About Us

Hi, I’m Lucy — and like many others, I’ve experienced the ups and downs of mental health and neurodiversity throughout my life. I was late diagnosed with ADHD and Autism (as so many women are!), which finally helped everything click into place. For me, it was the missing piece of the puzzle.

I am also diagnosed with complex PTSD and reoccurring depression, as well as a number of chronic physical issues, including M.E, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic migraines - which can make life and work challenging.

Professionally, I’m a qualified Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting people through some of life’s toughest challenges. My career has taken me from frontline work in Crisis and Home Treatment Teams, to running an intensive eating disorder day service and supporting individuals in 24-hour supported accommodation.

In 2024, after a significant deterioration in my own mental health, I experienced yet another inpatient admission. It was one of the hardest chapters of my life — and many will know the complexities of treatment on a psyschiatric ward. But during that time, I was blessed to meet Emily and sometimes support from peers who truly understand you can be a massive turning point in bridging hope and recovery.

I’ve always been driven by a deep passion to support others — and now, I’m channelling everything I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, into developing resources that encourage self-discovery, support self-management and guide others on their journey through recovery and relapse prevention.

Contact: lucy@peersunited.co.uk

Hi, I'm Emily. I am diagnosed with EUPD, pseudo psychosis, anxiety, depression and autism. I also have suspected yet undiagnosed ADHD.

I started Peers United after spending over 13 months in a psychiatric hospital. I have experienced many difficulties and traumatic things in my life but, those 13 months were the longest, most difficult months I've ever experienced. 

I was on a section for most of that time, I was put on a 1:1, 2:1 and 5 minute observations. I became completely lost, hopeless and couldn't see a way out. There was a time when things felt like they would never get better and it felt like I would never get out of hospital. There were many things that happened during that time that affected me deeply, that I still think about to this day. I came out of hospital lost, confused and angry.

However, during that time I was also fortunate enough to meet some incredible nurses, support workers and friends, I was also diagnosed with autism during that admission which helped me understand so much about myself and all of my difficulties.

I created Peers United because I want to help people, to prevent people from ending up in the situation I was in and to help people navigate the darkest periods of their life. I also want to set an example - I will always be open and honest about my difficulties, my experiences and my trauma -  even when it hurts. I want everyone to know that they're not alone, that they are loved and valued and that they deserve to be happy.

We design all of our products ourselves, from start to finish. All of our products come from a place of love, care and understanding and are all things that have helped us throughout our lives. 

I was incredibly lucky to meet Lucy in hospital and our joint passion for helping others is the foundation of our friendship, making us more sisters than friends.

Contact: emily@peersunited.co.uk