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Annabelle Meddings

Position: Safeguarding Trustee

Year joined: 2026

Specialities and areas of interest:

Annabelle is a Systemic Family Psychotherapist with over nine years of experience supporting children, young people, and families across mental health, social care and education settings, as a primary school teacher. She currently works in the NHS, where she supports families through systemic and relational approaches. She is passionate about early intervention, equity and ensuring that children and families receive compassionate, holistic, evidence-based support.

What do you enjoy outside of work?  

Having grown up in Kenya, I have a love for the outdoors and nature. I also have a passion for food and cooking as well as spending time with my family and friends.