Free support for children, young people and their families

"Our vision is one in which children in our community can enjoy life growing up in Bromley.

Bromley Y promotes the wellbeing and mental health of children, young people (0-18yrs) and families by enabling change, fostering resilience and helping them build healthy relationships.

Our service aims to listen, respect, support and offer effective interventions to those in need, at the right time and in the right place.

We commit to working together with schools and other key providers to keep children and their family's needs at the heart of what we do."

Gill Allen, Director

Gill Allen

Director of Bromley Y

since Jan 2018

Prior to taking up this post I worked as a practitioner and leader in Croydon Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

I have worked for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust as a mental health trainer and for the Department of Health to develop Targeted Mental Health in Schools (TaMHS) involving extensive work with schools and health.

In 2009, I completed an MA at the Tavistock: Consultation and the Organisation; Psychoanalytical Approaches.

An occupational Therapist with over 29 years’ experience in child and adolescent mental health, I am interested in developing and sharing practical, evidenced-informed approaches to promote mental health; whilst also working hard to drive collaboration and change.

When not working, I like to play tennis, attend spin classes and head out into the countryside for long walks to appreciate what nature has to offer.