Our Trauma Specialist Therapy Team of highly trained, experienced, compassionate clinicians are led by our Founder and Managing Director; Multi-award-winning, BABCP accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist, Viola Masona.
Our therapy team
Viola (Musungo) Masona
Lead Clinician
Specialities
Trauma & PTSD ⋅ Childhood ⋅ Relationships & family ⋅ Stress ⋅ Depression ⋅ Anxiety
About me
As an authentic and compassionate therapist, I am very passionate about mental health. My aim is to work with individuals struggling with trauma and any other associated psychological difficulties in a way that promotes their personal growth and meaningful recovery.
Viola (Musungo) Masona
Lead Clinician
Specialities
Trauma & PTSD ⋅ Childhood ⋅ Relationships & family ⋅ Stress ⋅ Depression ⋅ Anxiety
About me
As an authentic and compassionate therapist, I am very passionate about mental health. My aim is to work with individuals struggling with trauma and any other associated psychological difficulties in a way that promotes their personal growth and meaningful recovery.
Angela Chandler
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a person-centered therapist with over 7 years of experience working with addiction, depression, suicide prevention and trauma. I'm qualified in Drugs and Alcohol counselling, (CFD) Counselling for Depression and trained in Couples Therapy for Depression Counselling (CTFD).
Angela Chandler
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a person-centered therapist with over 7 years of experience working with addiction, depression, suicide prevention and trauma. I'm qualified in Drugs and Alcohol counselling, (CFD) Counselling for Depression and trained in Couples Therapy for Depression Counselling (CTFD).
Charlotte Dunkel
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and have over 6 years experience working within NHS IAPT services. I have experience working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD and Social Phobia.
Charlotte Dunkel
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and have over 6 years experience working within NHS IAPT services. I have experience working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD and Social Phobia.
Evelyn Greaves
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a warm and friendly individual who thrives on self-motivation and resilience. I enjoy meeting people, being supportive and assisting others experiencing limiting conditions resulting in difficulties coping with the storms we all face at some point in life’s journey.
Evelyn Greaves
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a warm and friendly individual who thrives on self-motivation and resilience. I enjoy meeting people, being supportive and assisting others experiencing limiting conditions resulting in difficulties coping with the storms we all face at some point in life’s journey.
Michelle Dadachanji
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I'm really passionate about what I do because I believe that everyone has unlimited potential inside them and it's my job to support you in unlocking this. I'm an experienced integrative International Therapist, Coach, and Supervisor and I create a safe, supportive, nourishing, and empathetic environment.
Michelle Dadachanji
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I'm really passionate about what I do because I believe that everyone has unlimited potential inside them and it's my job to support you in unlocking this. I'm an experienced integrative International Therapist, Coach, and Supervisor and I create a safe, supportive, nourishing, and empathetic environment.
Alisha Chikuti Sinclair
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a BABCP registered psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. I offer it to support with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, BDD, habit disorders. I am trained to support people with long term physical health problems that may be impacting mental health.
Alisha Chikuti Sinclair
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a BABCP registered psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. I offer it to support with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, BDD, habit disorders. I am trained to support people with long term physical health problems that may be impacting mental health.
Katherine Higginson
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist who has worked in mental health for more than 20 years. During my career, I have worked in various settings in the UK, Australia and New Zealand; in the community, in hospitals and prisons. I specialise in helping people with complex needs.
Katherine Higginson
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist who has worked in mental health for more than 20 years. During my career, I have worked in various settings in the UK, Australia and New Zealand; in the community, in hospitals and prisons. I specialise in helping people with complex needs.
Angela Marston
Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am Angela, a degree-level qualified Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I have trained in a range of therapeutic models, including person-centered and CBT Techniques; my passion is in EMDR trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and all other related traumas.
Angela Marston
Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am Angela, a degree-level qualified Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I have trained in a range of therapeutic models, including person-centered and CBT Techniques; my passion is in EMDR trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and all other related traumas.
Lisa Badman Dunphy
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
Are you looking to explore your motivations, anxieties, depressive moods, and relationships? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the challenges life presents? I believe that through openness and talking therapy, we can search for meaning leading to greater self-awareness, growth, and change.
Lisa Badman Dunphy
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
Are you looking to explore your motivations, anxieties, depressive moods, and relationships? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the challenges life presents? I believe that through openness and talking therapy, we can search for meaning leading to greater self-awareness, growth, and change.
Rebecca White
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I have over 8 years of experience working as a psychological therapist within NHS Talking Therapies services, and integrated teams that support clients who 'fall between the gaps' of primary and secondary care mental health NHS services. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Rebecca White
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I have over 8 years of experience working as a psychological therapist within NHS Talking Therapies services, and integrated teams that support clients who 'fall between the gaps' of primary and secondary care mental health NHS services. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Our support staff
Shanai
Admin Support Assistant
About me
I am a psychology graduate who is ambitious and motivated. I am passionate about mental health and excited to be part of the Fresh Start admin team. Having studied Child Development MSc, I am specifically interested in the effect childhood trauma has on the brain.
Shanai
Admin Support Assistant
About me
I am a psychology graduate who is ambitious and motivated. I am passionate about mental health and excited to be part of the Fresh Start admin team. Having studied Child Development MSc, I am specifically interested in the effect childhood trauma has on the brain.
Lianney
Admin Assistant
About me
I am an Admin Assistant, a great team player, and a hard worker. I am very excited to be part of the Black Minds Matter UK Movement. I thrive under pressure and I am very passionate about my role, working towards understanding more about evidence-based psychological treatment.
Lianney
Admin Assistant
About me
I am an Admin Assistant, a great team player, and a hard worker. I am very excited to be part of the Black Minds Matter UK Movement. I thrive under pressure and I am very passionate about my role, working towards understanding more about evidence-based psychological treatment.
Trish
Admin Support
About me
I have a background in psychology, having studied it as an undergraduate. This is where I realised how individuals lived experience has an impact on their mental health and well-being. From this moment my passion to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I am now currently training to be a Social Worker.
Trish
Admin Support
About me
I have a background in psychology, having studied it as an undergraduate. This is where I realised how individuals lived experience has an impact on their mental health and well-being. From this moment my passion to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I am now currently training to be a Social Worker.
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Our incredible team is ready to support you on your journey.
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Gatcombe House, Copnor Rd,
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