Staff and Counsellors
The staff team at Western Counselling are committed to helping others achieve recovery, no matter where they work. From the admissions team, through the counselling team to the volunteer recovery champions – you will find people with a wealth of experience able to support you in finding and sustaining recovery from addiction.
Learn about our dedicated team below:
Tracy & Dave – Directors, Registered Managers
We both find it very rewarding when we see the change in others, We work with an excellent and diverse team and we believe that Western Counselling offers a unique approach to addiction treatment and recovery. Dave has been employed by Western Counselling since 2008, initially as a Counsellor, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily service delivery.
Debbie – Deputy Unit Manager / Admissions Manager
Debbie has worked at Western Counselling for over 4 years and is our first point of contact for both funders and service users.
From your initial contact with us we offer a welcoming, confidential, non-judgmental & professional environment where we hope you feel comfortable enough to begin your therapeutic process with us.
Debbie will discuss your needs and gather all relevant information to process your application. This enables the team to develop a care plan that will meet your individual requirements.
Mark – Deputy Unit Manager / Medical Liason Manager
Mark has worked at Western Counselling Services for over 6 years. Mark keyworks our male Detox clients and is currently training to deliver our Offending Behaviour Programme. Mark is also our Mutual Aid Coordinator.
Counselling Team
Our counselling and team fully understand the issues you face when you come to Western Counselling.
Of our three counsellors, some have personal experience of addiction and some are family members who have lived with addicts.
Counsellors and clients are matched regardless of age, gender or addiction history. Matches work best when a client’s needs are met by the counsellor’s experience, strengths, expertise and approach. You can be sure that you will receive the right counselling for your illness.
Sarah – Counsellor
Sarah has worked at Western Counselling for over 6 months and is a qualified Counsellor and Coach. She has a BSc in Forensic Psychology and an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. She is also a registered member of the BACP. Sarah provides 1 to 1 therapy, group therapy, sets clients goals and provides workshops on a weekly basis.
Viv – Counsellor
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Keyworking, Support Workers & Recovery Workers Team
Our Keyworking, Support & Recovery workers team experience helps provide a safe and supportive environment when you come to Western Counselling.
Some of our support workers are ex-clients who have successfully achieved recovery and are now helping others with drug and/or alcohol, gambling and co-dependency issues as they live out the 12 Steps.
Stacey – Keyworker
“I really enjoy my role as a support worker & keyworker here at Western Counselling, It’s a rewarding and diverse job – and it is amazing to see peoples lives turn around for the better! I love my job!”
Biko – Keyworker
Biko is a previous service user who became a recovery worker and is now a support worker & keyworker at Western Counselling. Biko’s passion is helping people achieve and sustain recovery.
“I’ve came back to Western Counselling to help individuals to get their lives back on track and watch them grow in their recovery.”
Michelle – Support Worker
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Adam – Support Worker
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Jack – Support Worker
“I take great pleasure and pride in passing on the life saving knowledge and skills that were given to me by Western Counselling when I was a service user, I enjoy working with a dedicated and compassionate team to guide individuals through change. achieving recovery and watching people grow”