Dan Strachan
About Dan Strachan
Dan Strachan is a mental health professional based in London, England, currently serving as the South West London Psychiatric Ward Discharge Liaison at Mind and as the Crisis Recovery Service Coordinator at Richmond Borough Mind. He has extensive experience in various roles within the mental health sector and holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Kingston University.
Current Role at Mind
Dan Strachan has been serving as the South West London Psychiatric Ward Discharge Liaison at Mind since 2021. In this role, he focuses on facilitating the discharge process for patients in psychiatric wards, ensuring a smooth transition back into the community. His work is integral to supporting mental health recovery in the South West London area.
Roles at Richmond Borough Mind
Dan Strachan holds multiple positions at Richmond Borough Mind. He has been the Crisis Recovery Service Coordinator since 2021, overseeing crisis intervention services. Additionally, he has worked as a Counseling Administrator since 2017, managing administrative tasks related to counseling services. He also serves as a Crisis Recovery Support Specialist and Training Specialist, roles he has held since 2019 and 2017, respectively. Furthermore, he has been a Peer Network Facilitator since 2017, promoting peer support initiatives.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his current roles, Dan Strachan worked at NDL Software Limited as a Customer Relations Manager for six months in 2015 to 2016. He also has experience in customer service from his time at Assurant, where he was a Senior Customer Service Representative from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked at Pell & Bales as a Telemarketer from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Background
Dan Strachan studied at Kingston University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography (BSc) from 2009 to 2012. He also attended Bournemouth University for a year, studying Applied Geography. His earlier education includes two years at Esher Sixth Form College from 2006 to 2008.