Welcome
PROMOTING POSITIVE STAFF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Specialising in improving & supporting well-being and resilience for healthcare, social care and front-line staff
What if your team didn’t just survive the pressures of frontline work - but thrived with resilience & confidence to deliver peak performance?
WHAT WE DO
We specialise in delivering psychologically-informed support blending academic insights, clinical expertise, and evidence-based psychological practices.
Our approach is designed to enhance staff well-being, cultivate resilience, and optimise performance, fostering a healthier, more productive workplace.
overview of the mindside method psychological services
OUR SERVICES
Welcome to our range of tailored services to support your teams
WELL-BEING & RESILIENCE WORKSHOP FOR STAFF TEAMS WORKING IN HEALTH, CARE, SOCIAL TEAMS
Integrating an extensive range of experience and learnings from the public, private and third-sector, the MindSide Method can provide your teams with a tested, evidence-based method for increased performance, well-being and quality.
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE FOR STAFF TEAMS
By incorporating regular online reflective practice sessions, you can create a culture of continuous learning and support within your organisation. Your staff will benefit from improved self-awareness, enhanced problem-solving skills, and a stronger sense of team cohesion, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and effective workforce.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION FOR STAFF TEAMS
Clinical Supervision is a vital practice that promotes the higher quality service by front-line staff, reinforcing your commitment to their development and service delivery. By providing structured support, it helps staff navigate challenges, build resilience, and enhance their effectiveness in their roles
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING
- Psychological First Aid - Immediate emotional support to colleagues or individuals who have faced a distressing or crisis situation
- Building a Psychologically-Informed Environment (PIE) - Creating services that consider the emotional and psychological needs of individuals using the services to improve outcomes.
- Stress Management & Burn-Out - Equipping staff and individuals with the skills and strategies to effectively identify, manage stress and prevent burnout in the workplace.
- Mental Health Skills Training for Managers - specific training for managers and supervisors to increase awareness, knowledge and confidence, and provide a suitable response to mental health needs in the workplace.
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY SESSIONS FOR STAFF
The MindSide's Individual Psychotherapy sessions for staff and managers provide support, backed by experience and knowledge, to address these needs.
meet your practitioners
About Andy
About Dr. Kismet
About Dr. Kismet
Andy is a licensed psychotherapist with 22 years of extensive clinical experience, including working in some of the most extreme humanitarian crises internationally. He previously served as the Head of the Department for Mental Health at a major international NGO, where he gained extensive experience in operating mental health interventions.
Andy is deeply passionate about addressing the unique challenges of stress, burnout, and well-being among individuals working in high-stress environments.
In his private practice, Andy offers psychological therapy to both national and international professionals. His approach is informed by his diverse background and training, ensuring personalized and effective support for his clients.
Andy holds a Master's Degree in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and a postgraduate qualification in Intercultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. He has also completed numerous trainings on Gender & Inclusion, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). Andy is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
About Dr. Kismet
About Dr. Kismet
About Dr. Kismet
Kismet is a highly experienced consultant neurosurgeon with 27 years in the NHS as a clinician, teacher, and researcher. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with individuals in the workforce who often feel overwhelmed, and under supported.
Combining his PhD in neuroscience with many years in clinical supervision, Kismet's dedication to uplifting others and addressing their concerns is at the heart of his professional mission. Kismet has extensive experience as a senior clinician, having provided care in acute life-threatening situations and offering psychological support to individuals, families, and carers. He now aspires to use this experience to support frontline workers, enhancing their well-being and improving care outcomes.
Kismet draws from his ability to cope with performance pressure, working under psychological and physiological stress, whilst maintaining kindness in leadership. His expertise in teaching non-technical skills to doctors is a transferable skill he shares through The MindSide's training programs, reflecting his professional values and dedication to deliver innovative, personalised support to our diverse client groups.
