Karine Powell

Karine Powell is an experienced professional in the fields of counselling, mental health, and social support, currently serving as the Head of AJEDI (Anti-Racism, Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) on a maternity cover basis at YoungMinds since October 2018. Karine has held various roles at YoungMinds, including Helpline Services Manager and Parents Helpline Team Leader. Additionally, Karine is an Honorary Counsellor & Psychotherapist at both the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Mind. Previous positions include Victim Contact Officer at Victim Support and Support Care Worker at Islington Council. Karine's educational background includes a Master of Science in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Nottingham.