Meet Our Leadership Team

David, originally from Kent, now proudly calls Preston, Lancashire home, where he continues his professional journey and community involvement in alternative provision. 

With over 35 years’ experience as a qualified professional, including more than 22 years in Senior Management and as a General Advocate, he has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His journey has taken him across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enabling him to develop a broad, culturally aware perspective in his work. 

Throughout this time, he has not only developed strong professional expertise but has also drawn upon a rich and diverse range of lived experiences, including first-hand experience of Bipolar Disorder and supporting his son with Autism and ADHD—shaping both his perspective and deepening his sense of purpose. 

At the heart of everything he does is a genuine connection with people. He understands that no two journeys are the same and approaches every individual with empathy, respect, and without judgement. 

For him, this work is about far more than delivering advocacy services—it is about truly listening, understanding each person’s story, and standing beside them when it matters most, particularly during complaints support and escalation processes. 

Throughout his career, he has built his approach on trust, compassion, and reliability. He strives to make complex or overwhelming situations feel clearer and more manageable, ensuring that those he supports feel safe, heard, and valued. 

While he is proactive, organised, and dependable, what drives him most is making a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives. 

He is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice, regain confidence, and move forward with strength and clarity. 

Whether someone is seeking guidance, support, or simply someone to stand in their corner, his aim is always to provide a space where they feel understood, respected, and never alone. 

Driven by these values, David decided to form Inspire Advocacy Services Limited, using both his many years of extensive professional experience and his wealth of lived experience to offer a highly personal, friendly, caring, and empathetic all-inclusive service, available to both individuals and organisations. 

He is currently studying for his Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance, Community Organisation and Advocacy and is also a School Parent Governor for a Special Needs High School, striving to support those in alternative provision.

Karen is a highly accomplished Business Psychologist, executive leader, consultant, educator, and organisational development specialist with almost two decades of experience across health, social care, education, and community services. Her career spans senior leadership, strategic consultancy, and operational management roles within NHS, local authority, third sector, CQC-regulated, and OFSTED-regulated environments, providing her with an exceptional understanding of complex service systems, governance frameworks, commissioning landscapes, and regulatory requirements.

Having held influential leadership positions across the West Midlands, Karen has successfully led, transformed, and developed services, including alternative provision, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health, substance misuse challenges, physical disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours of concern. She possesses extensive expertise in organisational leadership, service transformation, quality assurance, safeguarding, risk management, workforce development, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and business growth. Her work is characterised by a commitment to delivering high-performing, person-centred services that achieve measurable outcomes for individuals, communities, commissioners, and stakeholders.

Karen is widely recognised for her ability to lead organisations through periods of growth, change, and transformation, building resilient cultures that promote excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. She is particularly passionate about developing psychologically informed organisations where strong governance, staff wellbeing, compassionate leadership, and operational effectiveness combine to create sustainable, high-quality services like those seen in Inspired 360.

Academically, Karen holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology. She is a Full Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a registered member of the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), and an Advanced Practitioner with the Addiction Professionals Network. She is currently undertaking doctoral research exploring integrated service models for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based practice, improving service integration, and influencing positive system-wide change.

Alongside her executive leadership responsibilities, Karen serves as an Associate Lecturer, supporting the development of future professionals across psychology, health, social care, and leadership disciplines. Her ability to bridge academic insight with practical operational experience enables her to deliver informed, innovative, and impactful solutions across both public and private sectors.

Respected for her professionalism, authenticity, and collaborative approach, Karen brings a unique combination of strategic vision, psychological expertise, commercial awareness, and values-driven leadership. She is committed to helping organisations, partnerships, and communities achieve sustainable growth, strengthen outcomes, and deliver meaningful social impact.

Dr Adam McCartney is an Educational Psychologist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for inclusive education. Throughout his career, he has held a number of senior leadership and professional roles, including General Editor of the British Psychological Society's journal Educational and Child Psychology, Deputy Chair of the committee responsible for accrediting Educational Psychology doctoral training programmes, and Director of SEND.

Adam is committed to helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. His research and professional work have focused on inclusion, multi-agency collaboration, and supporting autistic pupils who may be at risk of exclusion. He believes that the best outcomes are achieved when schools, families, and professionals work together with a shared understanding and common goals.

At the heart of Adam's approach is a belief that behaviour, attendance, learning, and wellbeing cannot be viewed in isolation. Instead, he looks at the whole child, considering their development, relationships, communication, emotional wellbeing, and sense of belonging. This child-centred approach helps schools create environments where young people feel understood, supported, and able to succeed.

Through consultancy, training, research, writing, and podcasting, Adam works with schools, organisations, and communities to develop inclusive practices that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Patricia is an experienced and compassionate Social Worker, Counsellor, and leader in Family & Children’s Social Care, with over a decade of experience supporting children, young people, and families facing trauma, emotional distress, mental health challenges, and complex social needs. She is particularly adept at working with those in alternative provision settings, ensuring that their unique needs are met with empathy and understanding.

With a strong commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and early intervention, Patricia is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred practice. Her work focuses on empowering families, promoting emotional wellbeing, and helping individuals build resilience and stability during challenging times, often in collaboration with organizations like Inspired 360.

Patricia currently works within a UK mental health service, where she delivers holistic assessments, therapeutic support, crisis intervention, risk management, and care planning. She is highly skilled in developing trusted relationships with children, families, and professionals, and works collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure integrated, effective, and compassionate support.

Alongside her frontline social care experience, Patricia has extensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions, family support, safeguarding processes, and group facilitation. Her calm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach enables her to support individuals and families with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Patricia holds an MSc in Counselling and Social Work from Mico University College, specialising in Trauma Counselling and Advanced Therapeutic Techniques, as well as a BSc in Guidance and Counselling. She is a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and a member of the British Association of Social Workers.

Khadra is a BACP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Advocate with experience supporting children, young people, and adults across a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. She has worked with individuals from various communities and backgrounds, bringing a culturally aware, inclusive, and person-centred approach to her practice, particularly within alternative provision settings. 

Her work focuses on creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. Alongside her therapeutic work, Khadra is passionate about advocacy, emotional wellbeing, and early intervention, supporting vulnerable individuals within residential and community settings, including those engaged with Inspired 360.

Khadra also brings strong leadership qualities, with a passion for developing wellbeing initiatives, promoting positive mental health awareness, and supporting meaningful change within services and communities.

Her approach is underpinned by empathy, professionalism, and authenticity, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships and empowering individuals to navigate challenges with confidence and dignity.

Dr. Monique A. Lynch-Jonah is an award-winning Mental Health & Social Advocacy Expert, Humanitarian Diplomat, Project Manager, Author, and Educator with over 10 years of combined experience in mental health, research, curriculum development, social advocacy, and project development, management, and consultancy. She has notably contributed to alternative provision initiatives that aim to enhance mental health support in various communities.

Dr. Lynch-Jonah loves helping people grow and live their best lives. She is passionate about purposeful living and enjoys traveling, music, nature, and spending time with children. When she’s not writing, she works to support mental health and education not only in the UK but also in the Caribbean and African regions, collaborating with organizations like Inspired 360 to promote positive change.

She holds a PhD in Mental Health & Social Advocacy; a DSc in Mental Health & Diplomacy; an MSc in Counselling & Social Work; an MBA in Management and Team Management; and a BSc in Economics and Statistics.

Claire Pressdee is a highly accomplished Education Leader and SEND Consultant with over 25 years of experience driving inclusive education across mainstream schools, academies, alternative provision settings, early years, and local authorities throughout Greater Manchester and the Northwest.

Her extensive career spans classroom teaching, senior school leadership, SENDCO roles, and high-level strategic consultancy, supporting learners from early childhood through to adulthood.

Passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Claire provides independent strategic support to schools, academy trusts, and local authorities. In her consultancy practice, she specialises in conducting comprehensive SEND audits, designing actionable school improvement plans, project-managing educational programmes, and delivering bespoke training. Known for her practical, solutions-focused approach, Claire works collaboratively alongside headteachers, senior leadership teams, to build sustainable systems, strengthen staff confidence, and embed High-Quality Adaptive Teaching.

In addition to her frontline school improvement work, Claire brings exceptional statutory insight to her clients. As a member of Manchester’s and Oldham’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Panel where she critically evaluates statutory assessment requests and professional advice to support robust, evidence-based decision-making. This role, coupled with advanced SEND Law training through IPSEA, gives her an exceptionally detailed, compliant understanding of the entire EHCP framework and relevant national legislation.

Dedicated to the highest standards of professional practice, Claire holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) from Manchester Metropolitan University. Furthermore, she completed postgraduate specialist training in Dyslexia at Edge Hill University, qualifying her as a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor.

Alongside consultancy, Claire is an active Associate with NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs), frequently sharing sector insights, articles, and blogs for NASEN Connect. She is widely recognized across the region for her collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to helping educational settings create inclusive environments where every young person can thrive.

Sehrish Qureshi is an accomplished Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Coach, and Mental Health Leader with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality psychological services across the NHS, voluntary sector, and private practice. Throughout her career, she has supported children, young people, and adults by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), inpatient services, primary care, and community settings.

Alongside her clinical practice, Sehrish has established herself as a respected leader in mental health services, overseeing the strategic development, operational management, and continuous improvement of Talking Therapies programmes. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support for underserved and ethnically diverse communities and is committed to reducing mental health inequalities through culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based care.

Combining clinical expertise with strategic leadership, Sehrish has successfully developed and expanded wellbeing services, secured a five-year NHS contract through a competitive procurement process, improved access to care by helping reduce NHS waiting times, and worked collaboratively with educational settings to enhance wellbeing through policy development, consultation, and workforce support.

Recognised for her compassionate leadership, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Sehrish is dedicated to creating sustainable, person-centred mental health services that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and improve long-term outcomes. Her vision is to ensure that high-quality psychological support is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of the communities she serves.

Annie Campbell is an experienced primary school teacher, accredited Executive Functions Coach, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, with extensive expertise in supporting children, young people, families, and education professionals. She has dedicated her career to creating inclusive educational environments where every learner is recognised for their individual strengths and supported to thrive.

Following her own ADHD diagnosis in her thirties, Annie gained a profound understanding of the everyday challenges associated with executive dysfunction, anxiety, sensory differences, and emotional regulation. This personal insight transformed not only her perspective as an educator but also deepened her commitment to supporting neurodivergent learners. Recognising many of the same barriers in the children she taught, Annie combined her lived experience with years of classroom practice and specialist training to develop a compassionate, practical, and evidence-informed approach to education.

Driven by this passion, Annie founded Teaching with a Difference, an organisation dedicated to empowering neurodivergent children and young people through personalised executive functioning coaching, mentoring, and tailored educational support. Alongside working directly with families, she delivers training, consultancy, and professional development to schools, local authorities, and education professionals, helping organisations develop inclusive practices that enable neurodivergent pupils to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Annie believes that meaningful inclusion goes far beyond compliance with policy. Her work centres on building educational cultures that celebrate diversity, remove unnecessary barriers to learning, and equip educators with the confidence and understanding to support every child effectively. She is particularly passionate about helping schools move away from deficit-based thinking towards strengths-based approaches that recognise the unique talents, creativity, and potential of neurodivergent individuals.

As Head of Neurodiversity & Learning at Inspired 360 Alternative Provision, Annie provides strategic leadership in the development of neuro-affirming educational practice across the organisation. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, she helps shape innovative provision that combines education, wellbeing, therapeutic support, and personalised learning pathways to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people with diverse learning needs.

In addition to her leadership role within Inspired 360, Annie serves as a Non-Executive Director of Hailsham and East Sussex ADHD Support CIC, where she contributes to strategic decision-making, service development, and wider advocacy for individuals and families affected by ADHD. Through both roles, she is committed to improving awareness, challenging misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence, and influencing positive change across education and wider society.

Annie is widely recognised for her authentic, empathetic, and collaborative approach. She is passionate about empowering educators, supporting families, and amplifying the voices of neurodivergent individuals. Her vision is to help create an education system where difference is not simply accommodated but genuinely valued, where every child feels understood and every educator is equipped to unlock the potential of the learners they support.

Through her work, Annie continues to champion a future where inclusion is embedded in everyday practice, neurodiversity is celebrated as a strength, and children and young people are given every opportunity to succeed on their own terms.