10,001 Reasons to Keep Going
Because there’s always one more child affected by trauma who needs comforting. Healing starts with early help.

Breaking barriers to offer a world where children and young people with emotional and mental health needs are supported at the earliest point possible.
A multi-award-winning social enterprise that is breaking barriers to offer a world where children and young people with emotional and mental health needs are able to access help by people they already trust, and in a space they feel safe in.
Empowering Change Through Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care
At Innovating Minds, we believe that everyone deserves access to mental health support that is not only effective but also empathetic and inclusive. As a passionate team of clinical psychologists, trauma-informed experts, and dedicated professionals, we are committed to transforming how mental health is understood and supported across the UK.

What Defines Us
Who we are
Innovating Minds is composed of a team of:
- Clinical psychologists with extensive expertise in trauma-informed care
- Mental health professionals who are passionate about early intervention and prevention
- Specialists in education, criminal justice, health and social care
- Change-makers committed to creating safe, supportive environments for all
Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared mission: to make mental health support accessible, compassionate, and impactful.
What we stand for
- Trauma-Informed Practice
We understand that trauma can shape lives in profound ways. That’s why we embed trauma-informed principles into every aspect of our work, from individual support to organisational training. - Collaboration & Empowerment
We work alongside schools, services, and communities to co-create solutions that empower individuals and systems to thrive. - Equity & Inclusion
Mental health support should be for everyone. We strive to break down barriers and ensure our services are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible.
Why we do what we do
We’ve seen the difference that trauma-informed care can make, not just in individual lives, but in entire communities. Our work is driven by a belief in the power of early intervention, the importance of safe relationships, and the potential for healing and growth.
Whether we’re supporting a young person in school, training a team of professionals, or consulting with an organisation, our goal is always the same: to create environments where everyone can feel seen, heard, and supported.

Empowering Change Through Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care
We are more than a social enterprise, we are a movement. A movement that places people at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our services are shaped by lived experiences, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of trauma and its impact.

We are Innovating Minds
An mentally healthy world where everyone matters and has access to early and ongoing holistic trauma-informed support.
To enable sustainable, systemic change within the education, health and social care sector to improve mental health and wellbeing, through training and ongoing support.
To upskill frontline practitioners to deliver early trauma-informed support with babies, children young people, parents and carers
To provide wrap around support for education, health, and social care professionals, to support their mental health and develop reflective practice.
Inclusive
We are committed to being inclusive to enable accessibility for all.
Dynamic
We are flexible, creative and responsive to the needs of our community.
Excellence
We will provide high quality, evidence-based services, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evaluation.
Trusted by Schools, Organisations & Partners Across the UK and Beyond
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When the School Bell Stops: The Urgent Need for Clinical Supervision to Safeguard Educators Over the Summer
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