Hi I'm James I'm based in Beeston in Nottinghamshire, I have over 30 years lived experience with Depression and anxiety, which I have learnt to manage better with a combination of Medication and Meditation. After working in offices for many years, I managed a project called First Steps which helped and enabled people who were experiencing mental health Issues to Volunteer and access social opportunities.

The betterment of mental health and helping others has become somewhat of a calling.

I facilitate a Relaxation Group at Middle Street Resource Centre as a volunteer,  and have been involved with the IMH on a number of projects , becoming the chair of the PPI Reference Group for the AQUEDUCT Project, and also more recently joining the Advisory Group at IMH. I have also worked on a number of research projects with the University of Kent. 

In my spare time I enjoy Listening to the Radio, Reading, Gardening and Writing for Pleasure.