Andy Caress

Andy is a trainer at the Charlie Waller Trust, delivering mental health training in primary and secondary schools, and to parents, carers and wider communities. He holds a PGDip in Youth and Community Work, a PGCE in Secondary History, and an MA in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the University of South Wales. 

Over the past 20 years, Andy has worked extensively with children and young people across a range of settings, including youth work, the Prince’s Trust TEAM programme and National Citizen Service. His work is driven by a strong belief in early intervention and the importance of creating safe, supportive environments. 

Andy has a particular interest in supporting young people experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Alongside his training role, he has worked as a suicide prevention advisor with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and as a Family Support Worker with Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity.