Director – Children’s Residential Services (UK)
Lead and develop residential care services for looked-after children, with a focus on trauma-informed practice, relational care, and therapeutic environments.
Responsible for service development, team leadership, and supporting staff to deliver consistent, psychologically informed care.
Background in Outdoor Development & Adventure Activities
Experience facilitating outdoor and challenge-based activities that support confidence, resilience, teamwork, and personal development.
Psychology Background
Postgraduate study in psychology with a focus on nature, wellbeing, emotional regulation, and reflective practice.
Areas of Expertise:
Children’s residential care
Trauma-informed practice
Therapeutic care models
Leadership and team development
Outdoor and adventure-based development
Nature and wellbeing
Reflective practice and relational approaches
Topics I Can Help With
Developing therapeutic residential environments
Leadership challenges in care settings
Trauma-informed team culture
Integrating nature and experiential learning into wellbeing
Supporting emotional regulation and resilience in young people
