Join us for the inaugural Mental Health Conference in Hull, a groundbreaking event designed to ignite meaningful conversations, foster collaboration, and break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This one-day conference is a must-attend for anyone passionate about mental health, whether you’re a professional, educator, student, or simply someone who wants to make a difference.
Why This Conference Matters Now More Than Ever
Mental health is in crisis. The numbers don’t lie:
- 1 in 5 UK children has a probable mental health disorder (NHS Digital, 2023).
- Suicide is the leading cause of death for under-35s, with rates rising 52% in a decade (ONS, 2024).
- Self-harm hospital admissions for young people have doubled since 2010 (Mental Health Foundation, 2024).
- Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., ADHD, autism) are 3x more likely to experience chronic anxiety or depression due to lack of support (Mind, 2023).
Unlike more directive forms of therapy, person-centred therapy empowers you to take the lead in your healing journey. It is particularly effective for those who have experienced trauma, abuse, or emotional distress, as it fosters a sense of safety and trust.
This isn’t just data—it’s a call to action.
Hull’s first-ever Mental Health Conference brings together leading experts, frontline professionals, and advocates to:
- Challenge stigma and drive real conversations.
- Share cutting-edge strategies for schools, workplaces, and clinics.
- Foster collaboration between therapists, teachers, HR teams, and safeguarding professionals.
- Deliver CPD-accredited insights you can apply immediately.
Why Attend?
This is Hull’s first-ever mental health conference, and it’s set to be a transformative experience. With a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, the event will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and advocates to share their insights, research, and practical strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing.
This event offers transformative insights from leading experts in mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. Secure your place now for a game-changing conversation! Networking and Collaboration
This conference isn’t just about listening – it’s about connecting. Engage with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply connect with others who share your passion for mental health, this event is the perfect platform.
Book your place today and be part of Hull’s first Mental Health Conference – where conversations begin, stigma ends, and inclusivity thrives.
Let’s start the conversation. Let’s change lives. Let’s make mental health matter.
The Ripple Effect
Mental health is not just an individual concern – it’s a collective responsibility. By supporting one person, we create a ripple effect that touches the lives of many. This conference is your chance to be part of that positive change, helping to create a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive community.
Course Content
Presenter
International Best-Selling Author of Unstoppable Stories, Alison has been working in the community & voluntary sector since graduating from university and has personally trained over 5000 people in Suicide intervention skills alone. Living and working in Northern Ireland she has over 25 years’ experience within the alcohol, drug, and suicide prevention field, but has ventured remotely as far as Bangkok, South Africa, and India.
Dr. John Wilson PhD. John has specialised in bereavement and loss for 20 years, as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. He is author of Supporting People through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners.
He completed his PhD in 2000 after six years of case study research with bereaved clients. John is a visiting research fellow at York St John University and Director of Bereavement Services at York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Clinic.
Since early March, John has taken a close interest in adapting the outcomes of his doctoral thesis to supporting clients bereaved of a loved one from Covid-19 and those bereaved from other causes during the lockdown.
With other counsellors he runs a closed support group on social media, for those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mick Cooper is an internationally recognised author, trainer, and consultant in the field of humanistic, existential, and pluralistic therapies. He is a Chartered Psychologist, and Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton.
Mick has facilitated workshops and lectures around the world, including New Zealand, Lithuania, and Florida.
Mick’s books include Existential Therapies (Sage, 2017), Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage, 2018), The Handbook of Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling (Palgrave, 2013), and Integrating Counselling and Psychotherapy: Directionality, Synergy, and Social Change (Sage, 2019).
His latest work is Psychology at the Heart of Social Change: Developing a Progressive Vision of Society (Policy Press, 2023)
Mick Cooper is also the editor of The Tribes of the Person-Centred Nation (PCCS, 2024) and co-editor of The Handbook of Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling (3rd ed, 2024).
Mick’s principal areas of research have been in shared decision-making/personalising therapy, and counselling for young people in schools.
In 2014, Mick received the Carmi Harari Mid-Career Award from Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. He is a Fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Academy of Social Sciences.
His latest work is Psychology at the Heart of Social Change: Developing a Progressive Vision of Society (Policy Press, 2023)
The book looks at the interface between therapy and social justice. The blurb for the book reads: ‘Over the past century, psychotherapy – and its parent discipline, psychology – has built up a vibrant, nuanced and highly practical understanding of human wellbeing and distress. This book describes a progressive political approach that integrates insights from the psychotherapeutic and psychological domain, moving us from a politics of blame to a politics of understanding. In this vision of society – surrounded by a culture of radical acceptance – all individuals can live rich and fulfilling lives. We need those shaping our political landscape to understand psychological needs and processes more deeply to enhance our ability to work with others in a spirit of collaboration, dialogue and respect.’
Nigel O’Flaherty-Johnston is the founder of Swan CMC and co-founder of Beyond the Side-lines. Both organisations are aimed at supporting the wellbeing of athletes, coaches and staff in the sporting world. Nigel has worked closely with the Leeds Rhino and other organisations such as RL Cares and Goalball UK. He aims to create an environment in which athletes can thrive both on and off the field.
Simon is an international speaker, author, coach, and trainer specializing in emotional and psychological resilience. With a background as a former Royal Marine and Human Intelligence Specialist, he has operated globally in high-stress environments, surviving three separate kidnappings. In 2017, he co-founded Icarus, a UK-based charity dedicated to providing mental health services to uniformed personnel.
Victoria is an award-winning speaker, lecturer, and consultant specialising in mental and emotional health, neurodiversity, and corporate wellbeing. Victoria is the founder of Victoria English Wellbeing, where she provides bespoke training sessions focusing on resilience, cognitive behavioural therapy-based strategies, and neurodiversity awareness. With over 25 years of experience, Victoria has also been awarded the FE Lecturer of the Year 2020 and the Amazing Women Award 2019.
