Dr. John Wilson
Dr. John Wilson PhD. John has specialised in bereavement and loss for 20 years, as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. He is author of Supporting People through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners.
He completed his PhD in 2000 after six years of case study research with bereaved clients. John is a visiting research fellow at York St John University and Director of Bereavement Services at York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Clinic.
Since early March, John has taken a close interest in adapting the outcomes of his doctoral thesis to supporting clients bereaved of a loved one from Covid-19 and those bereaved from other causes during the lockdown.
With other counsellors he runs a closed support group on social media, for those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cathy McQuaid
Cathy McQuaid is a trainer, supervisor, psychotherapy training consultant and researcher. Her interest in research and training led to her first book What You Really Need to Know About Counselling and Psychotherapy Training: An Essential Guide published by Routledge in 2014. Her most recent research project has resulted her latest book Understanding Bereaved Parents and Siblings: A Handbook for Professionals, Family and Friends due out in May 2021. In addition to writing and researching Cathy runs a supervision and consultancy practice in the North West offering research, clinical and training supervision along with various CPD training courses and workshops.
Website | https://www.cathymcquaid.co.uk
Limor Augustine
Limor is a PhD candidate at York St John University. She is a mother, a woman of colour and a bereaved person whose qualitative work gathers narratives from people bereaved in the context of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Her work centres the experiences of Caribbean British and African British people who experienced a significant loss that was shaped by pandemic restrictions. Limor is committed to engaging with decolonial and antiracist work in her PhD and teaching and to connecting with individuals and communities undertaking this work.
Stefan Charidge aka 'The Metaphor Man'
Stefan is an internationally recognised facilitator and trainer and has been in private practice for over twenty years. Delivering trainings on various topics including Anger Management, Gestalt Therapy, Archetypes and Psychodrama, within many environments and online. He is an accredited psychotherapist and counselling and qualified supervisor, with a unique blend of Gestalt and Jungian therapy.
I am available for individual work, groups and Supervision (Ind or Group) as well as live workshops.
If you have an organisation that would be interested in a full day/weekend workshop, on one topic or another. Do get in touch.
Website | http://www.thepennymodel.com/
Facebook | @Gestaltskills
LinkedIn | Stefan Charidge AKA The Metaphor Man
Dr. Rachel-Rose Burrell
Dr. Rachel-Rose Burrell is an accredited, registered psychotherapist and author. She has a background in nursing and many years of experience in developing counselling services in the public, voluntary and faith sectors. She is currently Head of Psychotherapist within the Ministry of Justice. Dr. Burrell is a member of the leadership team at her local church and heads up the well-being service which she developed in 2019. She provides teaching and training on a range of topics including mental health awareness for churches, conflict management and counselling skills for leaders.
Dr. Burrell is the founder of Sozo Therapeuo a resource (primarily but not exclusively) for churches promoting, improving and maintaining good mental health awareness and support through education, training and therapy.
Website | www.sozotherapeuo.com
Dr. Delroy Hall
Dr. Delroy Hall has over three decades experience as a trained counsellor, teacher, and trainer. Over the last few years, he has become a published author on a range of topics mainly focusing on race, masculinity, developing mental fitness and suicide prevention. His first seminal book, Redemption Song: Illuminations of Black British Pastoral Theology and Culture looks at a range of issues through counselling and psychological insughts and a theological lens.
He has a private consultancy, Delwes Consultancy, offering counselling, personal development sessions, cultural competency and inclusive leadership, and other tailor-made training packages to suit a variety of situations. Primarily, Dr Hall is committed to dealing with human pain while developing trust, so people can recover and thrive. He has extensive experience in leading groups, developing teams, and is committed to teaching, training, and human development.
Website | www.delwes.com
Andy Langford
Andy Langford is the Clinical Director for Cruse Bereavement Care. Cruse is the largest bereavement support organization in the UK - providing support to those grieving, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Andy has worked in the voluntary sector for 23 years, in homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, and with older people. Andy has been a BACP accredited member for over 15 years, with over 17 years’ experience working directly with bereaved people. He holds qualifications in integrative counselling, cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical supervision, life coaching, and an MSc from Cass Business School. Andy’s experience includes private practice and training, as well as managing and directing services of many shapes and sizes! Andy has a passion for working with people experiencing suicidality, as well as young people in foster care (for whom he provides respite foster care, with his family).
Dr. Marion Wilson
Dr. Marion Wilson completed her Graduate Diploma and MA in Counselling, and Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision, at York St John University. In 2017 she undertook six months' research in a Category C prison to better understand the bereavement experiences of male prisoners. Marion is currently employed by Cruse Bereavement Support, managing the Grief Inside project. This MoJ-funded project aims to provide a range of bereavement support services across seven prisons, comprising Category B, C and D male establishments, as well as female open and closed prisons. The project is being evaluated by a team from the University of York St John and the University of Lincoln.
Papers published:
Wilson M, Johnston H & Walker L (2020) ‘It was like an animal in pain’: Institutional thoughtlessness and experiences of bereavement in prison. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 1-21.
Wilson M (2011) Exploring the efficacy of a bereavement support group for male, category C prisoners: a pilot study. Bereavement Care, 30(3): 10-16.
Wilson M (2010) ‘This is not just about death — it's about how we deal with the rest of our lives': Coping with bereavement in prison. Prison Service Journal, 190: 10-16.
Website | https://doi.org/10.1177/1748895820930755
Linda Magistris
CEO of the Good Grief Trust
Linda founded The Good Grief Trust following the death of her partner Graham in 2014, from a rare form of cancer. Linda’s personal grief led her to realise that more could be done to help the bereaved. By bringing together UK bereavement services and information in one place, the Trust’s vision is to ensure that anyone grieving under any circumstance can receive a choice of immediate support, tailored to their own personal experience, in order to help them to move forward with their lives.