We understand that sharing your thoughts and concerns can be difficult.
However, we're regularly told that our willingness to be open with our own stories and experiences, as well as our professional training, makes the Surfwell experience enjoyable as well as supportive.
Our team have written introductions to themselves so that you can know more about those you may meet. Browse the names below, or click to see all team articles.
Meet our Instructors.
Our team of instructors has been specially selected because of their background, personal experiences and passion for supporting others. We have all had first hand experience of the impact of mental ill health and how to overcome it through effective coping strategies.
Our team have over 200 years combined experience in managing dynamic and complex risk management, and leading staff who are exposed to the highest levels of stress, burnout and trauma. Our instructors are some of the most highly trained Surf Therapy instructors in the world, with extensive water safety and mental health training qualifications.
Everyone within Surfwell is proud to deliver world class Surf Therapy.
Click on the names below to read about team members.
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Meet our Non-Executive Directors.
Surfwell Blue Light CIC is proud to be supported by a team of non-executive directors, such as
Dr Jess Miller. Jess has supported the development of Surfwell since its inception, providing neuropsychological guidance, resilience tools and one-to-one support for clients and trainees.
Non-Exec Director
Non-Exec Director
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Meet our Volunteers.
Our Community Interest Company has a team of dedicated volunteers who support the delivery of the programme. We are currently seeking volunteers for several roles within the programme.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, then please get in touch.
Andy Francis,
Photographer
Gordon Dickie,
Photographer
Dave Zaple,
Photographer
Hannah Cooper,
Photographer
Emma Evans,
HR Advisor
Meet our Independent Academic Team.
Academic evidence and research has always been at the core of what we do. Any development to our model has sought to deliver the strongest possible outcomes for participants and enhance the service they can deliver to their own organisation.
This remains true as we expand our service to private clients, again working with academics and experts to develop every aspect of the programme. Our surf therapy programme continues feature in various projects at numerous universities and the two PhD students are completing a detailed and independent analysis of the model to support optimum future development.
If you feel could help with academic study of an area of our programme, and are interested in supporting us or would like to fund some research, please get in touch.
Sarah Carcillo
Leeds Beckett University, PhD.
Nick Knowles,
Exeter University,
PhD.
Matt Harris,
Exeter Business
School, MBA.
Dr Marwa Tourkey,
'Proof of Concept',
Exeter University.
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