Stevie Ward is an ex-professional rugby league player and former captain of the Leeds Rhinos, before recently choosing to step away from the game due to concussion.

Stevie’s career demonstrates not only the highest of highs in sport, being a two time Grand Final and a challenge cup winner, but also the devastating adversities that come with them; 10 operations and three major concussions all before the age of 27.

Stevie launched Mantality in 2016 after experiencing depression and anxiety amongst the highs and lows of rugby league. He felt that mental health wasn’t spoken about enough amongst men and in the sporting arena so his mission was to shine a light on the darkness that men can go through. Stevie also provides a proactive approach that helps men to remove unnecessary suffering and live a resilient life with purpose and meaning.

Dom Smith co-founded Mantality alongside Stevie in 2016 and is the Creative Director. He is a trained audio engineer, content creator and video producer. Dom coordinates the creative & technical direction of the content production process.

Dom Smith co-founded Mantality alongside Stevie in 2016 and is the Creative Director. He is a trained audio engineer, content creator and video producer. Dom coordinates the creative & technical direction of the content production process.

I’m an integrative psychotherapist with experience of working with a wide variety of people facing uniquely different and difficult challenges. I have just completed my MA thesis into vulnerability in Rugby League, looking at how striving for authenticity in the toughest of sports can present all of us with a therapeutic template for happier, wholehearted living.

Hello, My name is Lee Jewitt.
I’m a former professional rugby league player of 17 years. During my sporting career I was supporting players who were facing difficulties in their personal and sporting life.

I am now a integrative counsellor with experience of supporting individuals with psychological trauma and mental health difficulties.

I take a person centred integrative approach when supporting clients. Creating a safe and non-judgemental space. My core values are: Compassion, Empathy and competence to help each person move towards a more purposeful and happier life.