University of St Andrews

Kate Appleyard

Mental Health Coordinator

Kate joined in 2019 as one of the Mental Health Coordinators within Student Services. She provides support for students living with mental health conditions and those in crisis.

Kate has an MSc in Occupational Therapy and has worked for the NHS and Third Sector before taking up the post at St Andrews. She has a strong interest and diverse experience in mental health vocational rehabilitations. She has experience supporting people back to work who have experienced mental ill-health and supporting organisations to enable and facilitate this. Kate enjoys working in partnerships with students, university staff and local services to assist students to fulfil their potential whilst studying at the University of St Andrews.  

When not at work Kate enjoys adventures abroad and anything outdoorsy from horse riding to hill walking.