Our vision; To change the culture of workplace mental health
At Mindmaps Wellbeing, our vision is to change the culture of workplace mental health we believe all organisations have access to training, to address the needs for themselves, their staff and customers alike. To achieve this we offer a range of mental health related training and consultancy services to ensure employers are mental health aware in every aspect of their business.
We seek to challenge the stigma and discrimination in the workplace related to mental health issues. Encouraging employers to create an open, and supportive culture. Evidence shows that staff feel more confident discussing their mental health among their peers and with their employer once they have received some training & understanding of the changing culture. The main aim is to ensure that your workforce feel supported. Supported, happy staff are the most productive staff.
If your organisation doesn't have a employee assistance programme in place we are able to offer a variety of guidance support services including access to a Registered Mental Health Nurse for 1:1 support and our Bridging the Gap Service - See our guidance support page for more information.
In 2019 Tim was looking for a new challenge having spent 18 years working for the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, often working at the crisis end of mental health. Tim felt a preventative approach was important, to do this he would train workplaces and wider community with the skills in mental health first aid, and awareness training, giving individuals the tools for self-help and how to look after their own mental wellbeing, with additional resources to support others while teaching the early signs of poor mental health and how to help therefore preventing a potential future crisis.
Tim shared his vision with Michael having known him for 20+ years. Michael could see the importance of Tim's project and wanted to be part of the challenge with his skill set having worked as an operations & business development manager for several years, knew he would be able to assist Tim in achieving the goal. Mindmaps Wellbeing was born . To discuss how we can support your mental health training contact us.
From 2019 to December 2021we have trained 991 Mental Health First Aiders and 1530 in awareness training from our Mental Health Skills range a total of 2521 delegates trained by Mindmaps Wellbeing to improve the culture of workplace mental health.
Managing Director Tim Lloyd - RMN, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, BSc (Hons) Psychology, Postgraduate in Healthcare Education, Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Tim is a registered Mental Heal h Nurse and Our Lead trainer. He has worked in mental health for 18 years, most recently as a Practice Educator, which involved overseeing key areas of workforce development within the NHS, to include providing training for pre-registration nursing students, apprenticeships and support staff development programs. Tim regularly provided mental health focused training, workshops and seminars to staff at all levels across the NHS, including basic awareness and more Specific-care as of skills and knowledge relating to clinical practise. He is a skilled coach and mentor and is enthusiastic about the development of understanding mental health in others.
Tim is also currently an Associate Lecturer and Practice Tutor with the Open University, supporting pre-registration mental health nurses throughout their degree programme as well as mentoring other Associate Lecturers.
Tim is highly experienced in delivering training in a variety of formats and settings. He has in-depth knowledge and experience in several key areas of mental health training, including common mental health problems, anxiety and depression, dementia, suicide awareness, psychosis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, recovery and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
Tim is qualified as an MHFA instructor and is experienced in delivering Mental Health First Aid courses to a variety of stakeholders, whilst drawing on his 18 years of clinical experience in mental health to expand and enhance the learning outcomes.
Tim graduated from University of Plymouth with a BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing degree in 2010, where he was awarded first class honours. Prior to this, he completed a BSc (Hons) in Psychology through The Open University. He has also completed postgraduate studies in Healthcare Education with University of Suffolk, which entitles him to recognition as a Practice Teacher with the NMC and as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (fHEA).
In clinical practice, Tim has significant experience of providing psycho-social interventions both 1-1 and in groups, in a variety of settings and mental health issues. He has training and experience in providing clinical interventions in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with psychosis, depression and anxiety, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for emotional resilience, Mindfulness, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Anger Management and Family Interventions. Tim holds an excellent knowledge of current mental health services and systems, with knowledge of support networks and opportunities available and of relevant legislation pertinent to mental health care, disability and equality. Tim is trained to Level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and Children and has significant experience of being involved in safeguarding related matters.
In Tim's career to date he has striven to enhance the developmental opportunities of all around him. He is keen on service development which improves the quality of care provided and this has led to several improvement initiatives within his roles for both clinical health care practice positions and in practice development and education. Tim has supported local Universities to assess students for admission interviews and end point assessments. Tim has also led on and delivered training trust-wide for NMC re-validation, Assistant Practitioner training and mental health awareness training for physical health professionals.
Tim harbours a keen interest in the development of unregistered staff and he has also spearheaded a “Support Worker Steering Group” across South and West Devon adult community teams during previous roles. Tim also facilitated support for staff completing The Care Certificate and QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Whilst a support worker himself, in 2005 Tim attended an International study tour of services in Trieste, Italy, as part of the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) initiative. In 2010, Tim was the individual winner of the DPT Celebrating Achievement Award for “Developing Potential” in light of his hard work and enthusiasm for supporting others to develop, both staff and service users, and to recognise their potential.
Our belief at Mindmaps Wellbeing is there's not a better suited person to deliver your mental heath related training courses. Not only this, but Tim can also offer a bespoke look at your organisation to ensure compliance is being met and advise on best practices regarding mental health support in the workplace, as well as consultations to support staff who have sought help. LinkedIn Profile
Operations Director Mikey Harrison-Hastings - Mental Health First Aider, 'A' level Sociology, AGNVQ Health & Social Care, Level 3 Psychology & Law,
Michael is an experienced sales, operations and business development professional with a demonstrated and award winning history working in the hospitality, health wellness and fitness industries. Michael is skilled in operations management, customer relationship management, sales management, and project management.
Michael has become a published author during 2020 and contributed his chapter 'Broken Marriages' in The Bounce Back Journey of Men’s Health is a collection of stories shared by men who have overcome adversity in their lives.
In a world where men were told to 'Man Up!' we felt it was time to share authentic, uplifting stories from men who have been through trauma and come out stronger, emotionally and mentally.
Step in to the shoes of these true warriors of the 21st Century, each shining a light on taboos and showing their human vulnerabilities in a positive and uplifting way. Collectively these men share their insights and experiences of cancer, stroke, marriage breakdown, suicidal thoughts and abuse. They each venture in to areas of life where few men would feel safe to speak and then show a pathway through.
Michael is pleased to be able to use his professional and personal experiences to assist with bringing change to our communities and workplaces by campaigning for bringing mental health awareness to all... having experienced mental health problems himself and within his own family, he has an understanding of how disruptive mental ill health can be on the life of not just an individual; but also of those around the person experiencing the mental health issue. His previous study also demonstrates there has always been an interest towards sociology, psychology and care, however the stars never quite aligned and, for one reason or another, he never managed to pursue this area of interest.
That all changed, having completed the Adult MHFA Two Day course, when he decided to follow this calling in partnership with Tim. Their shared vision is to ensure every organisation has a mental health awareness programme in place and at least one Mental Health First Aider in the same way we do for Physical First Aid. More importantly to create an awareness within the workplace that it is ok to talk about mental ill health. Michael brings his valued skills aimed around customer care and attention to detail, to ensure any experience with Mindmaps Wellbeing is an enjoyable one and Tim is delighted to have him on board.
Michael, along with the directors who he worked closely with in his previous role, won many industry awards for their work, including having the fastest growing outlet across Europe in 2016. The Devon branch led by Michael finished 2nd in the UK and 5th across Europe as an outlet during 2018. They also went on to win the European Retailer of The Year Award 2018. Michael and the team won numerous other industry specific awards during his time in post.
Michael will be looking after all your logistical needs and administrative details to ensure your experience of training with Mindmaps Wellbeing is a pleasant and seamless one. If you have any special requirements to attend one of our courses please contact Michael on the details at the bottom of the page and he will assist with your requirements. LinkedIn Profile
Associate Instructor Yvette Alves-Veira RMN. BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences, NMC Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Yvette is a registered Mental Health Nurse and trainer. She has worked extensively within mental health services in a wide range of clinical and managerial roles, and most recently as the Senior Nurse for Experience, Safety and Risk including a period as a Clinical Specialist for Safeguarding vulnerable people. In her roles she has delivered workplace training and provided supervision for staff learners of all levels, and delivered training to post graduate M.Sc. students at Exeter and Plymouth universities. Yvette has presented practice and learning materials to wide audiences in multi-agency organisation forums and workshops, which have been well-received.
Yvette graduated from her initial mental health nurse training in 1987, joining the Nurses Board register in Perth Western Australia. She immigrated to the UK in 1992, and has worked since that time within the NHS. Yvette undertook her BSc (Hons) in Health Studies, completing this in 2007.
Yvette remains a practising clinician, and has provides assessment, planning care and monitoring for people with varied mental health presentations, including anxiety and depression, PTSD, suicide awareness and risk, and psychosis. She is skilled in working with people to attain and sustain recovery using an integrative approaches accessing a ranges of therapy models – mindfulness, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Family Interventions and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Yvette is a Nurse Prescriber, providing people with an assessment in order to prescribe, monitor and review medication in order to best support that individual. When delivering training, these clinical experiences are used to enrich the learning experience offered to participants to provide effective learning outcomes.
Yvette has up to date knowledge of current mental health services and access pathways, alongside available voluntary services and community resources. Yvette is trained to Level 4 in Safeguarding Adults and Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and has current senior clinical leadership experience of being involved in safeguarding and risk management related matters including relevant mental health care, disability and equality legislation.
Yvette is a qualified coach. She has completed The Health Foundation FLOW Coaching Academy training in coaching organisation individuals, teams and pathways to provide a fresh approach to planning and manifesting improvements. Flow Coaching methodology can help to harness the energy and ideas of staff at all levels to create positive change. She has represented her employing NHS Trust at national and international conferences and forums, including the 60th anniversary of the NHS and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement conference in 2015 in Sweden.
Yvette is a keen advocate of improvement in care pathways and including early identification and access to help at the earliest opportunity. She has lead several service developments to provide improved health outcomes for people, through both leading on clinical provision in specialist areas and in developing and providing training to improve front-line workers and managers clinical skills, knowledge and confidence levels in the work they do.
While maintaining her own continuing professional development and Yvette has won three DPT Celebrating Achievement Awards including the ‘The Involvement Award’ for work in involving service users experience, knowledge and skills in developing a tool to support improving the physical health of people with serious mental illness.
Mindmaps Wellbeing are pleased to have Yvette join our team of Associate Instructors bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience to bring our courses to life.
Additional Instructors
We draw on a pool of experienced instructors to assist in the delivery of our courses as and services as required. We ensure that all trainers are highly skilled mental health professionals with extensive experience of clinical practice and teaching in health care settings.
If you are an experienced mental health professional and wish to support our work at Mindmaps Wellbeing, please get in touch to discuss opportunities we have for skilled practitioners and trainers for mental health and wellbeing.