About Us

Dr. Lewis

Clinical Psychologist

Lewis is a clinical psychologist working in both the NHS and private practice. Lewis completed his undergraduate in Kent and completed his clinical doctorate training in Sheffield.

Lewis has worked in a variety of different settings in the NHS; including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Child Development Clinics and in various Adult settings. His main clinical interests are in how mental health professionals can support foster carers to build resilient, compassionate and caring, homes and how assessment and formulation can inform this process. Lewis’ personal interests include cycling with his daughter and kayaking around the Kent coast.

Dr. Annie

Clinical Psychologist

Annie is an HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years post qualification experience. She has post qualification work experience in adult mental health, in CAMHS Tier 2 and in CAMHS/CYPMHS Targeted & Specialist and Specialist All-Age Eating Disorders Services. She is trained in a range of therapeutic models, in particular Cognitive Therapy, Group Analytic therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and family-based therapy for Eating Disorders.

She has extensive clinical experience in working with eating disorders with Children and Families and adults (using CBT-E, FBT, MFT and FTAN with families and supervisees). Annie has recently undertaken Leadership training and has extensive supervision/training, research/audit/outcomes, service development and service delivery experiences in NHS, post adoption and foster care settings.

Dr. Holly

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Holly Summers is a HCPC registered clinical psychologist (registration PYL040625), who works both in the NHS and as an independent associate. She achieved her doctoral qualification from University College London, completing a specialist placement in the Tavistock and Portman Whole Family Service. Dr Summers specialises in assessments and therapeutic interventions for the mental health needs of children, young people and families and has experience working with children in care; complex, developmental and attachment trauma; and neurodiverse children.

Zoe

Clinical Psychologist

Zoe is a HCPC registered clinical psychologist who has 12 years experience working within NHS mental health services. Since qualification in 2016, she has specialised in the area of children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

Zoe has worked with a range of presenting concerns including complex, developmental trauma and looked after children. She is confident building thoughtful formulations of complex needs using a range of therapeutic modalities. Direct work with children has included cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma focussed approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative work, compassion focused therapy amongst others. She has also completed indirect work via parents/ carers, schools and other professionals using systemic approaches such as Non Violent Resistance (NVR).

Zoe is a compassionate clinician who is committed to providing a thoughtful, caring approach to supporting the needs of children and those around them.

Kat

Psychotherapist

Kat is a qualified and accredited CBT psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. Kat has a specialist interest in working with PTSD but her training and experience can be used creatively to support a variety of common mental health difficulties including depression, OCD, social anxiety and generalised anxiety. Kat has worked clinically for over thirteen years within a variety of settings from custodial care to community NHS and private therapy predominantly with an adult population aged 17 years and above.

Kat has provided consultant supervision for the university of Exeter, supporting clinicians working with young people within CAMHS. Kat is passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to support a pathway of recovery for mental health that is accessible and meaningful to the person. Kat has experience in providing flexible therapy using remote platforms as well as traditional face time face appointments. Kat engages in regular supervision and works within MDT meetings to ensure the client remains central to any discussions and considerations.

Claire

Psychotherapist

Claire has been a Specialist Psychotherapist for Children, Adolescents and Families who are Looked After and for those who are adopted for more than 27 years. She has worked extensively for many CAMHS and social service departments, in education, for charities and in private hospitals. In addition, she works for many residential, fostering and adoption services.

Claire has further trainings in play therapy, systemic family therapy, CBT, Clinical supervision, and Applied Behaviour Analysis. 

Angela

Family Therapist

Angela has worked with children and families for over 20 years in a variety of different roles, including working in the NHS and local authority.

As a family therapist, Angela has worked in several different CAMHS teams across the country and worked with children and families with a range of presenting difficulties including eating disorders, OCD, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and many more. Angela has worked with children in care in a range of contexts including a specialist fostering provision and a specific children in care CAMHS Team.

Angela has many years of experience working with children and families in all variations, and is passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space to think about difficulties together and nurture change.

Ruth

Play Therapist

Ruth worked in creative arts for over 10 years before moving into the area of child and family support work. After working for Surrey County Council and Homestart, she trained to become a Play Therapist. During therapy sessions, children are encouraged to act out situations that they may not understand or be able to verbalise. As well as talking, a variety of materials are used, including sand, art, drama, puppets, music and clay.

Ruth works with children affected by special educational needs, attachment concerns, trauma, chronic anxiety, terminal illness and grief, family breakdowns, children in care, childhood depression and anger issues. Ruth is based in Surrey and South London.

Suzie

Drama Therapist

Suzie is a qualified and HCPC registered Drama Therapist. Suzie was previously a secondary school drama teacher. Suzie has also spent most of her career working in the field of sexual abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence. Suzie now works primarily as a Drama Therapist for looked after children, and delivers training and reflective practice to staff in children’s homes. Suzie is also a trustee for a sexual abuse charity.

Dramatherapy is a ‘bottom up’ approach to therapy. Meaning that, in relation to trauma, it begins with the brain stem, the non-verbal part of the brain. Suzie uses a variety of styles of play and art forms within therapy, and uses a client led approach, with safety and attachment being the key focus.

Karen

Occupational Therapist

Karen works in a variety of paediatric settings, including both mainstream and special schools, as an NHS clinician and Independent Practitioner. Karen is a previous Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) ‘OT of the Year’ finalist and is also the author of ‘Clever Fingers’ -  an extensive SEN and ‘Best Practice’ strategy devised to support schools and parents in developing their children’s fine motor skills. (www.cleverfingers.co.uk). Karen works with children and adolescents with diverse, complex and enduring needs, including those with developmental trauma and sensory-attachment difficulties, Sensory Integration/sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, ASD, severe and profound physical and learning disabilities, neurological and neuromuscular disorders (such as cerebral palsy, hemiplegia and muscular dystrophies), acquired brain injury, and dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

Tracey

Occupational Therapist

Tracey has 16 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children and adults. She worked in the Disabled Children’s Service at social services, supporting children and young people in maximising their independence with adaptations and equipment provision. Working collaboratively with her colleagues using a multi-professional approach to help the child and family achieve their bespoke goals. In addition, Tracey has experience working in school settings, assessing and providing therapy for children to support their sensory needs, fine and gross motor coordination or increasing independence with daily living skills. Alongside these roles, Tracey works as a case manager, supporting children and adults following trauma and helping them regain their independence. Tracey’s person-centred approach enables her to build a good rapport with her clients, helping them overcome their difficulties. Outside of work, Tracey remains active, looking after her four children and growing her own food. 

Dr Joanne

Occupational Therapist

Jo has over 38 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist. She has worked across the lifespan, primarily within the mental health and neuro-developmental fields. Recent clinical experience includes assessment and therapeutic interventions for Looked After Children, adopted children, children with adverse early experiences, including trauma and complex needs, and their families.  She has a special interest in developing sensory and emotional regulation to support well-being, learning, and personal growth. Her focus is on improving skills for everyday life.

Dr Jo completed an Occupational Therapy degree in South Africa and doctoral degree (PhD) in Kent. As a published author she has presented nationally and internationally. She has undertaken a variety of post-graduate training, including a CE certificate in Sensory Integration. She has previously held senior posts in Higher Education and the NHS.

Sophie

Therapist

Sophie is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist with a background in education and psychology. Having spent the past four years working as a qualified teacher, in both mainstream and SEND settings, Sophie brings valuable insights into the educational system and the needs of vulnerable children.

Sophie has a special interest in supporting individuals with ADHD. With a personal diagnosis of ADHD, Sophie brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with this condition. Her passion lies in supporting individuals with ADHD to achieve their full potential. Using an integrative therapy approach, Sophie combines cognitive behavioural therapy techniques with hypnosis. She collaborates with her clients to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviours, taking into consideration their social, emotional, physical and wellbeing needs.

Sophie is compassionate and empathetic; she strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients. She prioritises ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques, ensuring the highest standard of care.

Debbie

Therapeutic Life Story Worker & trainee Play Therapist

Debbie completed a degree in Early Years Education in 2014, this was after working for many years in Early Years settings. Her passion to understand and support children and young people who have suffered complex childhood trauma, developmental, emotional and attachment difficulties grew as she wanted to understand why her adopted son struggled and find ways to support him through his journey. This led to Debbie undertaking a variety of training independently and through her workplaces, her knowledge of looked after children increased when she supported children and young people as an independent advocate for three years, ensuring they understood their rights and entitlements and that their ‘voice’ was heard.

Debbie has been a mentor for new adopters and has volunteered as a crisis counsellor for a text line support service for young people. Debbie has experience in working within the Early Help Service and Fostering service supporting placements in crisis.

Debbie’s work is informed by Dyadic Developmental Practice and incorporates therapeutic life story work, writing life story books, direct work with children, young people and foster carers

Michelle

Therapist

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 20 years of mental health experience. I have worked in the NHS, private sector, and social care, this includes a variety of settings, clinics, schools, family assessment centres and family’s homes.  I have extensive experience in carrying out initial assessments, risk assessments and treatment formulations. Using individual therapy, family therapy, parenting sessions and multi systemic interventions.

I have extensive experience working with all age groups, all cultures, all diversity’s, I have worked in a variety of boroughs which has given me this opportunity to offer my services in. I have helped clients with their, anxiety, panic, low mood, loneliness, depression, social anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, loss, and grief, relationship dynamics, self-identity, racism, bullying, confidence building and health/lifestyle.  My main approach is using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside incorporating additional therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of the client and reach their optimal goals.

 I am very passionate in creating positive change with my clients, I have an abundance of warmth, empathy, and compassion, I value the importance of a great therapeutic relationship, which allows me to help my client’s feel we are in the journey together.

Donna

Mental Health Practitioner

Over the last 16 years I have worked to support children and young people who have neurological differences. Some of my work has been done directly with children and young people while other parts of my work have involved working with families to support them to understand their child’s needs and how best to meet them in a safe and nurturing way.

Whilst working as a special needs teacher I developed my awareness of sensory processing and communication difficulties. I have learned how to adapt the environment and identify strategies to prevent distress and support young people’s emotional regulation. 

As a mental health worker I have worked in mainstream and Learning Disabilities CAMHS (NHS). I have collaborated with parents and carers to understand their young person’s behaviour before creating a positive behaviour support plan. I have also worked directly with young people guiding them to develop independence in managing their anxiety and low mood.

I feel passionate about supporting young people and families who are impacted by neurodiversity and I am committed to working with clients to ensure the best outcomes possible.

Ayesha

Health Advisor

Ayesha has over 17 years’ experience working with children, young people and families within the public, private and voluntary sectors. Ayesha is passionate about health and social care and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and their families and carers.

Ayesha became a registered paediatric nurse in 2016 and spent her early career as a specialist school nurse based within an educational setting. Ayesha’s role at this time supported children with additional needs to access education whilst continuing to receive the daily specialist health care that they required.

Ayesha has since developed her career and now works as a specialist looked after children and care leavers nurse which involves assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating the healthcare needs for all the children and young people she sees, promoting health and wellbeing at all times. Ayesha offers further support and medical advice to those who are also involved in their lives including the wider multidisciplinary team, families, and carers.

Kate

Education Advisor

Kate has been working in education for over thirteen years and has a passion for supporting and advocating for vulnerable children and young people. Kate is currently a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead across a federation and has taught in both Mainstream and Special Education. During her career so far, Kate has completed extensive continuing professional development to further understand the complex needs of the children and young people she supports. Kate works closely with families and external agencies to best facilitate successful school experiences for individuals, whilst having an up-to-date knowledge of the processes families and schools are required to navigate.

Kate has BSL and Makaton qualifications and a keen passion to develop the understanding of school practitioners around children’s sensory differences and how to meet these needs within the classroom. Kate also has experience of a wide range of learning difficulties and diagnoses, and how to create bespoke provision within a setting for these pupils to make meaningful progress.

Martin

Specialist Skills Worker

Throughout Martin’s career he has worked alongside some of the most vulnerable young people and their families for close to 20 years. Martin has enjoyed playing a big part in delivering care to young people and building positive working relationships with them and their care networks.

Martin is a qualified Systemic Practitioner and continues to focus on his development as he continues to studying Systemic Psychotherapy to qualify as a Systemic Psychotherapist in order to help young people and their families reach their full potential.

Charmaine

Skills Worker

My name is Charmaine, I’m a mother of two energetic boys. I consider myself patient, kind and nurturing. I’m very passionate about the growth of children and young adults, providing stability and a safe space. I love everything that Connect B4 Correct represents and truly looking forward to growing and developing alongside those I am helping.

Neve

Office Administrator

I’m Neve, the office administrator for Connect B4 Correct.

I have been a part of the Connect B4 Correct team for a year. I am enjoying learning about the effects of Trauma and Therapeutic Parenting whilst developing my administrative skills.

Emily

Business Development Manager

After spending time within the NHS and Adult Social Care, I am excited to put what I have learnt into practice within Children’s Mental Health Services.

I am excited to join a unique company like Connect B4 Correct and help the growth to meet the increasing therapeutic needs of young people in the care system. 

I am proud to have joined a company that is actively making a difference to the lives of young people and the people who care for them. 

When not working, I can be found spending time with my Labrador and Cockapoo or binging a Netflix series!