Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. < Back Helen Ochyra Specialisms: Motherless motherhood Helen Ochyra is a journalist, author and professional speaker who works as an advocate for motherless mothers. Helen works with the charity The Motherless Mothers as a volunteer, hosting their popular Substack and encouraging motherless mothers to tell their own stories. Helen can speak about her lived experience as a motherless mother. Helen lost her mother at the age of 34 and has subsequently had three children. Additionally, Helen was bereaved of her father as a teenager so can speak about adolescent bereavement. As her father was an alcoholic, Helen can also speak about growing up with an alcoholic parent and living as an adult child of an alcoholic. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

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Tor specialises in working with secondary age pupils dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues.Tor specialises in working with secondary age pupils dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues. < Back Tor Obermaier Specialisms: Mental Health, Confidence, Finding Your Purpose Tor has worked as a teacher and leader within the education sector for more than 20 years and specialised in working with secondary age pupils who were dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues. In recent years she has also qualified as a coach and NLP Practitioner where she takes her knowledge and skills into schools to support pupils who are experiencing emotional difficulties. She also runs a private practice, primarily coaching women to ‘Lead without Compromise’, whether that’s in the family, their community or their work. She strongly believes that women can lead and be their authentic selves, without burning out. She coaches and teaches women to find and embrace who they really are and to step out and take their place in the world. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Andy Jeffery is a public speaker, writer and campaigner whose memoir, A Small Boy Smiling, tells a remarkable story of survival Andy Jeffery is a public speaker, writer and campaigner whose memoir, A Small Boy Smiling, tells a remarkable story of survival < Back Andrew Jeffery Specialisms: Mental health, Healing, Recovering Alcoholic (30+ years sober), adult survivor of child sexual abuse, Complex PTSD diagnosis, experienced meditator, personal mentor, facilitator for both personal and group empowerment, spirituality, Andy Jeffery is a public speaker, writer and campaigner whose memoir, A Small Boy Smiling, tells a remarkable story of survival and how he has overcome the trauma, guilt and shame of childhood sexual abuse, teenage alcoholism, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. When he was eight years old, he was targeted by a group of predatory paedophiles who subjected him to over 2 years of horrific sexual abuse. A Small Boy Smiling was published under the pseudonym Matt Carey. Since the book was published in 2018, Andy has been busy with public talks for the NSPCC and other national charities. He was the subject on BBC Radio 4’s The Untold (which attracted over 1.1 million listeners) and has spoken openly about his experiences of both trauma and healing on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show, BBC 5 Live’s Stephen Nolan show, and many other media interviews. Andy is a regular keynote speaker at trauma related conferences in the U.K. and (through zoom) internationally. In January 2019, he was honoured to be Pledge Speaker at the White Hat Ball, a major fundraiser for the U.K. charity Childline, which raised almost £250,000 on the night. He has since met with Childline volunteers to share his experiences, and is very grateful for the opportunity to acknowledge the vitally important work that they do. In 2019, he was invited to take part in a groundbreaking report and documentary, Numbing the Pain, produced by One in Four (a specialist charity supporting survivors of CSA and trauma), and was approached by the Centre of Expertise for CSA to offer an expert, independent review of their excellent report, Piloting the CSA Practice Leads Programme in Adult Substance Misuse Services, published in the summer of 2020. He has continued in his role as a consultant with the Centre of Expertise for CSA ever since. Most recently Andy was interviewed on the popular mental health podcast The School of Rock Bottom by his friend Oliver Mason. Alongside his public talks, he co-hosts, with his trauma therapist Sarah Paton Briggs, a 1-day CPD foundation course (designed around the voice of the adult survivor) which equips counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists and other mental health professionals with skills for working therapeutically with adult survivors of CSA. Andy has contributed numerous articles on trauma and healing which have been published on the Survivors UK, National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA), Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals, and other trauma related blogs and websites. He has also helped facilitate a number of groups offering informal, voluntary support to fellow CSA survivors in the West Country and London areas. Away from his campaigning work, Andy has worked in the world of entertainment for over twenty-five years, as a theatre manager, organiser of several international festivals, and of large-scale community-based cultural projects supporting children and young people. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Kathleen Helm is a trainer, speaker, coach and founder of Think Kinetic - a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for Neurodivergent, Disabled, LGBTQIA+, and lower socio-economic communities.Kathleen Helm is a trainer, speaker, coach and founder of Think Kinetic - a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for Neurodivergent, Disabled, LGBTQIA+, and lower socio-economic communities. < Back Kathleen Helm Specialisms: Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+, Non-Binary, Mental Health, Chronic Pain, Social Mobility Kathleen Helm is a trainer, speaker, coach and founder of Think Kinetic - a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for Neurodivergent, Disabled, LGBTQIA+, and lower socio-economic communities. As a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHD-er, multi-disabled, working class and queer entrepreneur they combine the wisdom of lived experience and intellectual curiosity with fearless authenticity grounded in community. They have featured on Sky News discussing late diagnosis of ADHD and medication and are politically active, particularly in their role as an ADHD UK Ambassador. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Senior healthcare leader with 25+ years’ experience in mental health across NHS and voluntary sectors. Senior healthcare leader with 25+ years’ experience in mental health across NHS and voluntary sectors. < Back Jane Boland Specialisms: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, Risk Mitigation and Safety Planning. Investigations and Learning Events Senior healthcare leader with 25+ years’ experience in mental health across NHS and voluntary sectors. Proven ability to deliver strategic growth, service innovation, and measurable outcomes. Nationally recognised expert in suicide prevention and risk management. Skilled in governance, stakeholder engagement, and leading multi-site operations. Committed to influencing policy and improving patient safety at scale. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. < Back Claire McDonough Specialisms: Neurodivergence, particulalry ASC/ADHD; special educational needs; issues in education for neurodivergent students; late diagnosed female adhd (lived experience); parenting children with complex needs as well as navigating the send/education system for them! Claire McDonough is a specialist SEND and neurodiversity consultant, trainee counsellor, founder of Carpe Diem Education Consultants UK and co-director of IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC. Claire has extensive experience as a teacher, SENCO and strategic consultant across mainstream, specialist and alternative provision settings. She supports schools, local authorities, health teams and community organisations to develop inclusive, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming practice. Claire’s work is uniquely shaped by her lived experience. She was diagnosed with ADHD and complex trauma in adulthood and is also a parent to three autistic children. This dual perspective allows her to understand both the systemic challenges and the lived realities of neurodivergent individuals and their families. Her consultancy focuses on autism, ADHD, executive function, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and psychologically safe learning. Through IGNITE Neurodiversity CIC, Claire helps deliver emotional literacy programmes, parent support, therapeutic wellbeing projects and executive function coaching. Claire is known for her compassionate approach, clarity of communication and strong commitment to empowering children, young people and adults to thrive. Claire recently won the Sefton Parent Carer's Award in the Category of 'The Hillary Dunne SEND Superstar Award 2025' as nominated by parents of SEND students themselves. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jonny is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger.  In 2017 Jonny was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention.Jonny is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger.  In 2017 Jonny was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention. < Back Jonny Benjamin MBE Specialisms: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, author and film maker ``Jonny is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger. In 2017 Jonny was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention. At the age of 20 he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar, and later began making films on YouTube about the condition that have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people. Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has written articles and given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. His biography ‘The Stranger on the Bridge’ was published in 2018 with the foreword written by HRH The Duke of Cambridge. He is passionate about supporting young people and with this in mind, founded his charity Beyond Shame Beyond Stigma in 2019. Jonny is a Non Executive Director of Speakers Collective. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! < Back Suzi Payton Specialisms: ADHD, autism, Tourette's, Neurodivergence, Mental Health in the workplace Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! Recently named one of the UK’s most influential and dynamic female entrepreneurs, Suzi Payton, uses her passion, skill for finding the funny, and own experiences as an Autistic ADHDer to change the way society views those who are neurodivergent. Through a delicious blend of comedy and coaching, and armed with a winning combination of ADHD, autism, Tourette's and mild OCD, Suzi uses her lived experience to educate audiences, businesses, charities and organisations. She shows people how they can support their friends, clients or colleagues to thrive, and not just survive. Using her background in education (she was a secondary school teacher for 17 years) and her experience in comedy and improvisation (Suzi is a regular on the comedy and improv circuit), Suzi offers a unique insight, which she has shared with the likes of NHS England, American Express and The YMCA. Suzi is available to talk about the following: Neurodivergence in the workplace Neurodivergence in relationships Late diagnosis of Neurodivergence Celebrating neurodiversity Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mental Health in the workplace Job related burn-out for the Neurodivergent How improvisation can improve everyone's life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzrTUc5Z7s info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Chris Frederick is a passionate mental health advocate and expert on Black suicide prevention.Chris Frederick is a passionate mental health advocate and expert on Black suicide prevention. < Back Chris Frederick Specialisms: Suicidal Ideation, Black Mental Health Chris Frederick is a passionate mental health advocate and expert on Black suicide prevention. Drawing from his own lived experience and nearly two decades spent across Asia, Chris brings a unique global perspective to his work. As the Principal Investigator for Project Soul Stride, Chris is committed to integrating personal narratives into transformative mental health practices. A dedicated speaker and writer, Chris connects with audiences on issues ranging from mental health equity to the power of community-driven solutions. Known for his compelling storytelling, Chris weaves in his love of Star Wars as 'The Mental Health Jedi,' making him a dynamic public speaker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYk5dB7U0Mg info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.