Andy Caress

Andy is a trainer with the Schools & Families Team, working in both primary and secondary settings as well as delivering training for parents, carers and those working in informal education. Andy holds a PGDip in Youth and Community Work, a PGCE in Secondary History and most recently has been awarded an MA in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the University of South Wales. Over the last 15 years, Andy has worked with a wide variety of individuals and groups, particularly children and young people. Prior to joining Charlie Waller, he worked in a range of settings including delivering the Prince's Trust TEAM programme, the National Citizen Service programme and as a neighbourhood youth worker. A highly experienced mental health trainer and educator, Andy has a particular passion for supporting young people experiencing self-harm and suicidal ideation. He also wants to support schools hoping to implement a whole school approach to create a supportive environment for pupils in their care.