Our Team

Our team members bring extensive expertise in their fields and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals while delivering an exceptional experience in every aspect of your personalised pathway.
Dr Brian Solts
Consultant Psychologist & Clinical Advisor

Brian is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) and the Group Analytic Society International (GASI).

He is also a qualified individual & group IPT practitioner, supervisor and a member of IPT-UK  and the International Society for IPT (ISIPT) as a Practitioner Psychologist and regulated by the Health & Care Professions Council (PYL21151) as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Michael Griffiths
Lead Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Advisor

Michael is a qualified Mental Health Nurse, registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC - 88K0005S) and 30 years' experience delivering mental health care and patient education in the NHS.

He is trained in a range of psychological therapy models including Cognitive Behavioural, Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Group Analytical Psychotherapy.

Carol Armit
Mental Health Nurse & Client Advocate

Carol is a qualified Mental Health Nurse, registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC - 87KO397S). With over 37 years of extensive experience spanning NHS settings in large acute hospitals and community care, Carol brings a depth of knowledge and a steadfast commitment to personalised, evidence-based mental health support.

Kat Bryan
Mental Health Nurse & Client Advocate

Kat Bryan is a qualified mental health nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC - 05I0235S). With over 17yrs experience, including working in forensic psychiatry and with postgraduate training in clinical decision making, Kat is well versed in assessment and care planning around a person’s holistic wellbeing.

Dr Sidra Choudhry
Counselling Psychologist

Dr Sidra Chaudhry is Health and Care Professions Council registered as a Practitioner Counselling Psychologist, British Psychological Society, registered as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a Doctorate in Professional Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 10 years’ experience.

Elif Ebeoglu
Senior Psychotherapist

Elif Ebeoglu is registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UCKP - 2011164590) and accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP - 024465). Elif has 20 years' experience with specialist training including working with Trauma and Dissociative Disorders.

Elie Godsi
Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Elie Godsi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience in adult mental health. He is a Chartered Psychologist, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS - 032811) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - PYL05480).

Vivienne Harte
Senior Psychotherapist

Vivienne Harte is a UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited/registered (UKCP - 00313300) individual and group psychotherapist and a full member of the Institute of Group Analysis where she has been a teacher, tutor, supervisor and convenor. Vivienne has over 25 years clinical experience working both in private practice and NHS Mental Health Services, and particular expertise in helping people deal with trauma.

Dr Karen Holmes
Senior Psychologist

Dr Karen Holmes is a chartered psychologist, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS - 129832), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP - 100038), and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - PYL24217). With over 15 years’ experience and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Karen specialises in integrative approaches and helping clients deal with trauma.

Aaron Le-Flay
Movement Specialist & Personal Trainer

Aaron is a highly experienced personal trainer with 12 years of expertise in the fitness industry. Specialising in functional movement and strength conditioning training, he is dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored, effective, and sustainable programs.

Jiva Masheder
Mindfulness Specialist

Jiva Masheder is a highly qualified and experienced practitioner who has supported the general public since 2009. Jiva trained at The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor, Exeter University and Oxford Mindfulness Centre, is registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches, and specialises in helping people with anxiety, low-self esteem, and general overwhelm.

Nicky Mouat
Mindfulness Specialist

Nicky Mouat is a Registered Nurse (both Adult Nursing and Mental Health) with 30 years’ experience of working in both mental health and general nursing for the NHS and in Australia. Nicky is also formally trained as a mindfulness teacher, registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches, with 10 years’ experience, works as a supervisor for the Mindfulness Network, and is an assessor of mindfulness teachers in training for the Oxford Mindfulness Centre.

Helen McNamara
Sleep Specialist

Helen McNamara is a highly specialist occupational therapist and sleep expert, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - OT69323). She has dedicated her career to improving clients' sleep quality and health in both NHS and private sleep clinics since 2017. With a background in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and behaviour change strategies, Helen takes a comprehensive approach to sleep support, carefully tailoring her methods to each client’s unique needs and challenges.

Kala Patel
Senior Psychotherapist

Kala Patel is a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS - NCS18-06468) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP - 00522273). With over 27 years of experience, Kala is skilled in Person-Centred and Transpersonal therapies and holds extensive training in areas including trauma, HIV/AIDS support, and Equality, Death and Dying.

Dr Boguslaw Potoczny
Psychotherapist

Dr Boguslaw Potoczny is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and group analyst, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP - 2011189368) and a member of the Institute of Group Analysis. With over a decade of experience, Dr Potoczny has a background in social science research, with a PhD in the field, which enhances his understanding of the broader social contexts influencing individuals and groups.

Vanessa Vartanian
Counselling and Clinical Psychologist

Vanessa Vartanian is a seasoned Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - PYL21948). With over 20 years of experience, she is dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective mental health care through an integrative relational approach.

Dr Ian Dodd
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr Ian Dodd is recognised for his ability to solve complex organisational problems, having held global and leadership roles at some of the world’s largest and most notable companies including Procter and Gamble, PwC (Management Consulting), Capital One, Skype, Microsoft and Expedia.

Ian is also a workplace mental health activist campaigning for employers to move away from ‘green washing’ with superficial mental health programmes to substantive discussions about the mental health of their workforce and meaningful and impactful employee support programmes. He is active in supporting and counselling those recovering from a workplace related mental health injury.

Dr David Cox
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Dr David Cox has built a career at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business. A graduate of Cambridge and Imperial Medical School, David began his career as a doctor in a busy central London Emergency Department. After several years of front-line medical practice, he transitioned into management, starting with McKinsey & Co.

Returning to the NHS, he gained valuable experience in strategic and operational roles before turning his focus to digital health. He founded his own health app company and went on to hold senior positions, including Chief Medical Officer at Headspace, Vice President at Audible, and Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer at Closed Loop Medicine—a company using AI to optimise digital and pharmaceutical therapies.

Darcie Tanner
Chief Marketing Officer

Darcie Tanner's career has spanned the intersection of marketing, wellness, and digital transformation. With over two decades of senior marketing experience, she specialises in brand development, growth strategy, and client-focused digital solutions.

Having led digital and market expansion initiatives across the UK, Europe, and globally, her background includes agency and advertising roles, where she drove measurable growth in health, wellness, and tech sectors.

Her commitment to mental health awareness and cross-functional collaboration guides her passion to provide impactful, transformative experiences that align with client needs and industry trends.

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