Meet the Team

Nicola is the Centre’s Operations Manager, responsible for the charitable and business requirements of the organisation and making sure the Centre provides the services the local community need for people who are affected by cancer. Nicola manages the staff team, the funding and finances, and is responsible for service development and maintaining quality standards. Nicola joined the organisation in 2009 and has held various positions within the Centre.

Sam is a professional counsellor. She co-ordinates and mentors our team of counsellors, supervising the overall counselling service.  Sam also runs our children and young people’s service, working closely with local schools, providing sessions for young people when their lives are affected by cancer. Sam joined us in 2017 and has developed and nurtured our counselling offer to the professional service it is today.

Becci job shares the role of Centre Co-ordinator with Karen, working Wednesday to Friday. Becci also makes sure the Centre runs smoothly from day to day, providing empathetic listening and support. she is also responsible for welcoming new people to our service, facilitating our peer support groups, and monitoring and recording Centre activity.

Maureen is our Outreach & Engagement Worker. Her role takes her out into the community to share information about the Centre and its services with those who may benefit from some support.  You may see her in shopping centres, doctors surgeries, community centres or any health and wellbeing events throughout the borough.