Maddie - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Founder

Maddie is a dedicated and compassionate mental health practitioner with more than 9 years' industry experience. With a particular focus on youth mental health, Maddie is especially passionate about and experienced in re-engaging adolescents in the education system, supporting young people experiencing homelessness, and providing a safe space to reflect and work on addictive behaviours.

Having recognised an increasing need in the space, Maddie opened Mind Anchor with a simple mission: to help more young people and their families. Through Mind Anchor, Maddie provides therapy services and training to organisations, community clubs and individuals, as well as supervision for developing mental health practitioners.

In a world that moves fast, Maddie is dedicated to taking the time and care to develop strong therapeutic relationships with clients, and aligning interventions with client needs.

Maddie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science, a Masters in Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 

Located in Croydon, close to the train station. 

Frankie is a 3 year-old cavoodle with extensive experience in receiving pats and eating cheese. Frankie is a wellbeing dog and is available to attend individual sessions as well as training sessions to support participants. Frankie has a special knack for being attuned with peoples emotions and understands the needs of a client during sessions.