I’m Gary Lindsay, founder of Get Back Up CIC, programme developer and facilitator.
My work combines lived experience, professional learning and practical programme development to help people build greater self-awareness, confidence, resilience and healthier ways of moving forward.
Meet Gary
For many years, I struggled with addiction, poor mental health, low self-worth and unhealthy patterns that affected both my own life and the people closest to me.
Recovery did not happen overnight. Through support, education, personal development and a willingness to look honestly at my own behaviour, I began rebuilding my life.
As I learned more about emotions, trauma, relationships, self-awareness and recovery, something changed. I became increasingly interested in helping other people access the kind of understanding and practical tools that had helped me.
That journey eventually led to the creation of Get Back Up CIC.
From Lived Experience to Purpose
Lived experience remains an important part of how I connect with people, but the work of Get Back Up has grown far beyond simply sharing my story.
I have continued to undertake professional development, build structured programme materials and gain practical experience facilitating groups in community and educational settings.
Today, I develop programmes designed to turn difficult subjects into practical, accessible conversations that people can understand and use in everyday life.
Training & Professional Development
Abuse, Trauma & Facilitation
62 CPD Hours
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Abuse Awareness, 26 CPD hours
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Recover: Abuse and Trauma Recovery, 24 CPD hours
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The Dynamics of Abuse Facilitator Training, 12 CPD hours
Additional Training
Certificate in Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5
West College Scotland
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
Eversley Training
Programme Development & Facilitation
I created and facilitate Start Living Now, Get Back Up’s six-session personal development and wellbeing programme. It has been delivered across multiple programme blocks with Men Matter Scotland.
I have also developed Youth Empowerment, focused on emotional awareness, relationships, boundaries, pressure and resilience, and Mind At Work, a human-centred workplace programme exploring wellbeing, capacity, burnout, behaviour and workplace culture.
I also facilitate awareness work around abuse, trauma and relationships through my training in the Dynamics of Abuse.
Start Living Now
Creator & Facilitator
Youth Empowerment
Programme Developer
Mind At Work
Programme Developer
Delivery Experience
I have delivered or supported programme sessions with community and third-sector organisations including:
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Men Matter Scotland
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Values Into Action Scotland / HIM
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Simon Community
I have also delivered online awareness sessions for participants with different learning, communication and support needs.
My delivery experience includes adapting programme language, materials and facilitation style around different learning, communication and support needs.
Why I Created Get Back Up
Get Back Up was created from a simple belief:
People can change.
Not overnight and not perfectly. But with honesty, support, accountability and the right environment, people can begin rebuilding.
I know what it feels like to lose direction. I also know what it takes to begin finding it again. Get Back Up exists to help more people take that next step.
Away from Get Back Up, I’m a dad, a chef and someone who remains committed to learning and developing.
I don't present myself as someone who has everything figured out. My approach is based on continuing to learn, taking responsibility for my own life and sharing the tools that have genuinely helped me and others move forward.