CEO, Counsellor & Supervisor

“I am the Chief Executive Officer and have been with Focus since 2013. Alongside managing Focus, I also see individual clients and couples and supervise counselling trainees. It’s a real honour to lead Focus and be a part of our team. Outside of Focus, I love to be in the countryside walking, gardening and being with my family.”

Practice Manager at Focus Frome & Counsellor

“I have been a counsellor with Focus since 2017, and became the Frome Practice Manger in September 2019., having harboured a passion to bring affordable person-centred counselling to my home town of Frome. I have also helped set up, develop and manage Frome Active & In Touch, which seeks to combat loneliness & isolation. In my spare time I enjoy walks and wild water swimming.”

Practice Manager at Focus Bath & Counsellor

“Having started as a trainee at Focus in 2017, I quickly become an employed counsellor for them, and now have taken on the role as Practice Manager. I love the way in which Focus has supported so many different people, for more than 20 years. I feel it is a huge honour to help carry the legacy forward into the next chapter. Away from work I have a very full family life and am one of those mad runners who enjoys running as a way of relaxing.”

Office & Finance Manager

“I have been Office & Finance Manager at Focus since February 2018, having spent most of my career in office management, admin and logistics. I love working for Focus because I support the aims and values of the charity completely, believing wholeheartedly in affordable counselling for all. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, running and spending time with my children and grandchildren.”

Practice Manager at Focus Wells & Counsellor

Joining in November 2023, I  am the newest member of the Focus Team. I am delighted to be part of a vibrant organisation committed to making Counselling financially accessible to all in our communities. I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Trinity University in Chicago. My especial love is the church family I pastor in Wells. When I get to play, my favourite pastimes are to be at the seaside; scuba diving, growing and arranging beautiful flowers and reading with my two cats on my lap.

Chairman

Andrew joined as a trustee in January 2022, (having previously served as a trustee and Vice-Chairman of Julian House) and was appointed Chairman in April 2022. His background is in business, having led organisations in Plc, Private Equity & Public Sector environments, latterly as CEO of The Royal Mint. His passions are sport - supporting Bath Rugby & Aston Villa, and helping the socially excluded & disadvantaged through his role at Focus.

Trustee

“I have been a trustee and the treasurer of Focus since early 2020. A chartered accountant by training, I spent most of my career in the Far East working in aviation and banking before coming back to Bath in 2001 to work in the City. I am passionate about the work Focus does every day to help and advise people.”

Trustee

“I am a former High Sheriff of Somerset and am currently a Deputy Lieutenant, as well as being Chairman of the Holburne Museum and Deputy Chairman of the American Museum & Gardens. I have been a Trustee at Focus for many years now, I’m really proud of how it’s grown from a small charity to what it is today.”

Trustee

“ My career background in Human Resources, both in the private and public sectors, provide useful experience and skills to offer to the Focus Board of Trustees. I am passionate about what we do, namely providing affordable, highly professional counselling to significant numbers of clients in a variety of critical areas. I would highlight our local schools work where we support many young people and help them deal the challenges of everyday life. “

My early career was in education where I championed inclusivity for all children/students in their educational journey. My later career was as a psychotherapist, both in the public sector and in private practice. again inclusivity for all who sought counselling was something very important to me and it is a delight to see Focus Counselling Service driving this.

I have recently retired to enjoy travel, my garden and two small grandaughters. I am excited to be a part of a committed and engaging team and hope my earlier experiences and skills will contribute to Focus Counselling.