Behavioural
Health Services

Our team

The people behind the work.

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Behavioural Health Services

Kevin FergusonExt. 511

Executive Director

Kevin brings more than 30 years of experience in behavioural health. As Executive Director, he leads BHS's mission to provide quality behavioural health services to underserved communities. Under his leadership, BHS programmes have grown to serve thousands of people each year.

He is known for developing innovative programme models and building strong teams. Before joining BHS, Kevin was a Programme Manager at other mental health non-profits, where he led the growth of community-based programmes. He holds an MSc in Social Work, is a licensed clinical social worker and is active in national mental health professional organisations.

kevinferguson@bhsorg.uk
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Behavioural Health Institute

Emily FergusonExt. 530

Executive Director

Emily has more than 35 years of experience in mental health education. As Executive Director of the Behavioural Health Institute, she leads its work to advance behavioural health education, research and practice, growing its reach nationally and internationally through training, seminars and recognised degree programmes.

Previously, Emily was Director of Education at a national mental health organisation, where she designed and delivered comprehensive education programmes. She holds a PhD in Psychology, is a licensed clinical psychologist and is active in national professional organisations.

emilyferguson@bhsorg.uk
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Joseph AlbertExt. 778

Director of Remote Services Operations

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With experience as an Applied Behaviour Analyst, Behavioural Interventionist and Addictions Therapist, Joseph is ideally placed to lead our remote services. He has a passion for serving marginalised and vulnerable communities and a real gift for building rapport with young people escaping exploitation.

Joseph holds a BSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches and is a licensed Behavioural Therapist. His relationship-management skills make him an effective manager and programme liaison for BHS.

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Tamara AnandExt. 633

Education Coordinator

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Tammy has more than 10 years of experience in behavioural health. As Education Coordinator, she leads BHS's work to bring quality behavioural health education to underserved communities, expanding workshops, training and seminars across the region.

She has a strong record of developing innovative education programmes and building effective teams. Tammy holds an MSc in Educational Psychology and shares her expertise with other non-profits in mental health education.

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Veronica KebedeExt. 820

Teams Coordinator

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Veronica has served as Teams Coordinator for more than 8 years, leading and coordinating BHS's multidisciplinary teams. Under her leadership, our teams have improved their efficiency and the quality of the services they provide.

She holds a BSc in Social Work from the Behavioural Health Institute, is active in behavioural health professional organisations and is known for her dedication to the BHS mission and the communities we serve.

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Julianna BennettExt. 422

CRF Coordinator

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Jules has more than 10 years of experience in community residential facilities. She leads BHS's housing and support services for people released from correctional institutions and members of marginalised communities. Her reentry programme has helped bring a marked reduction in reoffending among residents.

She holds a BSc in Social Work from the Behavioural Health Institute, is a licensed social worker and works with non-profits focused on criminal justice reform and housing advocacy.

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Garret JeffriesExt. 301

Counselling Programme Coordinator

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Garret is a compassionate counselling professional with more than 30 years of experience in behavioural health. He leads BHS's counselling services for underserved communities, and the programme has grown significantly in clients served, with strong feedback on its effectiveness.

Before BHS, Garret was a counselling supervisor at another non-profit, where he led a successful programme for people facing addiction and trauma. He holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology and is committed to evidence-based care and better access to counselling.

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Zendaya DeSilvaExt. 290

Outreach Programme Coordinator

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Zendaya has more than 10 years of experience in street outreach and behavioural health. She leads BHS's support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and the outreach programme has grown under her leadership to reach more people with support tailored to their needs.

She holds a BSc in Social Work from the Behavioural Health Institute, is a licensed social worker and is committed to compassionate, effective support for people experiencing homelessness.

The wider BHS team

Our ever-evolving team of counsellors, therapists, complex care aides and volunteers.

Many are current students or graduates of the Behavioural Health Institute's certificate, diploma and degree programmes, combining online study with extensive in-field practice.

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