Simon Drake, a qualified Gestalt Counsellor is a huge supporter and advocate for mental health awareness for all those out there suffering in silence. Simon’s poetic journey started in January 2022, since then he has had works published in numerous anthologies along with his own collection ‘Triggers, A Student Counsellor’s Poetic Journey’ (published by Robin Barratt). A rising star on the spoken word scene in London, headlining and hosting at prestigious venues, Simon has had radio show and podcast interviews both in the UK and the USA, on the back of his unique and unmistakably powerful poetry.