Meet the Team
Our team of multi-national, accredited multi–agency professionals offer therapy, training and counselling
Between us we are trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Specialist Counselling and Nutrition.
Annissa Mailoudi
Administration Assitant
- annissa@therapypartners.co.uk
I am passionate about mental health and well-being treatment being available to everyone, so being able to assist in the day to day admin, social media content and smooth running of Therapy Partners is an absolute joy.
Breana Bridge-Ahmed
Clinical Psychologist & Chartered Psychologist
Driven by a passion to help others, naturally led me into the field of psychology. With over ten years experience working in child and adolescent mental health, I aim to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families, utilizing evidence-based psychological therapies tailored to meet specific needs. Presenting issues, I work with include anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, tourette syndrome and autism spectrum conditions.
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Dr Chloe Rowland
Clinical Psychologist
- drchloerowland@outlook.com
Having worked across a number of psychological services in the NHS, I have experience of helping with a wide range of emotional difficulties and mental health conditions. Using an individual approach tailored to each person, I can deliver psychological interventions that draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).
Claire Barber
Systemic Family Psychotherapist
- ftclaireb@gmail.com
I trained at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, London. I am a full member of The Association of Family Therapists and a full clinical member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
I have worked for many years with people experiencing emotional difficulties, mental illness, and relationship difficulties; children; adolescents; families; couples; individuals; groups; and adoption and foster families. People who might have experienced trauma and emotionally focused narratives; loss and bereavement; depression; anxiety; attachment; divorce and separation problems; parenting issues and organisational consultancy and training. I also facilitate group clinical supervision for health and social care professionals across a variety of teams and organisations.
Claire Jordan
Therapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist
- Clairejordan00@btinternet.com
I offer treatment to young people with eating disorders, using a cognitive behavioural approach. This often entails working with family members. I have experience of counselling primary school children via play and narrative therapy and have a special interest in working with adolescents.
Dave Woodward
Management, Social Work and Therapy Consultant
I have been a CBT Therapist for the past 6 years and I am also a qualified social worker with 25 years of experience working in various disciplines including Youth Offending and Fostering.
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Deborah McCabe
Mindfulness & Meditation Coach
- deborah@meditatetosilence.com
I am a Mindfulness Now accredited teacher and a British School of Meditation accredited practitioner. I work with groups and individuals as a professional trainer and I am starting to fulfil my aim of promoting mental health and well-being for all, particularly those suffering from depression, anxiety and stress.
Helen Benett
Counsellor
- helen@therapypartners.co.uk
I work with adults and young people experiencing a range of issues from loss, anxiety and depression to relationship breakdown and change. My core modality is person-centred - I provide the supportive conditions and safe space for my clients to explore their issues and find the ability within themselves to make a difference to their lives. I also use elements of other counselling approaches to suit my clients’ needs
Hannah Burton
Associate Nutritionist
My primary focus and passion as a nutritionist for Therapy Partners is to educate and support the team and our clients in restoring and rebuilding a healthy relationship with food.
Jackie Moulsher
Counsellor & South West Coordinator
- jmoulsher@therapypartners.co.uk
I live in Dorset and I am a Therapist and the South West Coordinator for Therapy Partners. My role includes networking, building relationships with organisations and businesses and promoting good mental health and well-being in the South West.
I trained in Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Warwick and I have extensive experience working with adults, children and young people and their families.
I run a personal styling and Style Coaching Agency, The Chich Stylist. I am a member of the Insternational Institute of Style Coaches and an eleite associate member of the International Style Me DivineStylist Academy. My unique inside-out holistic approach to styling eliminates any self-limiting beliefs and negative mindsets about body image and appearance, leaving in its place a new found confidence, beautiful presence and the reflection of the best authentic self.
John Woolner
Couple and Family Systemic Psychotherapist & Trainer
- 07875 297964
- johnwoolner2@hotmail.com
I am a qualified social worker and UKCP registered couple and family psychotherapist (MSc Institute of Family Therapy 2000) with extensive experience of working in many different contexts. This has included psychotherapy with individuals, couple and families, supervising practitioners, and training.
I am currently employed part-time as a systemic psychotherapist by the Devon Partnership Trust in Adult Mental health Services; as a specialist lay member on Mental Health Review Tribunals across the South West, employed by the Ministry of Justice; and as a trainer working on behalf of Frontline (a charity with a mission to transform the lives of vulnerable children by recruiting and developing outstanding individuals to be leaders in social work and broader society) and Collective Space (offering training programmes to social workers at all stages of their systemic social work development journey).
Josie Mahoney
Art Psychotherapist
I deliver a specialist psychological therapy from assessment, formulation to treatment, delivering positive outcomes in Art Therapy. I have experience with bereavement, trauma, low mood/depression, and low self-esteem, anxiety, attachment, self-harm, PTSD, ASD and a range of other complex presenting problems. I also have vast experience working with children in this field.
I am an award winning life coaching and fitness professional with over 20 years experience both in the UK and Middle East. An entrepreneurial spirit led to involvement in the set up and success of the first Reebok health club in Canary Wharf until the opportunity to move to Qatar arose in 2005. Body and Health by Design was born shortly after and grew in to a successful million pound fitness and wellbeing business becoming a key part of the Expat and local community.
Louise Hadfeild
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
- louise.hadfield@step-by-step-cbt.co.uk
I work both in the NHS and privately, providing assessment and treatment using cognitive Behavioural methods with clients experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress.
I have several years of experience helping people with eating disorders to regain control over their lives. From increasing self-esteem and assertiveness to more practical measures such as regular eating and goal setting, clients have been able to overcome their issues around food to enjoy a greater sense of physical and mental wellbeing.
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Dr Laura Blundell
Clinical Psychologist
- blundelllaura367@gmail.com
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who has spent the last 6 years specialising in trauma therapy both privately and within the NHS. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment interventions for PTSD such as trauma-focused CBT and EMDR. I have experience working with all age groups and offer assessment and treatment for other common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, OCD and personality disorders.
I am a warm and empathic clinician that strives to establish a highly effective working relationship - walking alongside you to a healthier emotional well-being
Laura Szorady
Therapeutic Counsellor
- laura@therapypartners.co.uk
I am a therapeutic counsellor and I offer therapy to children, young people and adults. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and supportive environment in which you can explore, understand and work through problems and difficult emotions that many struggle with. As an integrative counsellor I can draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques to suit individual needs and personal circumstance. I also offer Psychoeducation to help my clients understand the body-mind connection.
Marcus Walters
Addiction Therapist
- marcus@therapypartners.co.uk
I help people overcome their addictive behaviours including drugs and alcohol using a variety of methods including psychotherapy, CBT and EMDR. I also help the families and partners who are often affected by addiction.
Mark Romel
Consultant Ad Dip PC
- markroumel@gmail.com
I work as a consultant for businesses, counselling their staff and coaching their management teams and top executives, to ensure they are able to maximise the return on their investment in staff. This avoids absenteeism due to stress, reducing the burden on the business and creates an environment that attracts and retains talent. I have 30+ years in the business world and I am experienced in General Management, Training Managemet, Sales Management and I have an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. My experience enables me to get the best out of employees, that are already functioning to an acceptable standard, as well as identifying long term sickness potential and avoiding it through timely intervention.
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I’m passionate about working with people to facilitate the change they want. As a qualified hypnotherapist, my approach is integrative, supportive, non-judgmental and honest and provides you with a space where you can process and work out what you want and what you need in order to achieve your goals. Working together, I can support you with issues, problems and difficulties you are experiencing. My clients come to me because they want a happier and more fulfilling life and in return, I support them to make those changes.
Mark Fielding
Psychotherapist and Relationship Counsellor
I have many years experience in working with individuals and couples. I have also previously worked as a senior harassment advisor and supervisor to the harassment advisor team in an NHS Foundation Trust Hospital and also as a relationship counsellor for Relate. I am a registered member of BACP and an accredited registrant of the National Counselling Society. I realise that, initially, approaching a therapist can seem daunting. My therapeutic approach is very down to earth and over the last 14 years I have worked with most problems that people can experience.
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Marty Chandler
Humanistc Therapist
- marty@selfhorizons.com
I work with clients across a range of mental health issues. I am passionate about my work and I believe that clients are their own best expert. With the right conditions being provided by the therapist, clients are able to explore patterns of behaviour that may be detrimental to their well-being and find new ways of self-regulating.
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Nicolette Cotterill
Communications Co-ordinator
- nicolette@rewriteyourstory.org.uk
I have over 15 years' experience in communications and events. I am supporting Therapy Partners to help raise greater awareness of their amazing charity, 'Rewrite Your Story'. I am also starting a new chapter in my life to become a counsellor so volunteering for an organisation like Therapy Partners is the perfect match!
Michelle Swann
Counsellor
I work as a humanistic / person-centred counsellor and use aspects of other psychological approaches such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). I am aware that we are all different, so I adapt my approach to best suit you, my client.
I understand that sometimes it's difficult to talk about our worries and fears so I can work creatively which can help you to explore your feelings in a different way.
My role, as a Counsellor within Therapy Partners allows me to work collaboratively with young people that have developed an eating disorder and also offer support to their families. I am passionate about raising awareness of all elements of eating disorders. I believe it is my job to ‘re-introduce’ young people to themselves in a safe and positive environment, one step at a time, allowing the young person to "take control" of their journey.
Sharon Couzens
Counsellor
- sharon.j.couzens@gmail.com
I have always had a strong interest in people and how thought patterns can change behaviour, so I decided to embark on the counselling journey to deepen my knowledge. My counselling training approach is integrative, which means I draw upon different counselling styles to meet the needs of the clients. I have a client centred approach, meaning the client takes an active role in their treatment, whilst increasing resilience and increasing self-awareness.
Sheila Maycock
Family therapist and Integrative Counsellor
I am a mature, motivated, professional and empathic systemic family therapist accredited with BACP, with experience of working for Relate and in a school setting with families. I have prior experience of working with individuals in private practice and in a GP surgery. My special areas of interest include family conflict, separated and blended families, childhood trauma, carers and Domestic Abuse (including direct work with perpetrators).
Sophie Preswell
Humanistic Therapist
- sophie@selfhorizons.com
I use an Integrative approach within my work with clients, tailoring my approach to the needs of the individual. I can offer clients a safe space in which they can untangle thoughts and feelings and have the space to reflect, without feeling judged. My belief is that, given the right conditions everybody has the potential to grow.
Vanessa Kalijärvi
Executive Assistant
- vanessavaroujian@therapypartners.co.uk
I handle the day to day admin and enquiries, build relationships with organisations and businesses, along with working on projects and organising meetings and events.
Zoe Young
Counsellor
I qualified as a counsellor in 2011. I am passionate about encouraging young people to be themselves and not fall victim to how society, media and social media dictates how young people 'should' look.