Our Team

Clare Beasley

MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns (Service Manager)

Since qualifying as a Counsellor, Clare gained experience, working with adults, children and adolescence within schools and private setting. Clare has continued her studies, completing courses in Children and Adolescence, NLP, Psychology, Eating Disorders and clinical supervision.

Clare runs a successful Private Practice, specializing in working with neurodiversity through insurance companies, EAPs, Private clients and works with a variety of supervisees growing their confidence and practice.

Sharon Williams

MBACP, AMISPC, Dip RCCST, MIBWRT(reg.), (Course Tutor)

Sharon has a wealth of unique experience following her career as a Police Detective and is an example of how you can triumph over adversity and go on to succeed in life! Following a spinal fracture and subsequent medical retirement, Sharon has retrained as a Counsellor and now provides counselling therapy to Emergency Service workers and support staff in the UK through her own private practice. Sharon is also Registered Practitioner of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy and a Registered Member of The Terence Watts BWRT Institute.

Sharon has gone on to complete a certificate program in Advanced Trauma, PTSD and Dissociation and is a Certified Trauma Professional Level 2 and will be delivering our Counselling Skills Level 2 in February 2024 and our Substance Misuse Level 2 course starting in March 2024.

Having such a varied teaching experience from police officers to driving instructors, Sharon also loves art as a form of therapy and sharing her knowledge with others and is here to help guide and support you to succeed too.

Joanne Wood

Life Coach and Mental Health Trainer

I am Joanne Wood, a qualified coach, and advanced mental health leader. I will be fully committed to your success. Your coaching is your journey. Using an initial assessment and a non-judgmental space, I will ensure you are really listened to, giving you the opportunity to pause, reflect and talk through your stresses and challenges. By asking carefully skilled questions, you will clarify your challenge, explore your behaviour and gain different perspectives.

Jenny Nicholson

MBACP Counsellor and Tutor

Jenny has always navigated towards roles which involved caring and helping others. Jenny first began working in residential homes caring for the elderly with dementia, physical disabilities and end of life care. Then later moved to and became assistant manager of a company which supported young adults living with neurodiversity and various health conditions such as Cerebral palsy and Epilepsy. After having children Jenny studied hairdressing and began working part-time as a mobile hairdresser specializing in services for the elderly, disabled and terminally ill. Jenny decided to study counselling comes from a life long interest in human psychology and a desire to help others.

Jenny passed her Advanced Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2022 and began working in a secondary school counselling children aged 11-18. Some mild health issues led her to take a pause from working in the school, but this gave her the opportunity to take a new direction with teaching.

Andrea Binks

MBACP, PGCE, Counsellor and Tutor

Andrea Binks is an experienced counsellor with a passion for helping children, young people, and adults navigate life’s challenges. With a first-class honours degree in integrative counselling and a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) specialising in teaching counselling.

Throughout her career, Andrea has dedicated herself to both counselling and teaching. With many years of teaching experience under her belt. Andrea’s approach to teaching is characterised by her enthusiasm for making counselling engaging and enjoyable. She believes in creating an environment where learning is not only informative but also fun. Her commitment to her students’ growth and development shines through in her teaching style.

Andrea’s dedication to counselling, teaching, and building a nurturing learning environment reflects her genuine passion for helping others lead fulfilling lives. With her blend of expertise, warmth, and zest for life, Andrea Binks continues to make a positive impact in both her professional and personal spheres.

Jayne Booth

BSc (Hons) MA in UDVSA, MBACP (Course Tutor)

Jayne is a qualified and practicing Psychotherapist having passed a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling through Middlesex University. She began a private practice in Norwich specialising in working with clients who have Autism, moving on to work with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. She gained accreditation with the UKCP on graduating from Middlesex University having completed over four hundred and fifty hours in placement with Norwich Mind and Off the Record. Jayne achieved an MA in Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse passing with distinction at Goldsmith’s University. This further informed her practice. Currently registered with the BACP, she is part of the media team and has written for many newspapers and magazines and been interviewed for radio and television. She has spoken at several conferences supporting domestic violence charities. Jayne was the first Autism facilitator in the UK at an Employment Tribunal. She has provided training courses for several mental health charities and other counsellors. Currently Jayne is undertaking a D(Prof) in Psychological Trauma with Chester University.