Our Team
At MHI, our dedicated team is here to support you. We offer a safe space for sharing experiences and fostering mental well-being, along with wellbeing groups.
Darren Greatorex
MHI Chairman & Founder
Training.
Mental health First aider (Adult)
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health.
Zero Suicide Alliance – Suicide awareness training
Harmless – Mental Health Awareness
Harmless suicide awareness and managing mental health
Harmless Suicide Bereavement Course
Mental health awareness for sport & physical activity+
Tackling Gambling-Related Harm Level 2 Training
Trained in how to support young people using Kooth
Ambassador of Hope!
Ramblers Walk Leader Foundation Course
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Barbara Southam
MHI Secretary
Treasurer
Training.
Adult and young persons MHFA
Intro to counselling skills
SHOUT Volunteer helpline training
Ambassador of Hope chasing the stigma
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Libby Bryant
Training.
MSc in counselling and psychotherapy
PhD which focused on mental health.
Used to teach at Leicester University on modules focused on mental health issues.
Worked previously as a volunteer tutor for young people, as well as helping in my local primary school.
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MHI Volunteer
Paul Scully
MHI Volunteer
Training
Zero Suicide Alliance – Suicide awareness training
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity+
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Susan Dennis
MHI Volunteer MHFA
Training
Mental Health First Aider (Adult)
Mental Health Awareness (Harmless)
Suicide Prevention
Ambassador of Hope!
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Dr Penny Blackwell
Hannage Brook Medical Centre
Hannage Brook Medical Centre is the clinical resource for the Wirksworth Mental Health Initiative.
Currently, Dr Penny Blackwell is the medical advisor and liaison for the committee
Jane Richards
MHI Volunteer
Training.
JUCD - Core Quality Conversations
Suicide Awareness and Managing Mental Health Conversations
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Emma Sykes
MHI Volunteer
Training.
Adult Mental Health First Aider
Zero Suicide Alliance – Suicide awareness training
Walk Leader
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