Lesley is an experienced and qualified social worker with a degree in psychology. She has years of experience supporting adults, children, and young people with diverse needs and backgrounds in various settings (including community mental health teams, acute hospital settings, not-for-profit organisations and schools). Her approach is grounded firmly in the principles of positive behaviour support, which is achieved by understanding the underlying causes of behaviour through a person-centred lens and empowering change through a collaborative, strengths-based approach. She believes building strong, trusting, respectful relationships is the key foundation to supporting individuals, their carers and family members to achieve positive changes in quality of life. She has specific experience and passion working in the areas of Mental Health and Neurodiversity, in particular, breaking down barriers to support individuals to access education, engage in meaningful activity and feel valued and part of a community.