Elemental Health Ltd
Helping young people overcome anxiety
Who you are
You're keen to make a real and lasting difference to the young people you support but feel helpless and overwhelmed by how to do this. One of your biggest fears is making things worse.
You're dream is to be able to refer young people into proper support services but they don't meet the threshold and you're left questioning if you have the skills to truly help them
You're seeing a huge rise in anxious thoughts, worries and fears and feel like things are getting worse
You've been on some brilliant courses in the past but then the information got stuffed in dusty old folder and was forgotten
You are a parent, carer or youth professional who wants to make a lasting difference to help your child thrive
We have worked with thousands of people including: Great Ormond Street Hospital, The RAF, Mind, YEPS youth service, NPT youth service. Carmarthenshire Health Schools project and schools and youth organisations across the world.
We would love to work with you too.
How we help
We provide CPD accredited training courses that go way beyond a box tick, we want you to really feel like the strategies and information we have shared will be used to make a lasting difference
Each course is delivered by an expert on that topic. Our trainers are trainee, qualified and accredited counsellors and mindfulness practitioners who specialise in youth mental health and wellbeing
Each course comes with downloadable resource packs, how to guides, worksheets and a post-course strategy video
You receive exclusive access to our online community after you attend each course which gives you support from the course developer, accredited psychotherapist Ange McMillan and a chance to discuss your training with your peers
On top of this you'll have the opportunity to create an implementation plan and receive a review of this four weeks after the course takes place.
What we offer
What our clients say
Participant supporting an anxious young person course
"Even though this was an online course, I really felt that she encouraged a sense of community amongst the participants and allowed us to share good practice. I think it has to be the most beneficial course that I have attended."
Who we are
Shirish Kulkarni
Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor
I’ve worked in a range of mental health roles over the last 15 years - alongside my work as a journalist and trainer. I spent five years as a Childline Volunteer, before going on to do a Certificate in Counselling and train as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
In my work in TV news, I’ve produced a number of investigations focussing on mental health issues - including work on the over-prescription of anti-depressants and ADHD medication to young people.
I work with Elemental Health delivering Adult MHFA courses, training in schools and specialist mental health consultancy for newsrooms.
Lottie Storey
Body positivity and self-esteem trainer
I am a trainee psychotherapeutic counsellor and also work as a freelance writer, specialising in mental health and wellbeing, psychology and body image.
I co-host a podcast on body image called Body Cons and am particularly interested in embodiment.
As a recent convert to cold water swimming, I can often be found in a freezing lake with a smile on my face.
Angela McMillan
Director, accredited counsellor, trainer, course writer
I set up Elemental Health after working as a counselling services manager, psychotherapist and trainer in educational establishments. I
have my own lived experience of anxiety and want to give young people the tools I never had as a teenager.
I have a successful private therapy practice and have worked with diverse client groups at large charities including The Terrence Higgins Trust, Mind and the YMCA.
I specialise in anxiety disorders and stress reduction.
I believe with the right support we can all reach our full potential.
Gemma David
PSHE consultant lecturer, & mental health trainer
I have 15 years experience working in large corporations both as a Business Manager and Human Resources Manager.
I am a qualified Business Coach, and Psychometric Assessor.
I have received certification from The British Mindfulness Association to teach Mindfulness in Primary and Secondary Schools. I have also completed an 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course.
I run a private acupuncture practice in Bristol and am passionate about living with the natural rhythm of nature. I create and deliver wellbeing workshops which provide spaces for meditation, advice on nutrition and gentle movement, and are delivered with an overall emphasis on seasonal living.
Erin Hyland
Social Media Manager
I'm a social media manager and consultant, and the founder of social_self_ which helps businesses to boost their online presence through social media strategies and content.
I joined the team in 2018 and have loved developing Elemental Health's socials and online content.
As a young person and student myself, I’m excited to be part of the team. The mental wellbeing of young people is very important to me and I have seen first hand how the correct support and awareness can really help.
Esther Durrant
Suicide first aid trainer and mental health trainer
Having studied Psychology and social History I have always held a keen interest in how our personalities develop and are impacted by society. It was this mixed with my volunteering work, that really led me into my career, which has centred on, helping and supporting children and young people in their development, This is the centre of everything I do today.
I have worked within therapeutic residential settings, and with Childline as a senior supervisor.
I am an integrative counsellor, undertaking an MSC in children and young people's emotional wellbeing and am an associate trainer for the National centre suicide prevention and training.