Dan Clark MindJam CEO / Founder
BAFTA nominated Mentor of the Year 2022

My years of experience in teaching, music, computers, working with children, coding, graphic design, and also being a parent of two autistic young people, led me to founding MindJam - emotional support, mentorship and guidance through gaming, game design and digital skills. There are so many amazingly talented young people who are lost, struggling and feel they don’t fit in. My goal is to build their self esteem, confidence, and ease their anxieties all whilst honing their skills and abilities to help them reach their incredible potential, in an environment that truly works.

I’ve been a teacher for over 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of children to play instruments, game design and code. I’ve also recorded and released albums and singles, been featured on BBC and Channel 4, played at the London 2012 Olympics, taught the youngest grade 8 rock guitarist in the UK and won awards for songwriting and web design.

The future is becoming increasingly digital and it is a world in which young people feel at home. By harnessing the benefits of digital entertainment and creative platforms, we want to support young people with aspects of life they find difficult, in an environment they feel comfortable.

I am fully DBS checked, have full safeguarding training and have completed an accredited Counselling Children and Adolescents course. I am also very experienced in working with and helping children with Autism, ADHD, PDA, Anxiety, Trauma and other mental health issues.

At MindJam, we source the very best independent mentors who are passionate about gaming and technology and are skilled in connecting with young people. All our mentors are experienced and trained in working with young people with a variety of different backgrounds, including neurodivergent young people, autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and PTSD.