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Ann Marie Davies is a professional actress of television, theatre, and film, best known for her four-year role as Katrina in the Channel 4 soap Brookside.
With a career spanning the entertainment and arts industries, Ann Marie has built a reputation not only as a talented performer, but also as a powerful advocate for mental health and workplace wellbeing.
Alongside her acting career, Ann Marie Davies is a business owner and consultant specialising in workplace wellbeing, supporting organisations to create healthier, more compassionate environments for their staff.
She is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a trained Counsellor, widely recognised as a role model in the mental health field.
Ann Marie’s insight is shaped by a combination of professional experience and personal connection. Her years working closely with the media has given her a deep understanding of the pressures faced by individuals in high performance, high visibility environments.
Her commitment to mental health advocacy is also rooted in lived experienced, shaped by her uncle’s diagnosis of schizophrenia and the impact it had on her family.
Whether speaking to corporate teams, sports organisations, or creative communities, Ann Marie brings authenticity, warmth, and a grounded understanding of how mental ill health affects individuals and those around them. Her talks blend storytelling, practical guidance, and a strong message of hope, empowering audiences to recognise the importance of wellbeing, challenge stigma, and build supportive cultures.
She is available for keynote talks, fireside chats, and Q&A sessions that are flexible to suit any occasion.

– Acting/TV
– Managing Pressure
– How to Reduce Stress
– How to Avoid Burnout
– Mental Health Awareness
– The Pitfalls of Exiting a Business
– Suicide Awareness and Prevention
She also gives talks about her story being an actress, dealing with fame, juggling motherhood, being married to and divorcing a football manager, coping with the media, and effective ways to manage the multitude of life’s challenges. As well as understanding mental health and illness, being a business owner, running a successful business, and covering the highs and lows of running a business.