Who We Are
Joanna Buckland
Founder, Training Developer and Qualified Therapist​​
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Professional Experience
Lived Experience
- Vast experience supporting individuals and teams with counselling, training and strategic programs focused on overcoming barriers to health, wellbeing, and performance. - Extensive experience in recruitment and HR industries at strategic level. - Worked with Accenture and VSO to enhance corporate social responsibility initiatives tackling social inequalities. -Co-developed an award-winning NHS Wellbeing College. -Jo’s blend of business acumen, social advocacy, and mental health expertise has crafted effective strategies that enable individuals, organisations, and communities to achieve lasting wellbeing.
Drawing on her personal experience of overcoming significant adversity in her younger life, Jo understands the importance of building resilience and facing challenges head-on. This deep understanding is the foundation of her integrated health approach, which focuses on the connection between mind, body, and environment to achieve lasting well-being. With over 20 years of experience, Jo has developed effective techniques that build mental resilience and promote measurable health improvements. Jo’s approach addresses the mind, body, and environment. She leads by example, staying highly active through netball, gym workouts, and running, while incorporating mindfulness practices into her daily routine. Jo has also created a work environment that supports positive mental health, benefiting both her and her team.
Sophie Margetts
Qualified Counsellor and Project Innovator
Professional Experience
-Over 4 years of one-to-one experience of suupporting people overcome common experiences that impact our health and wellbeing like anxiety, depression, and trauma. -Skilled in working with both young people and adults, delivering personalised counselling to help clients reach their goals. -Dedicated to enhancing client experience through customer-focused roles, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an exceptional service. - experienced in developing events that bring bring people together to build connections and a sense of purpose. Soph is looking forward to sharing her latest event launching later this year. Stay tuned for 'Soul Full'- coming soon!
Lived Experience
Personal Insight: Sophie brings a unique perspective to her professional role, shaped by her own journey. This lived experience equips her to offer authentic empathy and intuitive support, allowing her to connect with clients on a meaningful level. Her personal experiences enable her to navigate client challenges with a deeper understanding, providing guidance that is grounded in real-life experience. Soph maintains an active lifestyle, regularly attending the gym, enjoying long walks with her Frenchie, Willow, and indulging her passion for food by creating delicious meals with her family.
Ashley Gallimore
Trainee Psychotherapist and Researcher
Professional Experience
Lived Experience
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-Holding a first-class degree in psychology, and currently studying for a masters degree at UWE to become a psychotherapist and a psychologically informed researcher. Holds a student membership with the BACP. -Skilled in providing individual counselling for people dealing with common mental health difficulties. Experienced in running peer support services that improve health and wellbeing, including those commissioned by Public Health Dorset. Ability to manage business enterprises including operational management, strategic planning, and partnership building.
Shared experience: Inspired by her own life experiences, Ashley finds deep fulfilment in supporting her clients as they explore their inner selves, understand their experiences, and work towards their goals. Holistic Lifestyle: Ashley recognises the importance of the relationship between mind and body and integrates this understanding into her lifestyle. Ashley loves being active and practices self care through equestrian sports, yoga, time with her animals and other outdoor activities
Bex Fawcett
Bookings Team Admin and Office Assisstant
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Bex is the driving force behind our organisation. She's the go-to person when it comes to making sure things run smoothly and works tirelessly to create operational processes that align our business functions with our values. But Bex isn't limited to admin tasks. She's also been part of research projects in the mental health field, showing her commitment to meaningful work. With qualifications in business administration and event management, Bex is all about staying ahead. Beyond the desk, Bex has a talent for orchestrating events of up to 400 attendees flawlessly. Bex also has 11 years of experience as an Executive Assistant at Director Level, and as an Office Manager. Bex’s journey speaks volumes about her dedication and expertise. Her knack for details, super organisation skills, and ability to juggle multiple tasks means we can deliver a high-quality service we’re proud of. Bex's mix of skills, experience, and passion make her an absolute gem on our team.
