics, inclusion, and neurodiversity. Charlotte worked in various HR, inclusion and organisation development roles across Higher Education before joining Tailored Thinking, where she has supported hundreds of people and teams to craft their work. In 2026 she won ABP’s “Best Business Psychology Practitioner of the Year” award, recognising outstanding practice in the field of business psychology. Fun fact: Charlotte is featured on the “Alumni Wall of Fame” at Sheffield University’s Management School.

Rob is a specialist in bringing positive psychology to life within organisations. He is the founder of Tailored Thinking, an award-winning, evidence-based positive psychology, wellbeing and HR consultancy. Rob is the author of “Personalization at Work” and has presented his ideas on job crafting at academic and professional conferences and companies around the globe. He has over 20 years global experience in HR leadership. He was named in HR Magazine’s most influential thinkers list in 2023, 2024 & 2025. Fun fact: Rob has represented Great Britain in mountain running and orienteering.

Oleks is an Integrative Therapist, combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other modialities to help clients work through complex difficulties. He’s also a third-year Psychology PhD researcher at the University of Roehampton. With over 10 years of experience in mental health, his clinical work focuses on supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression and complex mental health difficulties. His research explores client preferences and shared decision-making in psychological therapies, reflecting his passion for person-centred care. Outside of work, he is a car fanatic who occasionally write reviews on his blog.

Dr Andres Fonseca is a physician, psychiatrist and the CEO of Thrive Mental Wellbeing, a company dedicated to creating evidence-based digital tools to detect, prevent and treat mental health conditions. Andres is also Medical Director at Pathfinder Group, which provides residential and domiciliary mental health services in North London. Andres is also an honorary lecturer at the Division of Psychiatry at University College London.

Linda is a specialist Training and Development Consultant and a pioneering advocate for male survivors of trauma. With a diverse background spanning the legal and disability sectors, she previously managed frontline specialist sexual violence and abuse support services for men, women and children, where she spearheaded radical, systemic changes to male support services. Linda has a proven track record of developing trauma-informed frameworks that directly dismantle the barriers men face when disclosing childhood sexual abuse.

Jacqueline Williamson is a coach, communication and people professional with over 25 years’ experience across the Cabinet Office, BBC, NHS and not-for-profit sector. She’s led national campaigns, built award-winning leadership programmes, and delivered culture change at scale. She supports individuals and organisations to align, grow, and thrive. Known for her warmth and strategic mindset, she’s passionate about building capability that lasts.

David Tickner is Chief Executive and Company Secretary of the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (CSRF), the national charity supporting retired civil servants and their dependants. With more than 30 years’ experience across the charity, public and voluntary sectors, he is passionate about helping people prepare confidently for life beyond work. David regularly delivers workshops on retirement planning, wellbeing and later life, encouraging practical steps that build purpose, resilience and social connection. Away from work, he is also an author and enjoys researching history for his novels.