Hello! My name is Talitha and I am a CYP Senior Lead. I am passionate about working with young people, giving them space to express their individuality as well as realising and reaching their goals and dreams. My experience before this job was mainly supporting individuals with Autism/ADHD to be independent in their community, empowering everyone I have worked with to make their own decisions about their life. A little bit about me… I love all animals and I love spending time outdoors as well as regularly practicing mindfulness and meditation.

I’m Ilaria, and I am a With Youth Team Lead. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from City, University of London, which gave me knowledge and passion for mental health. In particular, I am interested in children’s and young people’s mental health and am passionate about supporting them to find and enjoy the best version of themselves. In my experience, I mainly supported individuals with depression, mood disorder, anxiety and autism to live a good quality life, be independent and speak up about concerns. In my free time, I enjoy dancing and exploring new cities. I also love spending time with dogs.

Hi, my name is Faye and I am a Children and Young people’s support worker. The aim of my role is to help children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. This is an exciting opportunity for me and I am so happy to be part of the Hertfordshire Mind Network team. I hope to be able to provide support and de-stigmatise mental health. I am a graduate, with a first-class honours in Psychology and Sociology. I also have experience working in the charity sector with young people and adults. I am interested in learning about mental health difficulties and therapies. When I am not working, I like travelling, shopping, reading and spending time with friends.

My name is Alex, I am a CYP Support Worker. I have spent much of my career working closely with individuals on the autism spectrum, supporting them in a person centred way to achieve any and all life goals. I am passionate about supporting people to become empowered in their daily lives – whether that’s to do with education, work or even meeting new people and broadening their social circles. I am very excited about this service and am looking forward to supporting our service users. When I’m not at work I unwind by playing football, listening to music or playing video games!

Hi, my name is Isabel! As a CYP Support Worker, my role is to offer guidance, support and encouragement to children & young people that are experiencing mental ill health and/or emotional distress. I believe this can be achieved by creating a safe and trusted environment, that allows children & young people to express themselves and their worries.

I have previously worked with children & young people with SEN and I have also completed an extended diploma in Health and Social Care. My experience and education have given me an understanding of the importance of early intervention services like With Youth, so I am really excited to be joining the team!

In my free time – I enjoy reading, spending time with my dog and vintage fashion.

Hi! I’m Anjuma. I’m a CYP Support Worker, here to provide a listening ear, support and comfort to young people who are emotionally struggling and finding it difficult to cope with their mental wellbeing.

I aim to pursue the career of becoming a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to provide specialised support within specific areas.

I have many years of experience working with children and adults including those with learning disabilities, SEND needs and mental health needs.

In my free time, I enjoy watching tv shows and doing fun activities with my friends and family. My current goal is to try and get back into reading!

Hiya! My name is Mayar and I’m a CYP Group Facilitator. I am deeply passionate about supporting children with their mental health and overall development. I aspire to empower children to flourish and thrive into the best versions of themselves.

Upon receiving my Master’s in Child Development at University College London (UCL), I have dedicated myself to fully understand the unique challenges children and their families face and how to assist them in an empathetic, caring and kind way. I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

I have previously worked with children with different abilities, needs and cultures, in a range of different settings including educational, medical, and even party environments. In the future, I aspire to be a CBT therapist for children and young people, where I will equip them with the right tools and skills to overcome their challenges and build resilience and confidence.

In my free time I enjoy going to the cinema, going on shopping sprees, spending time with my cat and travelling!