Who we are
As a not-for-profit organisation, our mission is to make wellbeing support, learning opportunities and personal development more accessible to individuals, families, professionals and communities. We are committed to creating inclusive opportunities for growth through training, workshops, professional development and specialist support that are practical, compassionate and community-focused.
Sarah O’Prey UKBA(cert), BCBA
Sarah is an ACT-informed practitioner, Behaviour Analyst, trainer and facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting individuals, families, professionals and communities to navigate emotional, behavioural and wellbeing-related challenges.
Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behaviour Analysis, neurodiversity-affirming practice and experiential learning, she helps people develop practical skills, deeper self-awareness and greater confidence in responding to life's challenges. Whether working with individuals, parents, community groups or professionals, Sarah is passionate about creating learning experiences that are compassionate, evidence-informed and meaningful.
Alongside specialist support and consultation, Sarah delivers training, workshops and professional development opportunities across a range of settings. Her areas of interest include wellbeing, resilience, neurodivergence, parenting, ACT, emotional wellbeing and community connection.
Increasingly, Sarah incorporates creative and reflective approaches into her work, recognising creativity as a powerful vehicle for exploration, self-expression and personal growth. As a practising artist, she is particularly interested in the ways creative processes can support reflection, curiosity and wellbeing. Her approach emphasises exploration and lived experience rather than artistic ability, creating accessible opportunities for people to connect with themselves, others and what matters most to them.
As both a practitioner and parent, Sarah brings together professional expertise and real-world experience to support individuals, families, professionals and organisations in creating meaningful and sustainable change.
Valerie Sullivan
Valerie Sullivan brings a wealth of experience from both the commercial and voluntary sectors, where she has designed and delivered training and development programmes focused on mental wellbeing, personal growth, and team performance. Her background includes leadership roles supporting individuals and organisations to recognise their strengths and achieve meaningful, values-driven goals.
Over the past decade, she has specialised in developing and facilitating psycho-social self-management programmes aimed at building personal resilience and deepening understanding of relational dynamics—helping individuals to improve their wellbeing both at work and in everyday life.
Valerie is also a mum to a neurodivergent young adult, and this lived experience adds a powerful layer of insight to her work. She brings empathy, understanding, and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and strengths that come with supporting a young person who sees and experiences the world differently. This personal journey informs her passion for making support more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for families and communities.
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You can also email us at sarah@calmtideswellbeing.com
