Meet the Team

Dominic is CEO of the Castle Health Group, incorporating Castle Craig Hospital and Smarmore Castle Private Clinic Ireland, Stockholms Beroendeklinik and CATCH Recovery, London. 

A member of the McCann family who founded Castle Craig, Dominic joined Castle Craig in 2009 as Development Manager and Director.

Dominic has overseen the development of Castle Craig, and the launch of new services for the Group in Ireland, Sweden and London. In 2018 he led a successful campaign to highlight abuses of the Google Ads platform and other unethical business practices in the sector,

Dominic previously spent several years working with charities in the UK, Eastern Europe and Africa.

This work encompassed children’s charities, adults and children with learning disabilities, disaster relief and development, NGO resource building and primary healthcare services.

Jamie’s journey to recovery began over a decade ago. His experience led to him to become a prominent figure in the field of addiction treatment and advocate for reform in the prison system. With a background in media, Jamie’s passion for helping others saw him retrain as a psychotherapist, dedicating his career to mental health and supporting those impacted by addiction.

His experience includes pivotal roles in managing London services for the Forward Trust and spearheading Steps2Recovery as its CEO. As the Director of Outpatient Services at Castle Health, Jamie is instrumental in shaping outpatient and continuing care services, with a keen focus on accessibility and innovative care models.

Eva is responsible for making sure operations run smoothly at CATCH Recovery. She oversees all outpatient programmes as well as continuing care for patients discharged from Castle Craig.

Eva has previously worked in the charity sector with a focus on social welfare and anti-homelessness campaigns. She has also worked in Barcelona carrying out anti-corruption due diligence research. Eva did her BA in Sociology with Social Psychology which included research into patient-centred healthcare, and her MA in International Relations.

José is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist holding an MSc in Counselling and several qualifications in Addiction Counselling. He has been working in the field of addiction and associated disorders since 2003 gaining extensive experience working with compulsive behaviours, mental health and substance addictions.

Over the years José has worked primarily in leading residential treatment facilities as a Counsellor, Senior Counsellor, Head Therapist and Clinical Manager overseeing teams of multidisciplinary clinicians. He has worked individually with clients over extended periods of time affording the opportunity for long term and sustainable recovery and change.

As an integrative therapist with long experience working in the addiction and compulsive behaviours’ field, José provides a range of different models and concepts of therapy, such as CBT, CAT, MI, Relapse Prevention, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Gestalt. He facilitates psycho-educational workshops and interpersonal psychotherapy groups as well as individual therapy, supervision, training, and clinical management.

José is fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. He is also involved in Communitarian work, Politics and Sports

Kim coordinates continuing care for patients discharged from Castle Craig Hospital, working as a patient liaison on-site three days a week. She meets with patients to discuss their therapeutic needs and to outline CATCH Recovery’s treatment programme.

Kim liaises with therapists to ensure a smooth transition and step down from residential to outpatient treatment. She joined the team at Castle Craig in 2021 as a Recovery Advocate and has lived the experience of recovery. She brings her experience and passion into the team who helped change her life and the lives of many who suffer from with addiction.

Purva is a Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years experience. She has worked in Drugs & Alcohol for the NHS in Primary Care in various GP surgeries, as well as in an University Counselling Service.

Besides having a private practice for 15 years now, Purva is also a Clinical Supervisor for the past 5 years at a well-known charity, and supervises Counselling Psychologists in Training.

For Purva the client is bigger than the model, and she works accordingly to the client’s needs, as opposed to trying to fit a model to the client. She believes that everybody has the ability to change and develop. Purva is passionate about working with people, and sees it as a vocation as opposed to a job.

Anita Chellamah is a counsellor specialising in Addiction and Developmental Trauma.

After an active career in the arts, Anita hit rock bottom due to her drug and alcohol addiction. After changing her life, becoming clean and sober she re-learned to live again in recovery. This is what sparked her passion for the work she does, in the knowledge that confronting and recovering from illness
of addiction and childhood trauma is possible.

She qualified as a counsellor in 1998 and has worked with addicts and families affected by addiction in many different treatment settings delivering 1-1 sessions as well as groups working with DBT, trauma-focused tools and the 12 Step framework.

Throughout her work she has explored addictive patterns, processes and how they present in various addictions such as alcohol, drugs, love addiction and co-dependency.

The Book Alcoholics Anonymous was going to be initially called “ A Way Out” and she believes strongly that there is a way out, to be able to live a life filled with purpose, hope, and choice, whilst also living in the reality of life on life’s terms.

BSc, MB, BS, MRCGP, FDSc CSAT3 (Asia Pacific)

Seamus works online for Catch Recovery London and Castle Craig as an aftercare teletherapist.

Seamus trained as a doctor at the University of London and then became a GP in the Royal Air Force for 22 years, running his own medical centres on a variety of flying stations both in the UK and abroad in conflict zones.

He developed an interest in addiction and trauma with many of his patients predominantly suffering from addictions to alcohol, prescription drugs and other compulsive behaviours around food, work, control, and co-dependence.

On retiring from the RAF in 2006 he completed a degree in Addiction Counselling at Bath University, and worked in a prison setting, delivering a 12 Step daycare programme. He has also worked with addicted health professionals in a therapeutic community, developing a 12 Step recovery programme with a CBT-based mindfulness and acceptance approach.

In the last ten years he has worked within Asia; running an intensive Addiction Outpatient Program in Hong Kong and in residential rehabs in Malaysia and Thailand as well as being a programme director at a treatment centre in Borneo.

B.A. (Hons). GRAD I PD. P.G.C.E. Adv Cert Counselling

Although retired from full-time employment, Kevin has remained involved in the field of Drugs / Alcohol to utilise his skills and vast experience in Recovery. To that end, he has been working at Castle Craig Hospital Scotland as a locum addiction therapist for the past 5 years as well as doing freelance consultancy work.

Kevin has worked in the field of addiction since 2000 and has been clean and sober since 1999. Initially, he worked as a therapist in a 12 Step rehab. He later moved into criminal justice and was instrumental in the implementation of Arrest Referral, and then onto leading the set-up of the Drug Intervention Programme in Middlesbrough. In 2005 he was seconded to the Home Office as part of the “Tough Choices” National Implementation team.

Following successful secondment, he took up the post of Manager of services in the SouthWest area, and upon returning North he was involved in setting up one of the National Alcohol Arrest Referral pilot schemes. Subsequently, He went into prison consultancy work until Sept 2011 when he took up the post of Lead Therapist responsible for the Setting and implementation of the abstinence-based quasi-residential Recovery Academy Durham and HMP Durham 12-step recovery center.

Kevin has been privileged to be asked to speak about recovery at various conferences and conventions throughout England, Wales, and Europe. He recently spoke at the 75th Year celebration of AA in Britain to an audience of 3,000.

Paul has a wealth of experience in psychological intervention, having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings, including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies), alcohol and drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prisons. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and the Home Counties and now works from Guildford in Surrey, Horsham in West Sussex, and online.

He is experienced in working with a variety of different issues, including but not limited to substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction, porn addiction, internet addiction and eating disorders. He has worked with problems relating to anxiety, depression, stress, abuse, relationships, work, self-harm, and OCD.
Paul applies various contemporary research and evidence-based therapeutic models, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced
lives.

Paul is a BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist who draws on his experience and knowledge to provide therapy in a safe, supportive and confidential manner. Paul believes in the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and client to be key, built on trust so that a shared open alliance
can form.

South African-born, Toni graduated as a social worker in 1992. Toni Co-owned two Rehabilitation Centres in Pletten berg Bay.

For the past 25 years, Toni has been working in this field and her expertise has developed through her experience and participation in a variety of roles including that of therapeutic counsellor, group facilitator, lecturer, supervisor, trainer, and programme developer.

Toni is Certified in Mindfulness-Based Interventions and is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach. She embraces ongoing learning and continues to expand her skills base in order to best assist those dealing with addictive behaviours. Toni offers her work online as well as in person. She works with many clients throughout the world.

Toni has recently begun working as an Independent Service Provider for CATCH Recovery London, where she offers Telehealth Services to their outpatient clients.

Jax Beatty is an experienced psychotherapist who has worked as an Addictions and Trauma Specialist with both individuals and those affected by addiction such as family, friends, and employers for over ten years. Jax also delivers workshops and training on a variety of subjects about wellbeing and has fifteen years of experience in facilitating group therapy.

Jax has a Degree in Addictions Science from Bath University and is trained in EMDR as well as CBT, CAT, motivational interviewing, family systemic therapy, person-centred counselling and interpersonal group therapy.

Her areas of expertise include working with addiction, trauma, maladaptive coping methods, depression, relationships / co-dependency, betrayal/loss and family therapy.

Jax offers a comfortable, compassionate space to work alongside her clients providing both, support in the short and long term, as needed. Her focus is on enabling clients to express feelings and gain insight into thoughts, emotions and behaviours that are holding clients back.

Audrey is a certified Reality Therapy practitioner and has obtained the IC&RC qualification. She holds a diploma in Youth Studies from the University of Malta.

In 2001, Audrey joined the team at the Intensive Treatment Unit at Castle Craig. While working there, Audrey has specialised further in Trauma Counselling and Eating Disorders.

Based in Malta, she has been working as a tele-therapist for CATCH Recovery since 2021.

 Shirley is a fully accredited member of the BACP and an experienced integrative psychotherapist with a strong passion for addiction therapy, which began nine years ago as a student therapist. 

Since then, Shirley has worked for various organisations that support individuals and their loved ones at various stages of recovery.  With significant expertise in attachment and trauma, she supports individuals with a wide range of issues, tailoring treatment to individual needs. 

Throughout her work, she has extensively explored addictive patterns and processes, examining how they manifest in various forms of addiction, including alcohol, drugs, sex, eating disorders and co-dependency. Addressing the underlying emotional and relational dynamics empowers clients to break these destructive patterns, promoting long-term recovery and healthier ways of living.

Sonia is an experienced psychotherapist who began her own journey to recovery over a decade ago. Sonia combines her training in existential psychotherapy along with first-hand knowledge of 12-Step treatment models to support clients to explore and deepen their understanding of themselves, to ultimately enable them to move forwards and act as an agent in their own lives.

Sonia has previously worked across low-cost therapy clinics, outpatient services and most recently at an award-winning community trust based in Belfast, working with individuals, families and communities affected by the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Her primary specialisation includes working with substance misuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss, chronic conditions and relationship/communication difficulties.

As a therapist with an existential leaning, Sonia encourages a therapeutic space in which clients can reflect on their possibilities, grapple with choice, responsibility and freedom, and engage with the difficulties and complexities of life on life’s terms.

Christophe uses a combination of 12-step, coaching and therapeutic approaches in his Recovery Coaching practice, so he can tailor his work to support your needs and your goals.

While happily abstinent from all substances since 2013, Christophe is pragmatic above all else about your aims and your abilities so approaches each of you with an open and practical mind.

Christophe started gaining direct experience in the fields of addiction and behavioural change in 2018 by working in two leading London treatment centres; at the time, a side activity to his marketing career. He is currently completing a BACP- Accredited three-year course in Integrative Psychotherapy.

George Nicola has always had the natural ability to empower and encourage people to see how valuable their lives are.

Having had 10 years professional experience of working in mental health with vulnerable adults, his proven successful mentoring and coaching programme has enabled him to understand that no two journeys to recovery are alike.

He likes going the extra mile to understand people’s unique struggles, aspirations, and strengths, ensuring that the path forward aligns with their specific needs and circumstances.

Having had his own personal experience with addiction, George has a deep understanding of the challenges that can occur for someone seeking to be in recovery and being in recovery. He will believe in you until you believe in yourself.

With a musical creative background and attention to a healthy lifestyle, George brings a safe, warm and positive energy whilst walking with you into recovery.

Jennifer is a multilingual and multicultural corporate communications specialist, bilingual in Spanish and speaks excellent French. She has a BA degree in English Language and Literature from King’s College London and a Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling, which contribute to deeper communication with clients. Her previous professional career was in luxury Fashion and Beauty. 

Celebrating 7 years of sobriety, Jennifer’s own recovery journey provided a keen insight into the emotional complexities involved in addiction and mental health and thus inspired a vocational and meaningful career change. She understands first-hand the level of empathy and care required when working with clients (who have ranged from 12 to 75 years of age) and offers tangible guidance using her own experiences whilst supporting them throughout their journey.

As a professional with over 6 years of expertise in Recovery Coaching, both in group and individual settings, Jennifer has gained extensive experience having worked at a young persons’ Outpatient Treatment facility in London (ages 12-19). She has gained invaluable insight into the challenges and complexities involved with various mental health disorders; ranging from substance use disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and self-harming disorders and behaviours. She has done various charity outreach works and offers program assistance through mentoring and counselling.  Jennifer believes in building self-esteem and autonomy within her clients and implements all her skills by empowering clients so they may realise their own potential. During her career, she has also developed and delivered a series of varied and unique recovery-based workshops with the aim of inspiring and encouraging clients. 

As a professional Recovery Coach, Sarah’s background and motivation stem from personal experiences with addiction and the transformative power of recovery.

Having overcome her own struggles, she is passionate about helping others navigate the challenges of addiction and supporting them in their journey towards sobriety.

Her motivation lies in witnessing the positive impact that recovery coaching can have on individuals’ lives, empowering them to reclaim their health, relationships, and overall well-being.

She aims to provide comprehensive support and guidance to individuals seeking a life free from substance misuse.

Graham Freeman is a certified drug and alcohol addiction family Intervention Specialist and Recovery Coach.

Having worked voluntarily and professionally in this field for over 24 years, he has assisted countless individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

He says: “Witnessing families regain their lives and recover from the devastating effects of these addictions is my passion in life.”

Alex is a BACP registered counsellor with several years of experience in the field of addiction therapy, who began the path into helping people with his own entry into recovery from substance and gambling addiction.

Working from a person-centred, humanistic standpoint, Alex believes in helping people to understand themselves and the parts of self involved in their addiction, while working to build stability and structure back into lives ravaged by addiction and its consequences.

Alex has experience working with a variety of different addictive and problematic behaviours, including substance and alcohol misuse, gambling addiction and eating disorders. He has also worked with clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a wide variety of neurodiversity.

Using a humanistic approach, Alex draws on a range of counselling methods including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in order to help his clients in a way that he himself was helped by others.

Anna is a highly skilled and compassionate addictions counsellor and qualified individual and group supervisor, with a private practice in Marylebone, London, Christchurch, Dorset, and online.

Having worked extensively in the private, public and charity sectors and at some of the most renowned addiction treatment centres in the UK, Anna has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families affected by various forms of addiction, including substance misuse, alcohol dependency, gambling and compulsive behaviours.

Holding a First Class Honours Degree in Addictions Counselling from the University of Bath, Anna employs an integrative therapeutic approach, utilising techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention to facilitate meaningful change in the lives of others. Her person-centred, empathetic and trauma-informed approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for people to explore their challenges and work towards recovery.

Having lived in continuous sobriety for almost 20 years, Anna has a profound understanding of the courage required to seek help and maintain recovery. This lived experience enhances her ability to connect on a deeper level, fostering trust and resilience throughout the therapeutic process.

At CATCH Recovery, Anna continues her mission to empower individuals to overcome addiction, offering tailored counselling that addresses the unique needs of each person seeking help.

Austin has been qualified as an integrative therapist for 10 years. During his training he worked at various treatment centres as peer support, trainee therapist, client liaison and sober transportation manager.

Austin works using a combination of approaches to talk therapy which include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Transactional Analysis to help with new perspectives. Austin is passionate about a holistic and spiritual approach. He uses Mindfulness practices and Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) to help regulate emotional distress and anxiety.

Since entering into recovery in 2004, Austin has gained a deeper understanding of spiritual living and enjoys a more altruistic lifestyle. Enjoying his 19th year of continual recovery Austin is active in the fellowship. His true happiness comes from working with others to improve and achieve inner peace.

Feeling alone or powerless in this world is something a lot of people go through. He believes making sense of complicated emotional situations and learning new ways to cope with practical struggles becomes easier when shared with someone who is not involved with the situation directly and can support you to find your own solution.

Charlotte Hadaway gained her Master of Science Degree in Addiction Counselling at Greenwich University in 2000.

She has been working as an ADAP (Addiction Professionals) Accredited Addiction Counsellor for 23 years. She is a Registered Member of MBACP, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Charlotte also has lived experience and has been in recovery since 1992.

She is passionate about supporting people away from dependency and into freedom from addiction, whilst inspiring towards all the wonderful things that life has to offer.

Charlotte has experience working in residential rehabs, prisons, statutory drug and alcohol services, private practice both face to face and online work.

She works eclectically as suited to clients’ individual needs. Charlotte also offers family consultations if helpful during treatment.

Colleen M. Kelly, PhD, MFT, is a highly experienced psychotherapist, international speaker, and clinical outreach consultant specializing in addiction, family therapy, and couples work. With 32 years of personal recovery, she has over 30 years of experience in global substance abuse and mental health treatment.

As a California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and APA Board Certified Professional Counselor, Dr. Kelly has held key clinical roles at renowned treatment centers and has designed family programs for multiple rehab facilities and provided clinical supervision and aftercare services. Kelly is also at the forefront of innovative mental health technology as part of a haptic-based EMDR and brain performance tech company based in Ireland.

Committed to mental health advocacy, she has worked with Palestinian, Syrian, and North African refugees, providing therapy and human rights support. She continues to lecture internationally on addiction, trauma, and Transgenerational Grief. She maintains offices in Paris, London, Marbella Spain, Dundalk Ireland, NYC, and California.

Diane is a person-centred counsellor offering Humanistic, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy depending on individual needs.

The person-centred approach believes that everyone has the ability and autonomy to reach their full potential providing the right conditions are in place. You are the expert of yourself, as no one else has been on the same journey as you. Diane trusts that as individuals we have the strength and resilience to find solutions to our problems with the appropriate support.

If you are experiencing difficulties and life feels overwhelming, Diane will provide a safe and welcoming setting to bring your issues, to talk and to be heard. She offers a confidential, trusting and non-judgemental space regardless of what you bring. Together you can explore what is causing you distress and look at ways to alleviate the difficulties, so you can move forward with life and to cope with current and future difficulties.

The areas of counselling Diane offers are: anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, trauma, bereavement, loss and grief, relationship issues, alcohol & drug issues, suicidal thoughts and feelings. These issues are not conclusive as Diane is open to working with whatever issues you bring.

James is a Qualified Integrative Counsellor who since qualifying has devoted most of his working life assisting individuals to overcome their struggles with addiction.

James works from a holistic person-centred perspective and has worked within statutory services including the NHS and Social Services, as well as the Charity, Private sector, and in Private Practice. Having worked in a variety of settings both in the community and residential treatment, he has supported individuals at different points in their recovery journey, adapting his skills and experience to support individuals to identify and work towards achieving their recovery goals.

Recognising that there can be multiple reasons why people struggle with addiction and dependency, James feels that individuals can benefit greatly from a holistic approach that takes into consideration the issues that contribute towards their addictive behaviours and to safely explore alternative healthy coping strategies and resources that can support them throughout their recovery journey.

He has significant working experience of supporting individuals cope with stress and anxiety, feelings of low self-esteem, emotional regulation, grief/loss and conflict resolution. James has also worked as a group facilitator and trainer, in addiction and on subjects of Health and Wellbeing more generally.

James values the twelve-step process and recognise the important role peer support and fellowship can play, both in deepening understanding of addiction, and in providing additional help, support and guidance that can assist in the maintenance of a healthy recovery.

Joonas is a well experienced Registered Practitioner Member of BACP and Advanced Practitioner Member of Addiction Professionals. Originally from Finland, Joonas has lived in Thailand, the USA, and the United Kingdom, where he has spent most of his life. Growing up he was always fascinated by how the mind and brain work. So, when it was time to choose his career path, psychology was a natural choice.

In 2014 he completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of York, exploring various fields like social psychology, mental health disorders, and addiction. His passion for understanding human behaviour led him to pursue a Master’s degree in neuroscience at King’s College London in 2015, focusing on the behaviour behind addiction and mental health.

From 2016 to 2019 he was a healthcare assistant in a mental health unit and a recovery worker in supported accommodations for those dealing with mental health and addiction issues. Witnessing the challenges his clients faced inspired him to further his education.

In 2019 Joonas began a Master’s degree in Addiction Psychology and Counselling at London South Bank University (LSBU). While studying, he also worked part-time as a counsellor for the NHS, Humankind, and WDP from 2019 to 2021. These first two years as a counsellor solidified his understanding of supporting clients by analysing their issues, teaching coping skills, emphasising psychoeducation, and providing much-needed emotional support.

Joonas’ hard work paid off in 2021 when he became a certified member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and Addiction Professionals. Shortly after this, he started his own practice which he continued while working from March 2023 to November 2024 as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland.

Based on feedback he has received from clients over the years, the words which are most frequently used to describe Joonas are “reliable”, “attentive” and “considerate”. He will aim to support you by creating a space that feels safe, calm and caring enough for you to begin your journey to recovery.

Mark is a highly experienced counsellor trained in both Humanistic and Integrative Counselling. He incorporates a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and creative techniques, tailoring his methods to meet each client’s needs. He also specialises in trauma-based issues, including conducting EMDR therapy, and supporting individuals living with epilepsy.

With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, Mark has worked across diverse settings, including substance misuse and mental health residential rehabilitation—an area he finds especially rewarding.

As well as counselling, Mark has worked with community drug and alcohol services, which include adults and young people. He has spent many years working with families impacted by a loved ones addiction, in sexual trauma services, with military and emergency services. He continues to provide counselling for a local charity, supporting victims of sexual abuse.

Matthew is a qualified and accredited addictions counsellor/integrative psychotherapist with over 9 years experience of working with adults with substance use disorders and behavioural addictions, psychological disorders and underlying psychotherapeutic work.

He prides himself on having up-to-date knowledge of the drug and alcohol field and is able to integrate various therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse prevention, to ensure that treatment is tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Matthew’s psychotherapy training allows him to work with a wider range of issues, ranging from trauma, developmental issues, attachment issues and existential matters.

Matthew’s therapy style is flexible, with an emphasis on the relational elements which are evidenced to improve therapeutic outcomes. He tends to focus not only on the causation of the presenting problems but work towards finding appropriate solutions to both short- and long-term issues.

Paddy came into recovery himself in 2016 and has worked in a variety of roles in the addiction treatment field since 2017. He holds full accreditation with the BACP alongside a master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from Regent’s University London.

Being an Integrative Psychotherapist means he can listen with a trained ear and draw from a number of different psychological viewpoints to help you understand and better negotiate with your difficulties. Upholding an atmosphere of non-judgemental acceptance sits at the top of his list of priorities.

Over the past 7 years Paddy has worked with inpatients, outpatients and groups in several prominent rehabilitation centres. Alongside private practice and work in treatment centres he is employed as a therapist for the Metropolitan Police and also helps manage an NHS gambling service.

Paddy remains actively engaged with his own recovery, believes deeply in the principles of the 12-Step Programme and incorporates this philosophy into his approach where appropriate.

Phil has experience working with clients affected by addiction and compulsive behaviours, both within a residential rehab setting and within the community.

Phil’s approach uses evidence-based practices shaped to your requirements and personal situation to help you gain a stable foundation in recovery and enjoy the benefits this entails.

Phil is registered with the BACP and has a research interest in how clients perceive and experience therapy, particularly which aspects of therapy are useful for achieving lasting abstinence from addictive behaviour.

His approach is collaborative and aims — through empathy and warmth — to empower clients to develop inner resilience and strength, to find lasting recovery.

Sonya is from Cork, Ireland and has an honours degree (BSc) in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

She also has a diploma in Drugs/Alcohol Counselling Theory and Intervention Skills, and has worked as an Aftercare Facilitator for an addiction centre in Cork for several years. Sonya currently runs her own private practice and also works with a Prison Aftercare Organisation, helping clients to integrate into society after a prison sentence.

Fiona is an experienced, approachable psychotherapist specialising in addiction and trauma; she understands the emotional complexities of addiction and supports clients, and their families, to find positive lasting solutions with non-judgmental compassion and care.

Fiona uses Human Given psychotherapy, an approach which focuses on our emotional needs as human beings and draws on some of the best elements of approaches such as person centred therapy, CBT, NLP, ACT, trauma-informed and solution focused therapy. She is also trained in the use of the Rewind Technique for trauma/PTSD, motivational interviewing and a range of somatic, breathing & relaxation techniques, including guided imagery.

Fiona has worked within the substance misuse sector for a number of years and more recently with military veterans who have complex needs. Sessions are held gently with empathy, supporting clients on their recovery journey, providing a forum to express and process emotional distress, explore practical approaches, leaving them feeling listened to, optimistic and determined.

Ayşe is an experienced psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychological Sciences from Koc University and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Along with her therapeutic work, she has worked as a researcher and lecturer, bringing a comprehensive academic and practical approach to her practice. Her research focused on suicide and chronic pain, informing her compassionate approach to supporting clients with these complex issues. She has also worked in non-profit addiction treatment centers, helping individuals and families address the challenges of recovery.

Specializing in trauma and common mental health disorders, Ayşe works with individuals dealing with PTSD, chronic pain, bereavement, and a wide range of mental health difficulties. Trained in EMDR, Problem Solving Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, she tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, empowering them to achieve lasting psychological well-being and growth.

Since early 2024, she has been providing tele-therapy with CATCH Recovery, offering personalized, client-focused support through online sessions that ensure accessibility and flexibility for clients.

Dedicated to understanding the complexities of mental health, Ayşe offers a safe space for self-reflection, resilience, and the exploration of new possibilities for growth and healing.

Elizabeth is a qualified and accredited Recovery and Authenticity Coach, holding an ACC certification with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a CCAR RCP qualification with the International Association of Recovery Coach Professionals (IARCP). With over 20 years of experience in holistic wellness and 3 years of active recovery, she combines her personal journey of overcoming addiction with her professional expertise to guide others toward transformation.

Having battled her own struggles with substance and behavioural use disorders, Elizabeth draws from both personal experience and professional insight to empower others in their recovery. In addition to her work in residential treatment settings, she also facilitates continued care group programs and works 1:1 with clients navigating recovery in the ‘real world,’ offering guidance, support, and mentorship to those navigating the complexities of addiction, mental health, and self-discovery.

Elizabeth’s coaching is person-centred, transformational, and rooted in authenticity and compassion. She focuses on building self-trust, emotional resilience, and a deep connection to one’s authentic self, guiding individuals to uncover their true purpose and embrace a life of freedom, growth, and fulfilment. Recovery, for Elizabeth, is about embracing and accepting all that is whole within us, not about fixing what is broken. She empowers individuals to reconnect with their true selves, build emotional resilience, and find a deeper sense of purpose beyond sobriety. Through her work, Elizabeth supports clients in reclaiming their lives, rediscovering joy, and stepping into their fullest potential.

Elizabeth’s unique blend of expertise, lived experience, and genuine compassion has made her a trusted mentor for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives, free themselves from past limitations, and step boldly into a future of personal growth and empowerment.

Michael is a CCAR® Recovery Coach Professional (RCP), Recovery Coach Supervisor, Integrative Counsellor and Relationship Therapist specialising in Somatic Trauma Therapy.

He has worked in NHS short-term therapy services and with young people in residential rehab, supporting their recovery from substance & process addictions.

Michael’s own recovery was inconsistent and painful for a few years until entering residential treatment, working the programme and incorporating the principles he learnt there into his work & family life. He is now 10 years clean and sober.

Currently, as well as his private practice, Michael works with various homeless charities, providing individual addiction therapy for their clients and facilitating group work for the staff.

In his role as a Recovery Coach, Michael provides a personalised mentoring and guidance programme to support long-term recovery from addictions.