Louise Clarkson
About Louise Clarkson
Louise Clarkson serves as the Strategic Lead for Young People at Mind, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in mental health services for young people, she has held various roles at Lancashire Mind and Mind, focusing on service design and program development.
Current Role at Mind
Louise Clarkson serves as the Strategic Lead for Young People at Mind since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health services specifically for young people. Clarkson plays a crucial part in facilitating cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, ensuring that the needs of young individuals are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Mind
Prior to her current position, Louise Clarkson worked at Mind as the Head of Children and Young People Programmes from 2016 to 2021. During this five-year tenure in London, she oversaw various programs aimed at supporting the mental health of children and adolescents. Her experience at Mind has contributed to her expertise in service design tailored for young people's mental health.
Career at Lancashire Mind
Louise Clarkson held multiple roles at Lancashire Mind, starting as a Children and Young People's Services Manager from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a TYS Wellbeing Intervention Practitioner from 2011 to 2013 and as a TYS Project Lead for 10 months in 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she briefly worked as the Interim Achieving Self Care Manager in 2014. Her diverse roles at Lancashire Mind provided her with extensive experience in mental health services for young people.
Education and Qualifications
Louise Clarkson has a solid educational background in mental health and counseling. She studied Psychology at University College London, earning a BSc from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her studies at the University of Central Lancashire, obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she completed Level 2 and 3 in Counselling at Runshaw College from 2012 to 2014. Her foundational education includes achieving 11 A*-B GCSEs at Holy Cross Catholic High School and A-levels at Winstanley College.
Workshops and Training Initiatives
Louise Clarkson has facilitated workshops and training sessions aimed at improving mental health awareness among young people. These initiatives reflect her commitment to enhancing understanding and support for mental health issues within this demographic. Her experience in service design and program management has informed her approach to these educational efforts.