Life can fly along, we often look back and ask ourselves, where did last week go? I was going to do so much. This sense of life being something which just happens to you while you’re busy making other plans (Allen Saunders) seems very real for many of us. But it can be different, the mindset we adopt and the dreams we choose to hold on to can all combine to enable us to be the architects of our own life.
Andrew Tomlinson
Co-founder, MindSpark
Who we are?
A family team, we each play to our strengths to bring MindSpark to you.Andrew, has worked in the mental health, alcohol and other drugs and social support arena for over 30 years. Roles have ranged from individual therapist through to director in public mental health and addiction services and not-for-profits. Andrew has worked in lived experience designated and clinical positions in the UK, New Zealand and now in Victoria, Australia. However, throughout these roles a common source of joy is being able to coach, support, and walk alongside people as they grow, whether as a client or team member. Seeing people build on their strengths and rise to their potential is an ongoing driver for Andrew.Isaac, has worked in the IT world for a number of years, he has undertaken study and has taught himself many of his skills. Having his own experience of mental health challenges and the mental health system Isaac is keen to utilise his expertise in a way which works towards both individual mental wellness for people and mental health system improvements. Isaac applies his talents to creating systems and presenting the services MindSpark offers in an accessible format.
Our Mission
Through a solution focused, reflective, knowledge-based approach we aim to give people the opportunity for personal growth. A chance to explore inner strengths and make life choices that embrace who you are and who you can become.
Our Values
We hope our values resonate with you;- Compassion, leading to proactive action for the good of another.
- Humility, to listen, learn, share and grow.
- Equality, without exception.
- Integrity, we will do what we say, and live what we teach.
- Positive potential, in each person.
We know that we, as people, have changed and grown over the years, through some tough stuff, and we know that all of us are still learning, growing and exploring ourselves and our lives, a work in progress. Sometimes it’s wild and exciting, sometimes calm and peaceful, and sometimes a real struggle and a challenge.
Isaac Tomlinson
Co-founder, MindSpark