Our Soul Trail Family

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Founding Director

Leanne is a psychotherapist, speaker, trainer, mental health first aid instructor and nature facilitator. 

She has an extensive work experience within mental health, including hostage & crisis negotiator, Mental Health lead to fire service and group therapist for SARSAS,

She is an integrative psychotherapist, wildlife enthusiast and huge lover of the outdoors. 

 Co-Director

 Ruth was awarded an MBE for services to equality, charity and community. She is an EDI trainer, actor, conductor,  singer and drama workshop facilitator.  

Ruth is also founder of Breathing Fire and Black Women Let Loose. You can read more about Ruth's Achievements here 

Co- Director 

Michael Earle is a multi award winning wellbeing consultant, international speaker, mental health practitioner, social worker  and certified Nordic Walking instructor.

Michael is a great advocate of self-care, and his mission is to inspire people to make their wellbeing a non-negotiable priority.

Project  and community engagement Manager

 Melissa manages and coordinates our services and  nature programmes through the Nature Consortia. Melissa is a passionate nature connector through work as a forest school leader and youth work. She is also director of Sunflower Collective CIC.  

Nature Facilitator & Life Coach

Charmaine leads our Sista Trails Nature programme for Global majority women. She excels at empowering individuals to build confidence and achieve personal growth through tailored coaching and interactive workshops and is an author.

www.charm2inspire.com

Nature Facilitator 

Subitha is a health equity activist and community researcher. She teaches classes of Poetry in Nature, Yoga asana; Pranayama breathing; Balance & Stretch; and Nordic Walking.  She was recent awarded an Honorary degree    recognising her continued work, activism, applied research and contribution to the public health & wellbeing of visibly minority ethnic communities.

Hike leader Volunteer 

Marie - Annick leads our hikes within the black community in Bristol. She is a lecturer at University of Bristol and has a keen interest for foraging!

Nature Facilitator & Artist

Rebecca has extensive experience working with people who have autism and additional needs. She has lead our art in nature project with Refugee Women and mindful trails.  

Details coming soon!