Hello and welcome!
Hi, I’m Lindsay. I live and work in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I’m passionate about family, faith, motherhood and parental mental health, women’s wellbeing and the importance of good mental health for all.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked with children, young people, parents and families supporting their practical, wellbeing and spiritual needs, in a variety of different roles, within the community, charity, church and education sectors.
I founded a movement called “Have you seen that girl?” following my own experience of severe perinatal anxiety and depression after giving birth in 2013. It’s aim was to raise awareness of perinatal mental ill health; reach out to other parents and families; sign post to help and support; and campaign for Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services for Northern Ireland.
I’m thrilled that both Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Community Teams (announced 2021) a Mother & Baby Unit (announced 2026, currently being designed/implemented) are now, or soon will be, available in Northern Ireland.
A key part of the reason my story and experience played out like it did was a lack of awareness and also access to Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services. Thirteen years ago, I desperately needed access to support, so it’s been an absolute privilege to play my part, these last 11 years, in the work to secure Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services for Northern Ireland. You can read more about my work for all of that here.
For this, I was honoured with the Points of Light Award from 10 Downing Street and MBE from His Majesty The King.
MBE – For services to Perinatal Mental Health in Northern Ireland.
I have a BA Hons in Business with Computer Science, a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Graduate Diploma in Theology.
I’m also a Qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Email: haveyouseenthatgirl@outlook.com
