Meet the Team at Inspired Advocacy Services

David, originally from Kent, now proudly calls Preston, Lancashire home, where he continues his professional journey and community involvement.

With over 35 years’ experience as a qualified professional, including more than 22 years in Senior Management and as a General Advocate, he has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His journey has taken him across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enabling him to develop a broad, culturally aware perspective in his work.

Throughout this time, he has not only developed strong professional expertise but has also drawn upon a rich and diverse range of lived experiences, including first-hand experience of Bipolar Disorder and supporting his son with Autism and ADHD—shaping both his perspective and deepening his sense of purpose.

At the heart of everything he does is a genuine connection with people. He understands that no two journeys are the same and approaches every individual with empathy, respect, and without judgement.

For him, this work is about far more than delivering advocacy services—it is about truly listening, understanding each person’s story, and standing beside them when it matters most, particularly during complaints support and escalation processes.

Throughout his career, he has built his approach on trust, compassion, and reliability. He strives to make complex or overwhelming situations feel clearer and more manageable, ensuring that those he supports feel safe, heard, and valued.

While he is proactive, organised, and dependable, what drives him most is making a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives.

He is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice, regain confidence, and move forward with strength and clarity.

Whether someone is seeking guidance, support, or simply someone to stand in their corner, his aim is always to provide a space where they feel understood, respected, and never alone.

Driven by these values, David decided to form Inspire Advocacy Services Limited, using both his many years of extensive professional experience and his wealth of lived experience to offer a highly personal, friendly, caring, and empathetic all-inclusive service, available to both individuals and organisations.

He is currently studying for his Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance, Community Organisation and Advocacy and is also a School Parent Governor for a Special Needs High School.

Dr. Monique A. Lynch-Jonah is an award-winning Mental Health & Social Advocacy Expert, Humanitarian Diplomat, Project Manager, Author and Educator who has over 10 years of combined experience in the areas of mental health, research, curriculum development, social advocacy and project development, management and consultancy. 

She loves helping people grow and live their best lives. She is passionate about purposeful living and enjoys traveling, music, nature, and spending time with children. When she’s not writing, she works to support mental health and education not only in the UK, but in the Caribbean and African regions too.

She holds a PhD in Mental Health & Social Advocacy; DSc in Mental Health & Diplomacy; MSc in Counselling & Social Work; MBA Masters in Management and Team Management and a BSc in Economics and Statistics.

Yukta is a business professional and cybersecurity specialist with experience across incident response, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), AI security, and digital risk management within both healthcare and enterprise environments. She has worked within NHS cardiology services, specialising in the secure implementation of AI‑assisted clinical documentation systems. 

Her work focused on safeguarding sensitive patient data, ensuring alignment with UK GDPR and NHS governance standards, and identifying digital risks associated with emerging AI technologies in clinical settings.

She previously worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Zebra Technologies, where she gained hands‑on experience in threat detection, vulnerability management, endpoint security, audit preparation, and GDPR compliance. 

Alongside her professional roles, she supports victims of cyber incidents through The Cyber Helpline, assisting with phishing, malware, account compromise, and cyberstalking cases with a calm, structured, and victim‑focused approach.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security and certified in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditing, CompTIA Security+, CREST, TCM GRC Analysis, and Expert Witness Technical Report Writing, Yukta brings a strong blend of technical depth and governance awareness. She is currently pursuing CEH to further strengthen her offensive security capabilities.

Yukta combines analytical thinking with a governance‑driven mindset, enabling organisations to enhance cyber resilience, manage digital risk, and securely adopt emerging technologies.

Khadra is a BACP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Advocate with experience supporting children, young people, and adults across a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. She has worked with individuals from a variety of communities and backgrounds, bringing a culturally aware, inclusive, and person-centred approach to her practice.

Her work focuses on creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. Alongside her therapeutic work, Khadra is passionate about advocacy, emotional wellbeing, and early intervention, supporting vulnerable individuals within residential and community settings.

Khadra also brings strong leadership qualities, with a passion for developing wellbeing initiatives, promoting positive mental health awareness, and supporting meaningful change within services and communities. Her approach is underpinned by empathy, professionalism, and authenticity, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships and empowering individuals to navigate challenges with confidence and dignity.

Regina is a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Transformational Life Coach with over 30 years’ experience across a range of helping professions, primarily within the Civil Service. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a diverse skill set to her work, underpinned by a compassionate and client-centred approach.

Her practice is trauma-informed, drawing on an integrative blend of traditional therapeutic models alongside spiritual and quantum psychology principles. By exploring the many facets of the human experience—particularly unconscious processes—Regina supports clients in developing deeper self-awareness and insight.

Regina provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where individuals can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Her sessions are tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a focus on healing past trauma, resolving emotional wounds and internal conflicts, and empowering meaningful change by addressing limiting beliefs.

Adebusola is an Independent Social Worker Advocate with a strong background in statutory social work, supporting children, young people, and families with a wide range of complex needs. She brings extensive experience in child protection, child in need services, and working with vulnerable groups, ensuring that individuals are not only heard and understood, but actively involved in decisions that affect their lives.

Her approach is person-centred and rights-based, underpinned by empathy, integrity, and professionalism. She is committed to promoting fairness, constructively challenging poor practice where necessary, and supporting individuals to navigate complex systems with clarity and confidence. She strives to create a safe, supportive environment where people feel empowered to express their views and have their voices meaningfully represented.

She holds a BA in Social Work and is currently undertaking an MA in Public Health, further strengthening her knowledge and commitment to improving outcomes for individuals and communities.

Vilija is a Financial Crime Officer with over 10 years of experience across compliance, investigations, and customer-focused roles within regulated environments. She previously worked at Revolut, where she specialised in fraud prevention, account takeover investigations, and AML risk, bringing a strong, risk-based approach to decision-making.

Holding a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and with a strong ethical background in retail customer service management, Vilija combines sharp analytical thinking with a calm, supportive approach when working with clients.

Lianne is a dedicated and highly capable legal professional who brings both strong academic knowledge and valuable hands-on experience to her role as an Associate Paralegal Advocate at Inspired Advocacy Services. Holding an LLB (Hons) law degree, she combines her legal expertise with a genuine passion for supporting people through what can often be complex and challenging situations.

During her studies, Lianne was actively involved in The University of Lancashire’s Law Clinic, where she provided practical legal support across a wide range of matters. She also worked as a McKenzie Friend, offering guidance and reassurance to parents navigating the family law system during what are often very sensitive and emotional times.

Lianne is open about living with ADHD, which plays a positive role in her ability to think creatively, remain resilient under pressure, and approach problem-solving in a dynamic way. Her friendly, down-to-earth nature helps her build strong, trusting relationships with clients, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed or unsure about engaging with legal processes.

Following her graduation, Lianne further developed her experience with Shelter, supporting individuals facing complex housing and welfare challenges. Her work included assisting with benefit applications, mandatory reconsiderations, housing disputes, and homelessness cases. She also has extensive experience in supporting clients with Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications.

Lianne is known for her clear communication, attention to detail, and calm, empathetic approach. She takes pride in providing straightforward, practical guidance while ensuring each client feels heard, supported, and empowered. Where needed, she also connects clients with additional services, reflecting her holistic and solution-focused approach.

Claire brings a powerful combination of lived experience and professional expertise to her work, helping organisations develop more inclusive, effective and compassionate practices. 

As a physically disabled and neurodivergent academic, and a parent to a son with autism and social anxiety, she offers a deeply informed perspective on how policies, cultures and systems are experienced in real life.

With over 25 years’ experience across the public sector and higher education, Claire currently serves as a Principal Lecturer at the University of Lancashire. She is also a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and an active member of the Senior Leaders Network within the Disabled Leaders Network. 

Her professional background spans HR, coaching, mentoring and organisational development, enabling her to support individuals and organisations in meaningful and practical ways.

Claire is currently completing a Doctorate in Education, focusing on the lived experiences of disabled postgraduate research students. Her research and wider national contributions are driven by a commitment to raising awareness and shaping more inclusive, humane environments where everyone can thrive.

Claire Pressdee is a highly accomplished Education Leader and SEND Consultant with over 25 years of experience driving inclusive education across mainstream schools, academies, alternative provision settings, early years, and local authorities throughout Greater Manchester and the Northwest.

Her extensive career spans classroom teaching, senior school leadership, SENDCO roles, and high-level strategic consultancy, supporting learners from early childhood through to adulthood.

Passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Claire provides independent strategic support to schools, academy trusts, and local authorities. In her consultancy practice, she specialises in conducting comprehensive SEND audits, designing actionable school improvement plans, project-managing educational programmes, and delivering bespoke training. Known for her practical, solutions-focused approach, Claire works collaboratively alongside headteachers, senior leadership teams, to build sustainable systems, strengthen staff confidence, and embed High-Quality Adaptive Teaching.

In addition to her frontline school improvement work, Claire brings exceptional statutory insight to her clients. As a member of Manchester’s and Oldham’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Panel where she critically evaluates statutory assessment requests and professional advice to support robust, evidence-based decision-making. This role, coupled with advanced SEND Law training through IPSEA, gives her an exceptionally detailed, compliant understanding of the entire EHCP framework and relevant national legislation.

Dedicated to the highest standards of professional practice, Claire holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) from Manchester Metropolitan University. Furthermore, she completed postgraduate specialist training in Dyslexia at Edge Hill University, qualifying her as a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor.

Alongside consultancy, Claire is an active Associate with NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs), frequently sharing sector insights, articles, and blogs for NASEN Connect. She is widely recognized across the region for her collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to helping educational settings create inclusive environments where every young person can thrive.