Mental Health Advocate & Licensed Therapist

Hey! I'm
Gareth Evans

Co-founder of GEM

“From frontline soldier to mental health advocate — helping supporters who carry the weight in silence”

I've served over 20 years in the British Army, after returning from multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan as a tank commander and sniper. I retrained as a specialist welfare worker, devoting my life to help others.

When I left the Army, I leaned on my experiences on the front line and in the office. To add another string to my bow I qualified as a Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT hypnotherapist), obtained my licence to practice, then set up my online business.

Now I dedicate my work to supporting those who support others through mental health challenges — because the 'anchor' deserves support too.

Global Recognition

Author

Mental Health Journal

Multiple

Veterans Awards

Founder

Remaster Your Mind

Veteran

20+ Years

Licensed

Therapist

The GEM Support App

GEM is a comprehensive platform for members on their mental health journey, supporters caring for loved ones, and therapists building stronger connections with clients. We believe your data is yours alone. That's why GEM protects everything with end-to-end encryption. Only you decide who sees what—whether that's keeping it completely private or sharing selectively with people you trust.

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Key Features We're Building

Monitoring & Tracking

•Mood tracking with trends
•Symptom and behavior logging
•Crisis indicator alerts

Educational Resources

•Article library
•Role-playing scenarios
•Audio guidance tutorials
•Local resource directory

Community & Stories

•"Your Stories" section with anonymised experiences
•Learn from others' journeys
•Feel less alone in your support role

Self-Care & Support

•Caregiver burnout assessment
•Support group finder
•Boundary-setting worksheets
•Tips and techniques

Planning & Organisation

•Customisable checklists
•Calendar integration
•Goal-setting tools
•Resource sharing capability

Data Export & Sharing

•PDF export functionality
•Customisable date ranges
•Professional report generation
•Printable PDF worksheets

How GEM helps

GEM helps you monitor changes and spot early warning signs before situations escalate. With secure, encrypted journaling and selective sharing, members can safely share their journey with trusted supporters and therapists. When challenging moments arise, you'll have instant access to evidence-based templates, proven strategies, and expert resources. Stories from others show you're not alone, while customizable templates keep everyone organised. Everything stays protected with end-to-end encryption, and you control exactly who sees what. Most importantly, GEM lightens the load while ensuring supporters don't neglect their own wellbeing.

What's Next?

GEM is currently in private beta development. We're gathering valuable feedback to ensure the platform meets the real needs of members, supporters, and therapists. User feedback is directly shaping the features we're building—from intelligent journaling and end-to-end encryption to the learning library, therapist directory, and events calendar. Every feature evolves based on what our community tells us they need. Stay tuned for updates on our progress and opportunities to join the beta as we bring this comprehensive mental health support platform to life.

My Story

Recognizing the Hidden Struggle

Through my work, I've witnessed the silent burden carried by those who support others with mental health challenges. Partners, family members, friends—they're often the unsung heroes fighting battles no one sees.

The Weight of Caring

These supporters experience their own trauma, stress, and emotional exhaustion. They sacrifice their own well-being to be the anchor for someone they love, often without recognition or support for themselves.

Breaking the Silence

My mission is to shine a light on these hidden struggles. To give voice to those who feel they must remain strong and silent. To validate their experiences and let them know they're not alone in this journey.

Creating Understanding

Through collecting and sharing these stories, I aim to create greater awareness and understanding of what it means to support someone through mental health challenges. Knowledge breeds empathy and action.

Building a Support Network

No one should have to navigate this alone. I'm working to build a community where supporters can connect, share experiences, and find strength in knowing others understand their unique challenges.

Developing Practical Tools

Real stories will inform practical resources and strategies. The Support Pack will be grounded in actual experiences, providing tools that work because they're born from real situations and genuine need.

Advocating for Change

I believe supporters deserve recognition, resources, and respect. My mission includes advocating for better support systems, policies, and understanding at all levels of society.

Preventing Burnout

By providing early intervention resources and support, I aim to prevent the burnout and breakdown that too many supporters experience. Prevention is better than cure, and supporters deserve proactive care.

Creating Lasting Impact

This isn't just about immediate help—it's about creating lasting change. Building a foundation where future supporters will have resources, understanding, and community from the start of their journey.

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Your experience matters and can help shape The Support Pack for others.

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Hey! I'm Gareth Evans