Founder of The Happy Sapien – a workplace mental well-being consultancy
Former Art Director with nearly 20 years at leading global advertising agencies
Mental health activist and Psychotherapy student
Creator of Talk Club Brighton & Hove – a men’s mental health charity
Speicalist in workplace culture change, resilience, and employee support
Passionate about creating compassionate workplace culture, with mental well-being at its core

Bio

After nearly two decades working as an Art Director for some of the world’s leading advertising agencies, I faced a life-changing moment. Whilst I was going through a mental health challenge, the lack of proper safeguarding in the workplace only compounded my situation, ultimately leading to a moment of crisis.

That experience shaped my future in ways I never expected. Following a seven-year healing journey, I now dedicate the next chapter of my life to transforming how workplaces support their people. I transitioned into the well-being space – returning to college to study Psychotherapy and launching Talk Club Brighton & Hove, a mental health charity for men.

Today, I’m the founder of The Happy Sapien, a workplace mental well-being consultancy helping organisations create cultures of care, resilience, and connection. Our work spans engaging Power Hour sessions that inspire leaders and employees alike to embed mental health at the heart of company culture, practical workshops that equip teams with tools and strategies to implement this vision, and ongoing one-to-one support that gives individuals a safe space to talk.

As a mental health activist, my passion lies in fostering a work culture of compassion and collective well-being, where people are better equipped to navigate life and work challenges and continue to perform at their very best.

Expertise

  • Delivering “Power Hour” sessions that inspire cultural change
  • Facilitating practical mental well-being workshops for teams and leaders
  • Offering one-to-one support for employee well-being, resilience and performance
  • Embedding mental well-being into core business culture and processes
  • Drawing on lived experience to create real empathy and impact in the workplace

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Emma Thwaite

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Leanda Trethewey

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Matt Phillips

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David Eakins

After nearly two decades working as an Art Director for some of the world’s leading advertising agencies, I faced a life-changing moment. Whilst I was going through a mental health challenge, the lack of proper safeguarding in the workplace only compounded my situation, ultimately leading to a moment of crisis.

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