Mike Winstanley

Mike Winstanley has extensive experience in wildlife and environmental management, currently serving as Regional Manager S&W at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust since January 2021. Previously, Mike held roles as Head of River Restoration at Severn Rivers Trust and Head of Living Landscapes at Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Limited. With a background in mental health and counselling, Mike worked as Health & Skills Project Manager and Senior Project Officer at Lancashire Wildlife Trust, focusing on ecotherapy projects. Mike's earlier roles include Volunteer Counsellor positions and various support worker roles, emphasizing emotional support for carers. Educational qualifications include a First Class BA (Hons) in Counselling with Brief Interventions and a background in Psychology and Conservation Biology.