About Kavita

Kavita Trevena is a multi-award-winning mental health advocate, social entrepreneur, and the founder of The Unlikely Mummy, a nonprofit dedicated to mental well-being, inclusivity, and support for communities often overlooked in mainstream services. With lived experience in mental health, she has built an organisation that challenges stigma, provides direct support, and drives systemic change, particularly in perinatal mental health and social anxiety.

The Unlikely Mummy: A movement for mental well-being

What began as a blog exposing the realities of motherhood has grown into The Unlikely Mummy, a recognised force in mental health advocacy and community support. Under Kavita’s leadership, the organisation delivers:

• Mental health support services – Providing peer-to-peer mentoring, counselling, and group sessions for parents and individuals facing social and cultural barriers to mental health care.

• Walk and talk therapy – Integrating mental well-being with physical movement as a qualified walk leader, creating accessible spaces for open conversations.

• Workshops and training – Delivering expert-led sessions on perinatal mental health, social anxiety, and breaking cultural stigmas surrounding mental health.

• Corporate and community partnerships – Collaborating with businesses and institutions to implement effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies, ensuring mental health support is embedded in policies and practices.

Through strategic funding, investment, and partnerships, The Unlikely Mummy has expanded its reach, strengthening community support networks and challenging outdated perceptions of mental health.

A recognised leader in mental health and inclusion

Kavita’s work has been recognised with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honor for community impact. She is an influential voice in media, podcasts, and public speaking, using her expertise to address:

• Mental health advocacy in underrepresented communities

• Challenging stigma in perinatal mental health

• The intersection of culture and mental well-being

• The power of lived experience in shaping mental health services

Her leadership has influenced policy discussions, corporate strategies, and grassroots initiatives, ensuring mental health is recognised as a critical and accessible right for all.

Social investment and sustainable impact

Beyond direct support, Kavita drives social investment, securing funding to ensure The Unlikely Mummy remains sustainable and continues to grow. By prioritising community-led initiatives and long-term partnerships, she is shaping a future where mental health services are not just reactive but proactive, inclusive, and deeply embedded in the communities they serve.

A relentless commitment to change

Kavita Trevena’s work is rooted in action, advocacy, and a refusal to let people fall through the cracks. Through The Unlikely Mummy, she continues to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and create spaces where mental health support is not a privilege, but a right.

 

“No one should have to struggle alone. Mental health support must be accessible, practical, and without stigma. My mission is to make that a reality.” – Kavita Trevena