Who is DAVE kneeshaw?

Dave Kneeshaw is the founder of Betterminds and an active practitioner with over 25 years of experience in therapeutic work and training. He has delivered transformative programs across diverse sectors including police services, prisons, mental health teams, schools, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations throughout the UK.

Dave works with people across the full spectrum of human experience—from those in acute crisis to high-performing professionals including footballers, politicians, and tech entrepreneurs. His unique approach combines humor, logic, and precise assessment to create practical pathways to change.

Frustrated by training that delivers theory without tools, Dave created Betterminds to provide real-world strategies that actually work. As both trainer and active practitioner, he ensures every course offers current, tested methods backed by genuine frontline experience.

Dave's mission: Changing lives by sharing practical knowledge and proven techniques that improve outcomes for individuals and the professionals who support them.