IMHN’s Team

Catrin Beynon – Head of Operations/ CEO

I oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation and work closely with our brilliant team and volunteers to make sure everything we do stays true to our values and mission.

I’m really passionate about making sure people with lived experience are at the heart of shaping mental health support. Since joining IMHN, I’ve focused on strengthening how we work behind the scenes – from improving our systems and finances to making sure our volunteers feel supported and valued.

If you’ve got questions, ideas, or just want to connect, feel free to drop me a line at – I’d love to hear from you!

Fauzia Ahmed – Engagement Coordinator

Hi, I’m Fauzia, I’m new to the Bristol IMHN team 🙂 

I’m looking forward to my new engagement coordinator role and hope to build on my previous experience in the same role for Greater Manchester IMHN.  

I’ve spent some time meeting IMHN reps to find all about how things are going for everyone, and to help me work out where best to focus my time as I get started. I’ve made a start on supporting our lived experience representatives (LERs) in the following: 

Localities:

• Inner City & East Bristol (ICE)
• North & West Bristol

Specialist Pathways:

• Children and young people/ Younger Adults transitions
• Trauma Informed Practice

I hope to keep you all updated on how that’s all going on in our monthly newsletter.  

I’ve always loved working in mental health. I have my own lived experience which led me to study counselling. I’m now a BACP-accredited counsellor and have previously worked predominantly in children and young person’s counselling services, and in an NHS trauma counselling service. I’m also working in Greater Manchester to support peer workers across the region. For more about my background, please feel free to link in with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fauzia-ahmed-268986b9/

I’m excited about my new role as I always love working with LERs given their clear passion and dedication. It’s really great to be a part of something so meaningful alongside so many who I learn so much from.

If you’d ever like to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. I’m at

Claire Smith – Chair of The Board 

(Bio coming soon!)

Ceri Morris – Trustee

Ceri Morris brings a wealth of experience to our trustee team, with a career spanning over two decades. Over the last six years, Ceri has refocused her  work and dedication to the mental health training industry. Starting a business specialising in Mental Health First Aid in 2018 which has now merged into an existing First Aid company to see parity of esteem between physical and mental health at work. 

Prior to her focus on mental health, Ceri spent fifteen years in communications, public relations, and operations across a wide portfolio of industries providing her with a diverse skill set and perspective.

Drawing from her own lived experience, Ceri is particularly passionate about mental health in the workplace and is deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and support. She continues to work diligently to implement strategies and training that prioritise mental health and wellbeing, and create inclusive work environments.

Ceri says: “I see a strong alignment in my own personal values and beliefs with those of IMHN and am enormously proud to represent these on the Board of Trustees”

Javed Rehman – Trustee

(Bio coming soon!)

Jason Burrowes – Trustee

(Bio coming soon!)