Team Happiful
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We’re here to challenge the stigma around mental health and help everyone find information, encouragement and support, whatever their situation.
Based in Surrey, our team is working towards a healthier, happier and more sustainable society. Through informative, inspiring and topical stories about mental health and wellbeing, we help people understand their options and explore ways to support themselves and those around them.
Leadership
Claire Vince
Chief Operations Officer
Joined in 2008
Amy-Jean Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Joined in 2017
Editorial
Rebecca Thair
Editor-in-Chief
Joined in 2017
One of my favourite quotes is by Oscar Wilde, “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
Kathryn Wheeler
Acting Editor
Joined in 2017
My favourite drink is a nice hot mug of peppermint tea.
Lauren Bromley-Bird
Editorial Assistant
Joined in 2022
My guilty pleasure will always be Friends.
Fiona Fletcher Reid
Features Editor
Joined in 2024
Keith Howitt
Sub-Editor
Keith Howitt is sub-editor and contributing writer to Happiful.
Rav Sekhon
Expert Advisor
Rav is a counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years' experience.
Design
Charlotte Noel
Design and Commerce Manager
Joined in 2018
My favourite TV Show is The Office (US version, of course).
Rosan Magar
Senior Motion Designer and Illustrator
Joined in 2018
My favourite TV show? Has to be Schitt’s Creek!
Lauren Ridgeway
Graphic Designer
Joined in 2025
Content & PR
Ellen Lees
Head of Content
Joined in 2015
The Throne of Glass series – a popular author right now, but I couldn't stop thinking about the world and the characters.
Alice Baker
PR Manager
Joined in 2019
My favourite food will always be chocolate cake!
Becky Banham
Member Communications and Engagement Lead
Joined in 2016
My favourite film is The Sound of Music.
Katherine Nicholls
Brand and Integrity Manager
Joined in 2013
My favourite film is Into The Wild.
Bonnie Gifford
Content Writer and Editor
Joined in 2017
My favourite author is Kōtarō Isaka.
Lauren Henwood
Social Media Coordinator
Joined in 2025
My favourite film is Forest Gump – a classic, I can watch it time and time again.
Isobel Owen
Content Editor
Joined in 2025
My favourite book (and film) series is The Lord of the Rings!
Our Founders
Paul Maunders
Director & Co-Founder
Aimi Maunders
Director & Co-Founder
Emma Hursey
Director & Co-Founder
The Happiful family
Our story began in 2005 with Counselling Directory and a simple aim: to make finding professional support easier. Since then, we’ve grown into a family of wellbeing platforms, bringing together trusted information, professional support and a community that cares.
Today, the Happiful family includes Counselling Directory, Hypnotherapy Directory, Life Coach Directory, Nutritionist Resource and Therapy Directory, alongside Happiful magazine. Together, we help people understand their options and choose support that feels right for them.
We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to people and the planet. As we continue to grow, our purpose remains personal: to help everyone feel more confident taking the next step towards better wellbeing.
Want to find out more?
If you have any enquiries and would like to get in touch with us, please drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on +44(0)3333 252 506.
