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Jamie is a qualified counsellor and supervisor in private practice, with many years' experience in teaching counselling. He works in a person-centred modality with an interest and focus in existential ways of working with clients, TA and Jungian theory.

Jamie holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. He has a small private practice of clients and supervisees, and is the group supervisor for Mid Kent Mind.

Nicky brings over 40 years of teaching experience alongside her counselling and supervision work.

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She is known for her warmth, professionalism and commitment to supporting both students and fellow tutors.

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Her experience helps students feel supported while maintaining the professional standards required in counselling training.

I have been involved in therapy work for over 35 years and am passionate about both physical and mental wellbeing. My teaching career started in 2002 and I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the courses I have delivered.  I also deliver Mental Health First Aid courses to organisations to support their staff.  It is so incredibly rewarding working with students on their journey to become counsellors, and such a privilege to share in their successes. 

Clare is a qualified, Person-Centred Counsellor (MBACP) who specialises in working with Children and Young People, in addition to her Level 4 diploma, she holds an advanced, Level 6 Specialist Diploma in counselling Children and Young People. Clare's prime focus is working with neurodiversity; she adopts an integrative approach and is developing her own neurodiversity-affirming practice where she combines creativity and the natural world to support her young clients explore and connect with their thoughts and feelings. Clare is a qualified adult education tutor with experience of developing and delivering CPCAB Level 2 and 3 courses both online and in person. She balances her teaching with her role as a school counsellor. When not working, Clare likes to switch off by walking her dog, she enjoys yoga and open-water swimming (when it’s not too cold).

Oli is a person-centred counsellor and Level 2 and 3 CPCAB tutor. His teaching is relational, creative, and curiosity-led, grounded in the belief that counselling skills are best learned through experience, dialogue, and reflection. 

In class, he uses discussion, ethical dilemmas, and game-based learning to explore theory in ways that feel alive and relevant. He encourages continually questioning and critically thinking about how theory meets human complexity, always with empathy at its heart.

Oli places strong emphasis on self-awareness and readiness for practice, supporting learners to develop both competence and confidence. Alongside teaching, he maintains his own counselling practice, gaming company and ongoing supervision.

His personal ethos is, “I believe we are all both the hero and the storyteller of our lives, growing through choice, relationship, and shared meaning.”

After ten years in a fast-paced commercial world, becoming a parent gave me the clarity to retrain as a therapist. I realised my true passion had always been people — understanding what shapes us, challenges us, and helps us grow. This curiosity, along with a genuine desire to support others, led me to pursue my counselling qualifications.

I have the privilege of working with Mind, where I support clients facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. Mind has strengthened my belief in the power of compassionate support, deepening my commitment to creating a safe space for anyone who needs it.

In 2026, I will be complementing my client work with tutoring, supporting and mentoring counselling students as they begin their training. I balance my counselling and tutoring roles with the everyday realities of being an ever-busy mum of two.

Polly has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about delivering course content in an engaging, accessible, and supportive way. She works as a person-centred counsellor, specialising in working with children and young people.

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Polly enjoys supporting students as they build their counselling skills, enabling them to gain confidence and develop both professionally and personally throughout their learning journey.