About Us / The people
Good support is built by people who listen carefully and work responsibly to help families in Sunderland, Newcastle and across North East England.
Our team brings different kinds of experience to the same purpose: helping people feel heard, supported, and able to take the next small step. We are filling in individual profiles as details are confirmed.
Our people
The people who help set direction, hold the charity’s purpose, and keep the work moving with care.
CEO & Clinical Director
Sharon is a clinical supervisor with a BA (Hons) in counselling, an MSc in Applied Psychology and a Level 5 qualification in clinical supervision. She works as an ADHD coach and counselling lecturer, and specialises in neurodiversity, trauma and couples work. She has 15 years of practice experience and brings knowledge from both her field and the charity sector.
Our people
Our clinical colleagues bring a range of experience to counselling and mental-health support.
Community Psychiatric Nurse; Clinical Consultant
Christina is a community psychiatric nurse and Autism/ADHD assessor. She supports people on their mental-health journey and advises the CEO on clinical decisions.
Senior therapist — Newcastle & Sunderland
Profile to be updated.
Senior therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Profile to be updated.
Child, Youth & Adult Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Adult Counsellor — Newcastle
Profile to be updated.
School & Community Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Child, Youth & Adult Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Associate Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Volunteer Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Volunteer Counsellor
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Volunteer Counsellor
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Associate Counsellor
Profile to be updated.
Consultant Behaviour Specialist
Profile to be updated.
Our people
Our community colleagues support families, groups, learning and the practical work that connects people.
Family Support Worker, Group Facilitator and Tutor
Profile to be updated.
Administrator Manager and Events Support
Profile to be updated.
Consultant Social Worker
Profile to be updated.
Media and Peer Group Facilitator; Psychological Well-being Support Worker
Profile to be updated.
Our people
Our youth team helps create welcoming community activities and events for young people.
Community Youth Facilitator & Event Team
Profile to be updated.
Business Manager & SEND Co-ordinator
Profile to be updated.
Community Youth Facilitator & Event Team
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Community Youth Facilitator & Event Team
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Junior Administrator
Profile to be updated.
Questions for the team?