Gavin Cooper: Manager Director

Gavin is our Managing Director and also one of the founding members of TTP; it has been his privilege to see the organisation grow. Following on from a 20 year career in the IT industry, whilst on a 3 year sabbatical Gavin was drawn to take up studies in the field of counselling – with the benefit of hindsight his plan was to ensure a far more fulfilling future.

A big part of Gavin’s role today is to ensure that TTP grows at a sustainable rate and maintains its position as market leader and employer of choice for those that excel in the treatment profession.

Tom Kirkwood: Chief Executive, Strategic Development

Tom has a diverse business background predominantly based in sales and marketing. With an MBA from Ashridge Management College, Tom’s role is to develop government relationships and encourage adoption of the TTP Recovery Community model.

Tom is an advocate of Recovery and choice for service users throughout the UK.

Dr Barny Edohasim: Medical Lead

Prior to joining Trust the Process, Dr Barny has had a wealth of experience in Substance Misuse/Addiction Psychiatry over many years across the UK, following completion of Basic Specialist Training in Psychiatry. He has worked in Drug Research and is currently involved with postgraduate studies in the Addictions and is a member of the Society for the Study of Addictions among others.

Jef Mullins: Group Treatment Manager

Jef joined Trust the Process in March 2007 as a counsellor in our Luton centre. There he progressed to centre manager, where he is now the CQC registered manager, before becoming the first Group Treatment Manager as we expanded from 3 to 10 centres. He has double diplomas in psychodynamic counselling from Westminster Pastoral Foundation and the University of Hertfordshire and was the first practitioner in the UK to be accredited with the NVQ 4 Leadership, Management for Care Services and a SMART recovery facilitator. Before becoming a counsellor, Jef was a drama, dance and English teacher, headmaster in Spain and ran an Arts Festival in the south of England.

David Durand: Operations Manager

David is responsible for: Our Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2008), Health and Safety, Projects, Procedures and Operations.

Qualified as: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Technician – Mechanical and Electrical. Holds qualifications in: Organisation and Methods, IT Training, Software programming, CIPD certificated Trainer, Project Manager, Management and Health and Safety.

Suzanne Peak: Housing Director

Suzanne has worked at Trust the Process Counseling Centre since August 2006 and is responsible for the management of housing and also the administration departments. With over 12 years State Benefit and 10 years Property Management Experience. Suzanne is responsible for housing and accommodation in Warrington, Wirral, Coventry, Bradford, Sefton, Chorley, Lancaster, Shefford and Thames Clinic.

Joe Mist: Human Resources Coordinator

Joe is responsible for HR and Training. He joined TTP in September 2011 after having worked in HR in the public and charity sectors for over 20 years. An honours graduate and Chartered Member of the CIPD, Joe’s aim is to build on the outstanding dedication of its team to make TTP the employer of choice in its field.

Angela Cochrane: Senior Administrator

Angela started with Trust the Process in April 2010. She has a Diploma in Personnel Management and uses this in her administrative role in supporting the entire Centre. Her time is split between Personnel, Finance and payroll, so she is also involved on a daily basis with processing accounts.

Angela thoroughly enjoys her position at TTP and she loves to work with happy positive people.

David Peacock: Performance and Compliance Manager

David joined Trust the Process in January 2007, he is a qualified and experienced addiction specialist, trained in addiction psychology and counseling. He is currently conducting research for a Msc. Dedicated to promoting a recovery community where each individual is able to learn and change, finding new ways live drug and alcohol free. David is responsible for monitoring the performance of TTP treatment, focusing on outcomes and identifying areas in which to improve and grow. David is also responsible for assisting TTP in complying with Governmental Standards.

Dale Conlon: Senior Admissions Counsellor and Marketing Manager

Dale joined the TTP Group, in January 2009. His main role is to work directly with families and individuals from entering detox and during their stay in rehab. Dale also undertakes all and oversees all external marketing and website development.

Due to his own experiences, Dale embarked on a vocation in the drug and alcohol field seven years ago. He has worked in the UK, Europe and North America in both 12 step and non 12 step holistic and therapeutic based residential rehab units and medical detox units.

Dale is always available to answer any questions that you may have about our detox, rehab and counselling programmes.

Chris Simonite: Senior Admissions Counsellor

Chris embarked on a career in the Drug and Alcohol field owing to personal experiences of Drug and Alcohol related trauma. Having completed a CertHE at Sheffield Hallam University in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Substance Misuse, Chris joined TTP to work in the admissions department, supporting individuals and families through the sometimes challenging task of entering into treatment.

Chris is available 7 days a week, at all times day and night to answer any questions that you might have about treatment.

Dawn Moore: Statutory Admissions Manager South

Dawn joined the TTP team in June 2009 and brought with her a wealth of understanding and experience of the drug and alcohol recovery world. Dawn works closely with Public Health, DAAT and Adult Social Care teams across London, the South East, the South West and Eastern regions and is responsible for managing and coordinating service user referrals from these areas.

Dawn ensures that all referring agencies and their service users receive first class service during the referral, assessment and admission process and that multi-agency working and client care co-ordination is managed efficiently throughout the service users’ time with TTP.

Steven Scorah LLB (Hons): Detox Admissions Manager North

Steven trained in the British Army as a nurse, specializing in trauma care and management, working extensively in third world arenas. He then progressed to take up a career with fire and rescue services. He soon after completed a degree in law which led to careers with Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter, Age Concern and finally specializing in housing law with a local authority housing advice unit. Steven has a registered mangers qualification and is the CQC registered manager of TTP Bradford.

Steven became involved with substance misuse services via the voluntary route. From this a desire to work in this area developed and Steven has been a substance misuse practitioner for several years in all tiers of services. His role is to manage the clinical integrity of the referral process, to ensure that the contractual obligations are met. Including referrer support, streamlining the systems and referral pathways, providing help in setting up pre-detox support groups, aftercare and supporting the specialist with regards to detox admissions.

Andy Tutte: Statutory Admissions and Recovery Community Services Manager (North)

Andy joined TTP in Feb 2010. He has previous experience with drug treatment working within adult specialist prescribing services for the NHS and with young people with substance misuse issues. Andy is passionate and very excited about creating a recovery community within Sefton with TTP. He is qualified as a youth and community worker and gained an accreditation in substance misuse work via FDAP. Andy also has experience working in mental health with adults and young people in an inpatient setting.

Currently, Andy is 2 years into studying at Salford University to gain a BA Honors’ Degree in Social Work. Andy somehow finds time to train and compete in triathlon events.

David Chapman: Admissions Assistant South

David joined the TTP Team in July 2011. David’s Role is to take care of all administration and to support the Admissions Managers with referrals and clients in the South. To ensure smooth running of the admission and assessment process in a highly professional and efficient way.

Diane White: Admissions Assistant North

Diane joined the TTP Team in July 2011. Diane’s Role is to take care of all administration and to support the Admissions Managers with referrals and clients in the North, Midlands, Scotland and Wales. To ensure smooth running of the admission and assessment process in a highly professional and efficient way.

Trust the Process Warrington:

Ben Raingill: Centre Manager, TTP Warrington

After a successful management career Ben joined the team in Warrington as a trainee counsellor. Ben's skills were quickly noticed and he took over as centre manager in April 2011. Coming from a heavily regulated industry, Ben is no stranger to quality assurance and working to necessary standards. Ben has a real enthusiasm for recovery and through personal experience is a passionate advocate of the TTP vision.

Terry Jeng: Senior Counsellor, TTP Warrington

Terry gained a BA (Hons) degree he then spent the next twelve month working with homeless people in St Anne’s detoxification centre, Leeds. At the same time he gained a post-graduate diploma in cross-cultural counseling and therapy. Terry then went on to work for a number of years in the criminal justice system where he worked in the field of addiction primarily in Prisons. Prior to coming to Trust the Process in July 2008 he worked in a day treatment facility, which was 12 Step based. Terry is now the senior counsellor at TTP Warrington.

Christopher Long: Primary Counsellor, TTP Warrington

Christopher came to TTP in October 2011 having previously worked in the field of addiction for many years, including a Detoxification Unit and 12 step treatment centre’s. Chris gained a counselling diploma and health social care qualifications. Christopher has been in 12 step recovery for many years and is a welcomed addition to an already successful team.

Rachel Flynn: Senior Administrator, TTP Warrington

Rachel has worked at TTP Warrington since August 2008 and is responsible for client benefits both social and housing, and a wide range of administrative duties. She finds every day a joy and loves watching the clients recover and re-build their lives.

Howard Jones: Administrator, TTP Warrington

Howard is an administrator who works alongside Rachel Flynn. Howard joined TTP Warrington in August 2010 and his main duties include:- carrying out house inspections to ensure all houses are kept to the required standards, assisting clients with social and housing benefits and other general administrative duties.

Howard has personal experience of the 12 step fellowship programme of recovery and treatment within TTP owing to his own experiences of Drug and Alcohol addiction. “TTP helped me to turn my life around, teaching me how to live life without Alcohol or Drugs, and to now be working for TTP is really a fantastic opportunity”.

Alle Tuffs: Support Worker, TTP Warrington

Alle joined TTP Warrington as a Support Worker in August 2011 after 14 months volunteering at our centre in Coventry. Alle has personal experience of addiction and recovery through treatment at TTP and living the 12 step program, which has given her a passion for working with others suffering from their addictions. Alle has brought her BA Hons degree and experience in the fields of education and care to the task. Her duties include facilitating groups and supporting the primary counselling team.

Sarah Woods: Sober Housing Officer, TTP Warrington

Sarah joined TTP Warrington in April 2009 as a Sober Housing Officer. Working at TTP has totally changed Sarah’s life for the better; it has given her encouragement and confidence which she felt she was lacking in the past. “It has helped me to help others like ourselves and give them hope for the future. Anything is possible if you are willing to go to any lengths to get clean!” Her main duties include overseeing our clients and houses in the evening. At the weekends Sarah and other colleagues facilitate big book studies groups, other creative workshops and therapeutic groups. This is fully supported by the primary counselling team.

Gordon Brown: Sober Housing Officer, TTP Warrington

Gordon joined TTP Warrington in January 2010 as a Sober Housing Officer. Gordon has personal experience of the 12 Step fellowship programme of recovery and treatment within TTP; due to his own experiences with Drug and Alcohol addiction. Gordon’s role includes creative and therapeutic workshops, Step Groups and Aftercare groups. Gordon is extremely passionate about recovery and enjoys seeing clients getting well.

Trust the Process Luton:

Trudy Sealy: Centre Manager, TTP Coventry and Luton

Trudy has worked in Drug and Alcohol services since 2006. She started as a counsellor, after completing her Counselling training in Guildford, Surrey, achieving an Advanced Higher National Diploma in Integrated Humanistic Counselling. She then went on to study Addiction Psychology and Counselling and completed the Certificate. Trudy has also completed Working with Families training and Management training. Trudy started her career in Addictions by counselling in drug and alcohol day care treatment and progressed to managing services and projects, moving through a number of roles in day services. Trudy is now managing 2 Community Rehabs and undertaking a Level 5 in Leadership of Health and Social Care Services.

Rosie O’Farrell: Senior Counsellor, TTP Luton

Rosie has a theoretical background in Psychodynamic Counselling having completed her diploma at Birkbeck College in London. Rosie then went on to complete a 3 year MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling at London Southbank University. Rosie draws on her experience of working for MIND prior to joining TTP Luton in July 2009. Rosie has now developed her role within TTP and takes the treatment lead role delivering a high quality standard of 12 Step care.

Danni Constantinou: Primary Counsellor, TTP Luton

Danni joined TTP Luton, in July 2011 bring with her experience or working with children and infants giving her a greater knowledge on early life. Due to her own experiences, Danni is passionate about recovery and has gained a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Westminster Pastoral Foundation in 2009. She will complete her Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice also at WPF in 2012.

Candice Vermooten: Secondary Counsellor, TTP Luton

Candice joined TTP in May 2011 after immigrating to England from South Africa. She completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology, and is qualified as a Psychologist. She has experience of working within alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre’s, community welfare, pregnancy crisis, and has worked with children with learning disabilities and autism.

Carol Doyle: Senior Administrator, TTP Luton

Carol Doyle has been working at TTP since June 2009. She is responsible for helping the clients with their benefits amongst many other things. Carol is the first port of call for any telephone calls which come into the centre. “I thoroughly enjoy my role here and hope to be here for many years to come!”

Kim Soper: Administrator, TTP Luton

Kim started working for TTP in December 2011 as the assistant administrator. Kim has gained NVQ’s in catering working within the industry for several years. The majority of Kim’s work is done assisting clients with benefits and social issues outside the normal of a treatment programme.

John Port: Support Worker, TTP Luton

John has been with TTP since 2010 progressing through volunteering, supporting clients and creating a music workshop. He is now working as a full time support worker, and is involved with all aspects of the therapeutic process. John is passionate about the 12 Steps and support clients in the recovery journey and is currently working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Kelly Winn: Sober Living Housing, TTP Luton

Kelly joined TTP in August 2008 as a volunteer as she felt able to offer support and guidance based on her own personal journey in recovery. She has attended counselling skills courses and is currently working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Kelly's main, role as part of the Sober Living Housing Team, is to offer out of hours support to the clients, evenings and weekends, working alongside the treatment team to deliver a high quality standard of care, assisting to enhance the lives of the clients and inspiring them to believe in themselves and the programme of recovery promoting the message "it can and will work, if you work it".

Norman Lamb: Sober Living Housing, TTP Luton

Norman joined TTP in September, 2011. He is a qualified Business Adviser / Mentoring and Guidance practitioner with over 25 years experience of working with those marginalised from society due to their drug and alcohol use, criminal activity and housing situation. Norman provides out of hours support to clients, evenings and weekends, working alongside the treatment team to deliver a high quality standard of care.

Clifford Weekes: Client Liaison Officer, TTP Luton

Clifford has been with TTP Counselling since November 2010 progressing through catering duties and volunteering. He is now in the position of Client Liaison Officer. Clifford’s duties include overseeing the general well being of clients, supporting the treatment and housing team with client issues. Clifford is passionate about his role as his personal experience of treatment was enhanced by the support of volunteers and support staff.

Steve Bartlett: Maintenance Caretaker, TTP Luton

Steve joined TTP in 2008 after completing his treatment in June 2007. Steve had spent the previous 6 months volunteering at TTP Luton before taking on the full time position of Maintenance caretaker. His primary duties include looking after the all treatment accommodation and the TTP centres. Steve’s work can be varied from gardening, painting and decorating, plumbing and general housing repairs. TTP are currently supporting Steve with a opportunity of furthering his education by enabling him to complete a NVQ 6129 level two plumbing course.

Trust the Process Coventry:

Connor Stagg: Counsellor, TTP Coventry

Connor studied for diploma in integrative counselling at Birmingham University; he then worked at Highpoint prison in Suffolk for 5 years, first working as a counsellor in the drug rehabilitation unit delivering individual and group treatment. Connor then managed the drug unit for a further 2 years. During his time in Suffolk he studied for a Diploma in experiential psychotherapy at the University of East Anglia, a study of the micro-steps of change and how this pertains to effective treatment outcome. Having ‘done his time’ in prison Connor was relocated to Somerset where he worked as a counsellor in a residential drug rehabilitation centre. Connor feels the results of TTP’s treatment approach thus far are a testimony to the potential for 12 step philosophy, counselling theory and practice to provide effective long term treatment results.

Ben Chalmers: Recovery Coach. TTP Coventry

Ben has had many years of personal experience of alcoholism and drug addiction. Ben left the construction industry and got into an OCN drug awareness course, where his passion for helping those still afflicted became apparent. Ben became a recovery coach after completing a trainee programme and worked as a volunteer when TTP first opened. Ben’s studies in counseling compliment an understanding of the 12 step program which helps in his work taking clients through our low intensity programme. Ben has maintained his commitment as a volunteer, facilitating AA groups in a local prison and it is his level of enthusiasm that helps him to inspire new clients and colleagues. Ben is enjoying his role at TTP and feels that he has finally found a career in which he is contented and settled.

Pam Mackintosh: Administrator, TTP Coventry

Pam is the Administrator. She came to TTP after working in Human Resources and has had many years experience working with people from all demographics, dealing with concerns and queries. Pam’s role involves supporting the clients in applying for benefits, working towards gaining secure housing and getting involved in voluntary work. Pam enjoys being one of the first people clients speak to at TTP and believes that as first impressions count her enthusiasm and approachability helps clients feel relaxed and welcome.

Rhian Llewelyn: Support Worker, TTP Coventry

Rhian went to Sheffield Hallam University and graduated in May 2011 with a degree in Psychology BSc. While attending the course Rhian completed her placement and then continued to volunteer at TTP. Rhian became a Support Worker in November 2011 and enjoys her role which includes facilitating the creative workshops and looking after general client wellbeing.

Andy Scott: Sober Living House Worker, TTP Coventry

Andy has been with TTP as a volunteer as he felt able to offer support and guidance based on his own personal journey in recovery. Andy role now includes greeting new clients, signposting and looking after the general welfare of the clients during out of hours. Andy is growing into his role and constantly learning new skills.

Jackie Fitzharris: Sober Living House Worker, TTP Coventry

Jackie has been with TTP as a volunteer and was pleased to be offered the position in November 2011. Jackie finds that her job has given her a new challenge in life and with the experience that she has had within her personal journey of recovery, she has a lot to offer the new clients and she is improving my skills.

Trust the Process Wirral:

Margy Hannaford: Centre Manager, TTP Wirral

Margy started working for TTP in March 2009. She has a diverse background in retail management, drugs and alcohol. Margy had worked as a community Drug & Alcohol Worker up to Management level. She was also a foster carer and had been for many years. Margy had experienced addiction within her own family and had a passion to help both those in addiction and their families.

Margy has a good knowledge of treatment provision in the Wirral and its local community. This has enabled her to identify the needs of the clients, their families and so help push TTP to the forefront of Recovery on the Wirral.

“There is no better feeling than seeing people from my community getting into recovery.”

Maria Carr: Group Counsellor, TTP Wirral

Maria Carr recently joined the Wirral Team after working just over 5 years as a counsellor, facilitating group therapy, family meetings and one to one counselling, in a 12 Step based day treatment centre.

Maria is in long term recovery, and is totally committed to a 12th step based treatment, through her own experience and all the clients she has worked with, empowering them to become aware of their choices, believing all people are equal.

On joining TTP Maria is excited and enthusiastic to be involved in a programme designed to provide the most comprehensive treatment for all alcoholics and addicts.

John Green: Recovery Coach, TTP Wirral

John came to work for the TTP early 2011 after working predominantly with the homeless in Liverpool initially as a drug and alcohol support worker, GP liaison and then as a training coordinator. After 6 years working with the homeless he felt it was time for a change and joined the TTP team in Wirral as a recovery coach.

Joanne Finch: Administrator, TTP Wirral

Joanne Finch has worked for TTP Wirral for a year, she was given a full-time contract in July 2009 after finishing her placement here as she was a fixer for the Social Partnership were she gained the following qualifications Health and social care level 3, NCFE level 2 Drug Awareness and have completed my Advice and Guidance NVQ 2. She deals with all Administration, social and housing issues for the clients. She looks forward to helping a lot more people on the Wirral into recovery.

Colette McLavey: Recovery Coach, TTP Wirral

Colette McLavey came into treatment in March 2009 she was the first graduate to complete 6 months at TTP Wirral. She was asked to stay on as a volunteer and has now been here for 11 months. She has now completed her NCFE level 2 Drug Awareness, and Health and Social level 3. She is now being trained in group work as a recovery coach.

Trust the Process Sefton:

Andrea Figueroa: Centre Manager and Counsellor, TTP Sefton

Andrea began working at TTP in August 2010 after working with survivors of sexual trauma and domestic violence, as well as in the NHS with young people suffering from mental health difficulties. Andrea has a BSc in Psychology, a NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care, a PgDip in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy, and is currently doing a Masters degree. In October 2011, Andrea progressed to become the Centre Manager of TTP Sefton, and is still conducting the majority of the counseling at TTP. Andrea is committed more than ever to empowering service users and to promoting recovery from addiction.

Cate Webb: Administrator, TTP Sefton

Cate joined TTP in October 2010 after working with adults with profound learning disabilities and also complex mental health needs. Cate also has a background in administration and also working within the benefits and welfare system. Cate has an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and also completed a common foundation year specialising in learning disabilities. Currently Cate is studying Counselling and is due to begin a Diploma in Counselling in September; also Cate is due to do a weekend course in EFT focussing on addictions. Although Cate is currently the receptionist at TTP she also gets involved in groups and her aim is to work higher within TTP as Cate does have a strong interest in clients and their recovery paths. Cate is excited to be a part of TTP and is excited about growing within the service.

Paddy Smith: Recovery Coach, TTP Sefton

Paddy joined TTP in November 2010 after working as a treatment mentor for the Single Point of Assessment, as well as a mentor in St Helens. Paddy’s educational history includes Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Its Applications Level 2, Treatment Mentor Training Level 2, as well as his Person-centred training. Paddy has a passion and love for helping people to discover their recovery journeys, and is a keen promoter of individuals making positive choices in their lives. Since joining TTP, Paddy feels that his role as a Recovery Coach has helped him to develop personally and professionally, and it gives him a real enjoyment of the job that he does. Recently, in partnership with CRI Southport, Paddy has begun to develop both low intensity and abstinent groups for service users in Southport, as everyone should have the opportunity to access a recovery model that will enable them to make positive changes in their recovery journey.

John McHugh: Recovery Coach, TTP Sefton

John joined TTP in August 2009 after gaining some experience in the addiction field training as a community support worker. Working in the field of addiction treatment was not John’s original intention, but has come about as part of his own journey of recovery. Having taken to this area of work quite naturally and finding it rewarding, recent years have seen John accumulate experience and qualifications in this area of work. These include NVQs level 3 and 2 in Health and Social Care and Advice and Guidance, Ncfe Drug Awareness level 2 and POVA level 2. At present John has just completed his certificate in counselling skills and is currently studying for his Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling and is enjoying the new challenges presented by the development of the Sefton TTP service.

Tony Deaville: Recovery Coach, TTP Sefton

Having been through treatment at TTP Wirral for a period of 6 months, Tony was asked to stay on as a volunteer and spent 2 years volunteering there, as well as for a drug service in the NHS. Tony became a full-time member of staff at Sefton TTP in November 2011 and is the newest addition to the team. Tony has gained various qualifications including Safer Injecting, Health and Social Care Level 3, Vulnerable Adult Training, and Blood Born Viruses, as well as many more. Tony really understands the challenges that people are faced with in recovery and really enjoys being able to help people to make positive movement.