Meet the Headspace team

The Team

Chief Executive Officer
Paul is an experienced chief executive who has developed and managed a number of leading organisations in the education and youth sectors. Paul has grown up in the Cotswolds, is a passionate mental health advocate, community volunteer and has considerable fundraising experience.

Helen is a former NHS Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience, most recently served as a School Nurse in the Cotswolds, focusing on supporting young people with mental health challenges.
As Head of Services at Headspace, she collaborates with families, schools and local services to enhance free Wellbeing and Counselling support, ensuring accessible help is available for young people and their families.

Megan is a Level 4 qualified integrative counsellor, currently working towards her Level 5 in Counselling Children & Young People with TIC+. She has experience supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds through a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
Having worked at The Help Hub in Oxfordshire, Therapy Centre Services online, and as a previous wellbeing volunteer for Headspace, Megan aims to bring a compassionate, understanding approach to every session.
Megan believes in the power of collaboration and is passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space. Megan feels committed to offering support with warmth, empathy, and acceptance, helping each client navigate their unique journey at their own pace.

Annabelle has over 20 yrs teaching and leadership experience in different settings and now works as a tutor in the Cotswolds.
Annabelle has also worked as a Social Prescriber in the North Cotswolds for 2 years and has a good understanding of the needs of the local community. She is a creative and highly experienced teacher who is passionate about young people seeing themselves as learners. Her open/ warm and non - judgemental approach ensures young people feel valued and comfortable with her.
Annabelle greatly enjoys supporting children on their education journey and supporting the values of Headspace.

With over 20 years of experience in the Wellbeing industry, Sadie guides our young people through her 6-Week Wellbeing Programme, covering key topics such as sleep, communication skills, mindfulness, coping with anger, and recognising healthy relationships.
Offering a calm and non-judgmental space, Sadie encourages open dialogue within the group, helping participants explore self-regulation and develop practical tools to manage their emotions. Through a blend of mindfulness, breathwork, and evidence-based techniques, the programme empowers young people to build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and foster healthier connections with themselves and others.

Mac has spent his life working with Paul and the young people he has worked with. Essential for wellbeing, cuddles and a warm welcome.

Michelle Arnell

Emma Rawlings

Jan Billingham

Vicky Magee

Pat Taylor

Kelly Mustoe

Jayne Davies

Kerry Bridgwater

Sandra Osgood

Sue Barber

Vicki Gray

Website Support

Chair of Trustees & DSL
Kathryn is an experienced business professional with a degree in Psychology and a broad range of skills including HR, finance, compliance, Health & Safety, project management, wellbeing and leadership. Kathryn is a Headspace founder member who is passionate about supporting and empowering young people in our local community.

I am really honoured to be a trustee for a charity with such an incredibly important cause. I grew up locally and attended The Cotswold School and am now a headteacher in a local primary school and have been there for nearly 6 years. I am acutely aware of the difficulties facing families in our locality, impacted particularly by the isolation of living in our beautiful, rural surroundings.
I joined Headspace as a trustee in April and bring with me a deep commitment to supporting young people’s mental health, particularly in our rurally isolated communities. As a local resident and headteacher, I see firsthand how vital safe, supportive spaces like Headspace are for young people navigating emotional challenges.
With professional experience in safeguarding and marketing, I aim to help the charity reach as many young people as possible and ensure it continues to deliver on its mission — empowering young people to understand their emotions and build trusting relationships in a welcoming environment.
I’m proud to be part of a team that’s making a real difference to the wellbeing and happiness of the next generation.

Trustee, Treasurer & Senior Leadership Team
Kevan is a Chartered Accountant who serves as a trustee for a number of organisations, namely: Headspace; Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance; Moore Friends and Sportily. Before retiring, Kevan worked for over 10 years as a Finance Director in not for profit organisations, including three sporting National Governing Bodies. Kevan lives in Clapton on the Hill with his wife Pat, who is a volunteer for Headspace.

Leadership Team & Trustee
I have had a long a varied career including practising as a family solicitor, management of national transport contracts and community transport services. I have spent the last 10 years managing operations in charitable organisations, specifically club-based activities. I have learnt so much about managing people with integrity, compassion and respect.
I now have a passion for supporting local community with a particular interest, arising from personal experience, in helping those suffering from family crisis. This work has included direct support to families dealing with the devastation resulting from family breakdown, dementia and mental health issues, helping them to find support with carer respite, befriending and accessing services and funding available to them. I have many years’ experience of working in the charitable sector in Gloucestershire and continue to use my experience through my volunteering roles.