MEET THE TEAM

Rita is one of our most experienced practitioners. She absolutely LOVES all things cats; she has one of her own called Luckie. She is one of the leaders of Arthur Ellis, overseeing our Mentoring service but she still really enjoys supporting people 1:1. She has been working in Psychology for 30 years, helping her to gain a background of working with people of all ages and supporting a variety of issues.

Heather is our resident book worm. She has a degree in English Literature and loves to spend her spare time reading under a blanket. Then, on to her next hobby – sleep! Heather also like to spend time outside, gardening and going for park runs which helps her take care of her mental health, too.

Dedicated to client care and safeguarding, I bring a unique blend of creativity and practical experience to my role. I find joy in crafting solutions that prioritize well-being. With a focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment, my goal is to seamlessly integrate creativity into my approach to safeguarding. I am committed to uplifting those under my care through thoughtful and compassionate solutions.

Gwen is one of our CASCOs. She has two children; one a talented drummer and the other a competitive cheerleader. She is an experienced early years educator, and SEN and child development specialist and she worked in education for 14 years. She has a passion for supporting those who struggle to support themselves.

In another life David would have wanted to be an astronaut… he adores live music, the cinema, and good sleep! He is passionate about offering a warm, safe, and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours…..all at your own pace.

Maria is from Medellin, Colombia. She is studying her master’s degree in King’s College London. She has been working in Psychology for over 5 years, mostly with children, adolescents and young adults, supporting a variety of issues.

My name is Cathy and I have 2 fish called Cherry and Princess. I have experience supporting 11–18-year-olds with their wellbeing and am currently working towards a counselling qualification. I understand it can be difficult to open up about feelings and my aim is to create a clam and safe environment you feel comfortable in.

Tara loves travelling and being outside. Her favourite place she has travelled to is Malaysia. She has studied psychology and mental health for 4 years at university and has worked with a community mental health team and children with special needs. She enjoys working with Arthur Ellis to support individuals in learning new strategies to improve their mental wellbeing.

Irena is one of our mentors who also has experience in Management, Finance and other fields. Since 2017 she has been working, using Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and other techniques in order to achieve desired outcomes. Her interests are in human behaviours, healthy eating, herbal remedies and energy healing.

Marlene has a background in Sociology and Psychology, as well as both personal and professional experience with various mental health services. She has always enjoyed having long meaningful conversations. Marlene can typically be found on the sofa with a book in one hand and a cup of tea or hot chocolate in the other. She hopes to be able to have a dog also snuggled up on the sofa with her in the not-too-distant future. Marlene looks forward to getting to know you.

Sabina joined the Arthur Ellis family as a Mental Health Mentor. She was born in Romania, but raised in Italy where she studied Psychology. Recently she has moved to the United Kingdom where she is doing her MSc. She loves cheese, reading, writing and having long walks in the park with her dog, Sunday.

Hanagh has a silent G in her name! Her pronouns are She/Her. Hanagh is very creative and loves to paint, she often uses creativity in her sessions and is qualified as an advanced Drawing and Talking Therapy Practitioner. Hanagh has a new English springer spaniel puppy called Loki, he is named after her love of the Marvel universe. Loki is very mischievous as his name suggests.

Yvonne has been a Mentor with Arthur Ellis MHS since it began. She loves all things creative and spends as much time as she can outdoors.  Walking or tending her garden and allotment are her most favourite past times. After working in education for over 30 years, Yvonne retired from teaching.  She has since dedicated her wealth of experience to help and support young people and their families.

Maxine originally became a qualified youth worker and then went on to work with children and young people in a specialist therapeutic residential setting. She holds an honours degree in Psychology with Counselling and cares deeply about using this to help and nuture others. Maxine has a passion for working with people of all ages to bring support and empathy in a safe environment.
When she is not pitch side watching her local rugby team, Maxine loves to spend her spare time walking, gardening and open water swimming.

Roberta is an experienced, passionate and empathetic mentor. She absolutely adores interacting with different people, hearing their stories, empowering them and building connections. Roberta is a Psychology and Forensic Psychology university graduate with vast amounts of broad experience of supporting people of all ages with variety of challenges, including students with special needs, individuals who are struggling with their mental health or trauma and people who are involved with the criminal justice system.

Tanya is a Mental Health Mentors at Arthur Ellis, with clinical experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Tanya has experience with working in adult mental health services and with children in therapeutic residential care, which gives her experience with supporting individuals of all ages and from different backgrounds. She enjoys being a mentor and will be happy to support you. She is passionate about the development and achievement of sound emotional and mental health in individuals.

Tânia is one of our mental health mentors. She considers that life is better in hiking boots because she loves to spend time in nature. She is an occupational therapist, with more than 15 years of professional experience in mental health. She is driven by supporting people of all ages to enhance their wellbeing, their experience and level of functioning.

Michelle is a trained Social Worker and mother to three children. Her experience spans from social work, working in schools and Complex Needs Mental Health, supporting Adults with emotional, practical and mental health needs.

Michelle loves being creative and has many hobbies, she also enjoys sports and played basketball for many years, now preferring a more gentle slower pace of life she practices pilates and wellbeing and has recently qualified as a Reiki Practitioner.

Rebecca has three children who she loves to spend time with. She also loves reading and watching Harry Potter! She has over a decade of experience working in education, working with children with special educational needs. Rebecca has a BA (Hons) degree in Psychology and Sociology. She is passionate about creating a safe space to support people to overcome challenges in life, no matter how big or small!

Chiara is Italian and her biggest passions are mental health, traveling and learning languages. Her goal is to travel to all the countries in the world! She has a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Psychological Therapies. Her experience ranges between working as a mental health support worker, social prescribing link worker, crisis helpline texter and more. She is also a trauma-informed coach. Her personal experiences/background such as ADHD, domestic abuse and LGBTQ+ challenges make her practice more relatable.

Kevin is an accredited coach and a trainee counsellor by background. He has a dog named Rolo, a borderline obsession with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and lives with his partner. Kevin has personal experience of ADHD and autism that informs his practice, alongside a creative and arts-informed approach that helps his clients think in different ways and access different parts of themselves as part of their mental health recovery. He has been working with children and young people for the last five years, in Community Paediatrics, CAMHS and Primary Care.

Amelia is a Scottish Mental health mentor for Arthur Ellis, with a master’s in art psychotherapy she has a diverse range of experience and strategies to providing help to vulnerable people. She loves all things creative particularly natural photography; she also loves to plunge in the Scottish sea. She has over 4 years of experience with adults and children, particularly with neurodiverse individuals in schools/the NHS. As someone who has had their own mental health challenges in the past, she knows how important these services can be.

Mariana is from Colombia. She has been working as a psychologist for over 5 years. She has a masters degree in Creative Health at UCL. She is interested in how arts and nature enhance mental health and wellbeing. Mariana has experience working with people of all ages including individuals with complex mental health challenges, chronic diseases, trauma and bereavement. She loves to open up a safe space to listen to others and helping them to develop life skills. Gardening, knitting, music and painting are one of her passions and she finds them very therapeutic too.

Izzi is one of the Mental Health Mentors at Arthur Ellis, with over five years of experience in mental health support and postgraduate study of Clinical Ethics. Also a yoga teacher and trainee psychotherapist, Izzi uses a wide range of skills including empathetic listening, coping strategies and breathing techniques. Whatever you’re going through, Izzi will offer you a non-judgemental space and support you in finding a way forward

Rhea’s on the path to completing her master’s degree in psychological therapies. Being an international student, she loves meeting and interacting with individuals from diverse cultures and various walks of life. Her love for animals is evident through her beloved dog, Carlo, who brightens her days. When she’s not immersed in her studies or work, you’ll likely find her lost in a good book or indulging in the latest TV series. She aims to create a friendly, supportive environment that can be a safe space for all.