If anyone knows and understands the pain of uncontrolled anger, it is Kenneth Nathan. The youngest son of a migrant family from India, Ken experienced a traumatic childhood, complete with destructive behaviours and uncontrollable aggression. With the help of education and mentors, Ken was able to transform his negative behaviours into positive, healthy patterns of expression. Today he uses his experience, knowledge, and passion to help young people overcome similar struggles.
Ken was recently awarded the ACAMH 2025 David Cottrell “Education of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Professionals” Award. The Association for Child and Mental Health is a UK based charity that aims to raise standards in the understanding and management of child mental health issues. Their membership comprises a diverse group of clinicians, practitioners and world-leading child mental health researchers, working across an array of child and adolescent mental health domains.
The award recognises Ken’s vast work in this field, and the significant impact he has had on the education or training of child and adolescent mental health professionals.
Ken is a dynamic keynote speaker who has an amazingly positive influence over young people at his conferences and workshops. He is a man who believes that every person can change their ways with self-awareness and motivation. And this he empowers young people to do! Ken engages young people, his message and humor captivating their attention.
Ken has worked for many government and non-government agencies, gaining substantial experience working with families and children at risk.
Ken, a professional trainer, holds qualifications and degrees in Theology, History, Family Dispute Resolution, and Counselling. A life-long learner, he has also studied social work and forensic mental health.
