Our With Youth team

Hi there! My name is Talitha and I’m the Senior Lead for Children and Young People. I’m here to make sure you have a safe and welcoming space where you can share your thoughts and feelings.

A fun fact about me: I know how to do card magic tricks!
I also have a lovely cat named Mary, and I love spending time with my family and friends. When I have some free time, I enjoy going on long walks, watching movies, and playing video games.

Before this role, I mainly supported individuals with Autism and ADHD in building independence and confidence within their communities. My focus is always on empowerment and helping each person to make their own decisions about their life. I’ve also worked with young people in care and as a Youth Mentor, creating safe spaces for them to express their individuality, explore their identity, and working with them to help them achieve their personal goals and dreams.

Hello! My name is Ilaria, and I am the withYOUth Team Lead. I am kind and caring, and I am passionate about helping children and young people to be happy! A fun fact about me is that I am Italian. I have a dog, and in my free time, I love cuddling and spending time with him. I also love dancing and watching my favourite tv shows.

I come from a Psychology Degree background. During my studies, I developed a passion for children’s and young people’s mental health, and I am determined to support them to be the best version of themselves. In my experience, I have supported children, young people, and adults with a variety of mental health needs, including depression, mood disorder, anxiety, SEN needs, and so on, and I aim for individuals to live a good quality life, to advocate for themselves and to be independent.

Hello! My name is Alex, I am a CYP Support Worker. I have been with the With Youth team since the end of 2022.  I have been working in mental health for many years, with my main experience coming from supporting people who are neurodiverse. I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals, working in a person-centred way! When I am not at work, I enjoy playing video games, listening to music, going to gigs and supporting Arsenal.

Hello! I’m Ethan. I help and support young people with a listening ear so we can work through things together! In my free time, I love reading, although I could work on my consistency. I also enjoy running and playing board games — although not at the same time. I live with a big golden retriever, always faithful companion. I’m also forever on the lookout for new hobbies and always open to suggestions!

Hi! I’m Anjuma. I’m a CYP Support Worker, here to provide a listening ear, support and comfort to young people who are emotionally struggling and finding it difficult to cope with their mental wellbeing. In my free time, I enjoy watching tv shows and reading. I particularly enjoy doing fun activities with my friends and family, like picnics in the park, games night, hiking and especially thrill seeking activities like going to Go Ape or theme parks! My current goal is to try and get more active and maybe explore going to the gym.

Hello! My is Eleanor . I am a Group Facilitator in the withYOUth team. A little bit about me is that I love to draw, paint and spend time with animals. In my free time I enjoy spending quality time with family and cuddling up on the sofa with one of my favourite TV shows.

As someone who has struggled with their mental health as young person, I feel passionate and helping others who also struggle in any way I can.  By working together, I hope I can help them feel better by giving them the support they need to manage any difficult feelings and emotions they may be experiencing. We aim to help you to lead a happier life, advocate for yourselves and be independent.