About
From the founder
Why UMO exists
I founded UMO as a mental health and autism service provider with a difference. I discovered there were no organisations that prioritised safeguarding and a joined-up approach for students. Furthermore, I wanted to ensure staff were well-supported in their roles.
We started out working with London universities. Due to our high quality provision, we were in demand and grew quickly. To reach as many students as possible, we expanded nationally. Through regular research, we uniquely provided an evidence base for Specialist Mentoring, resulting in the publication of our White Paper.
As we grew, UMO received requests to provide similar support to workplaces. Word spread fast, and we became a leading provider in supervision to university staff. From there, we expanded beyond the university sector, to charities, statutory agencies and corporates.
Although much has changed, our principles and ethos have remained – to provide highly effective, personalised, practical and psychological support through mentoring and coaching for mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing.
We really do champion the right for everyone to work and study to the best of their abilities and to achieve their goals.
Dr Anna Matthews
Founder and CEO
Meet the management team
The people who lead UMO’s services, from clinical practice and study skills to operations and technology.
Dr Anna Matthews
Founder and CEO
Tricia Collins
Equality, Diversity and Culture Lead
Tom Goirand
IT Director
Tom Hagley
Communications Director
How UMO works
Standards, and who holds them
UMO is an organisation with a long track record of providing mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing support to over 100 universities, charities and companies.
Our expert team of mental health professionals is on hand to provide safe, secure and bespoke services. Our staff undergo a rigorous selection process before joining UMO and attend regular support to ensure best practice and high standards. Practices, protocols and standards are regularly monitored and reviewed to ensure that the highest level of quality control and professionalism are maintained.
Talk to UMO
Whether you are a university, a college, an employer or a student, UMO can discuss specialist mentoring, study skills support, counselling and workplace services across the UK.