Revolutionising Children’s Mental Health – Inspiring a Global Shift from Reactive Response to Proactive Prevention
Revolutionising Children’s Mental Health – Inspiring a Global Shift from Reactive Response to Proactive Prevention
As a leading speaker, independent child consultant, author, therapist, and transformation coach, Tana Macpherson-Smith is reshaping the mental health conversation – moving from crisis response to prevention-focused solutions. Her work empowers children, parents, and educators around the world to build emotionally healthier futures.
The Monkey–Mind
The Monkey–Mind
Speaker
Speaker
Big Conversations.
Bold Compassion.
I’m Tana Macpherson-Smith – known to many as The Monkey-Mind Speaker.
My journey through childhood trauma, a catastrophic breakdown, and cancer taught me one undeniable truth: real healing begins when we stop hiding our pain.
Today, I help others navigate their own stories with clarity, courage, and emotional freedom – whether I’m working with my young clients, with parents and teachers, on stage, leading school workshops, or supporting leaders across education and organisations.
At the heart of everything I do is one unshakable belief:
Mental health must be met with humanity – not shame.
That’s where the boldest conversations – and the deepest transformations – begin.
“There is something about Tana’s vulnerability and strength, her authenticity and empathy that’s shouts loud to everyone in the room. She is one of those speakers to whom we can instantly connect, find some familiarity of experience. I am blown away every time I hear her speak.”
“There is something about Tana’s vulnerability and strength, her authenticity and empathy that’s shouts loud to everyone in the room. She is one of those speakers to whom we can instantly connect, find some familiarity of experience. I am blown away every time I hear her speak.”
Ali Bagley
Director Kindridge Bid Solutions
The Sue Atkins Book Club
Tana joins Sue Atkins to discuss her journey and the mission behind ClearMinds Education.
Interview with Peter Rushmer
Tana shares her story and insights in a conversation with Peter Rushmer.
Wellbeing Media TV: There’s A Monkey On Your Shoulder
This week we speak with author of “There’s a Monkey on Your Shoulder” Tana Macpherson – Smith…
A brilliant, unpatronizing book for trouble teens and all who love and work with them. This book could change lives.
A brilliant, unpatronizing book for trouble teens and all who love and work with them. This book could change lives.
Dr Valerie Sinason
President, Institute of Psychotherapy and Disability
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