LIGHTHOUSE43 Team
At Lighthouse43 we have a diverse staff team that have experience in many areas of counselling, training and well-being. All of our team members are qualified and experienced in their fields. This includes; counselling, training, tutoring and well-being consultancy. Our staff team can provide counselling for children, young people, adults, families and groups. they can also provide bespoke training on many areas of mental health and well-being, Mental Health First Aid training, and bespoke well-being consultancy for organisations.
‘Look for the Lighthouse’
Stephanie Garnham (she/her)
Counsellor and Director of Lighthouse43
Stephanie is a qualified and experienced counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Before training as a counsellor in 2010, Stephanie worked in Early Years education and successfully ran her own nursery. She now works with children, young people, adults, couples, and families, offering a supportive and trauma informed approach.
Stephanie is committed to ongoing professional development and values continual learning to deepen her knowledge across all areas of counselling. She has a particular interest in working with trauma, safeguarding and professional ethics.
Alongside her counselling work, Stephanie is also a counselling tutor and trainer, and enjoys supporting and training counsellors in trauma-informed practice.
Wayne Goodwin (he/him)
EMDR Accredited Practitioner and Director of Lighthouse43
Wayne has over 27 years’ experience of working in the military and public sectors, dealing with critical and traumatic incidents.
He is an Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Accredited Practitioner able to deliver both the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) and the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP), two specialist EMDR interventions designed to support people following traumatic experiences. He is an Accredited Professional member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK.
He is an experienced trainer in a variety of mental health and well-being subjects specialising in the delivery of Mental Health First Aid.
Wayne has had articles on mental health and well-being published as well as a chapter in a book and has addressed MPs at the House of Commons on the subject as part of World Mental Health Day.
Michelle Gilligan (she/her)
Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor
Michelle is a qualified counsellor and Professional Clinical counselling supervisor.
Before training as a counsellor, she has had a long career in the health and social care sector, as a community carer and then a field care supervisor and assessor.
Michelle has extensive counselling experience working with adults, couples, Young people and children, particularly looked after children who have experienced significant trauma.
Alongside counselling she is a Clinical counselling supervisor working and supporting other counsellors with their practice. Michelle also delivers therapeutic workshops to carers and foster carers.
Sam Simpson (she/her)
Counsellor
Sam is a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has experience in counselling adults on a wide range of life’s challenges, as well as children and young people, and is passionate about providing individualised support to others that enables them to be the best version of themselves. Alongside her counselling, Sam has worked with young people in schools for a number of years offering emotional support and teaching mindfulness and nature therapy. Prior to undertaking her counselling training, she spent a number of years supporting families with children diagnosed with life limiting illness and facilitating groups, workshops, and training around this. Sam also has extensive safeguarding experience from her previous career in social work and is a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Sam has a passion for running and her spare time is often spent in training for marathons and fundraising for charity.
Vicky Cathrew (she/her)
Counsellor
Vicky is a warm, friendly, and compassionate counsellor who offers a safe and supportive space for people of all ages. She is a qualified person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a particular passion for working with children and young people.
Before becoming a counsellor, Vicky worked in education for many years. Her experiences there inspired her to train in counselling, where she could support individuals more personally and help them navigate life’s challenges. She believes in the power of counselling to help people grow, heal, and make positive changes – and she feels privileged to be part of that journey with her clients.
Vicky is genuinely interested in each person she works with and brings warmth, kindness, and a non-judgemental attitude to every session. She tailors her approach to suit the unique needs of each individual, creating a space where they feel truly heard and supported.
Natasha Hilton-Quick (she/her)
Counsellor
Natasha is a qualified Level 4 CPCAB Therapeutic Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is continuing her professional development, now embarking on a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
She takes an integrative approach, adapting her methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Guided by a person-centred philosophy, Natasha believes that individuals hold the deepest understanding of their own experiences. She is committed to providing an empathetic and supportive space where clients can explore their paths to growth and empowerment.
Before beginning her counselling training, Natasha worked for 24 years as a qualified teacher, helping children and young people aged 5-18 reach their potential. Her long-standing dedication to supporting others has grown into a passion for mental health and personal development, which now inspires her counselling practice.
Helena Meikle (she/her)
Counsellor
Helena is a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Her commitment to supporting children and young people has led her to further her professional development with Relate, where she is undertaking a Post-Qualifying Certificate in Counselling Young People. She also works with adults who are facing a range of emotional and mental health challenges.
With a background in music as both a performer and educator, Helena has developed a therapeutic approach enriched by creative practice, working across a wide range of settings including special educational needs schools, young offenders’ institutions, prisons, and hospices.
She believes that our emotions are central to our wellbeing, and that developing a deeper understanding of them can lead to meaningful and lasting change. Helena works from an integrative perspective, enabling her to draw on a range of therapeutic modalities to meet the individual needs of each client.
Anna Hobbs (she/her)
Counsellor
Anna is a qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP, currently continuing her post-qualifying training at Waverley Abbey College, where she is working towards a BA (Hons) in Counselling and professional accreditation. Before training as a counsellor, she studied to be a classical musician and then went on to work in progressive education and alongside families who had faced significant trauma, both in the UK and cross culturally in Asia.
Anna brings a warm, gentle, and creative energy to the counselling room. She believes real change and growth happen through connection with others. Nurturing a genuine therapeutic relationship is therefore at the heart of her approach. Working in the here and now, she draws on relational neuroscience, attachment science, mindfulness, compassion, creativity and nature to help clients grow in self-awareness, reconnect with their own inner wisdom, and feel empowered to make their own choices and see lasting change in their lives.
She has a particular interest in working with people in caring or helping roles – parents, carers, educators, health care workers, pastoral and charity workers – as well as those affected by globally mobile living. Outside of counselling, Anna loves long walks in the woods, reading, good food, music, and time with loved ones.
David Allberry (he/him)
Student Counsellor
David is a student counsellor currently training on a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London. He is a member of the BACP and a certified Mental Health First Aider.
Before retraining, David spent over 20 years working in television, supporting people in high-profile, high-pressure environments, with a particular focus on wellbeing. This experience shapes his understanding of how stress, identity and performance can affect how we feel about ourselves.
David works in a relational way, grounded in person-centred values. He offers a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can talk openly and begin to explore what’s going on for them at a pace that feels right. He believes that being properly heard and understood can be the starting point for real change.
He is particularly interested in anxiety, identity, life transitions, and the pressure to hold things together in demanding environments.
Outside of counselling, David enjoys being by the sea, comedy, and spending time with loved ones.
Sarah Hammond (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Sarah is currently in her final year of training as a counsellor, working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Sarah has a degree in Social Science and Psychology and over 20 years’ experience working in education. She is training as an integrative counsellor, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches but holds a strong belief in the person-centred philosophy. She believes that the foundation of effective therapy lies in a safe, trusting, and respectful relationship, where clients feel heard and empowered to explore their own inner wisdom and find what is right for them.
Sarah is passionate about personal growth and development. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books that deepen her understanding of herself and the world around her. She believes that maintaining a curious and open mindset not only enriches her own life but also enhances her ability to connect with and support her clients.
Donna Harrison (she/her)
Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Donna qualified as an integrative Counsellor in 2009 and as a Clinical Supervisor in 2017. Since that time Donna has also qualified in EMDR therapy and working with couples as Relationship Counsellor.
Donna has broad experience in clinically supervising counsellors and healthcare professionals both on an individual basis and within a group setting – this has been via face-to-face meetings or online.
As a counsellor, Donna is experienced in working with trauma, in particular with perinatal issues [e.g. birth trauma/loss] and finds the adaptive information processing model of EMDR to be most helpful with symptoms of PTSD.
Alice Hawkins (she/her)
Counsellor
Alice is a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Before training as a counsellor, Alice worked for many years in schools offering both learning and emotional support. Alice has experience of counselling children, young people and adults and is passionate about continuing her personal development. Alice has particular experience of working with bereavement having previously worked as a counsellor for a local hospice.
Sarah Westlake (she/her)
Counsellor
Sarah is a qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP. Prior to counselling, Sarah worked in education, specialising in the emotional wellbeing of children and employees. Sarah has experience counselling children, young people and adults she has an interest in diversity and works hard to support clients to be heard. Sarah has an interest in working with survivors of abuse.
When Sarah is not working, she is a greyhound enthusiast and a trustee of retired greyhounds Canterbury, where she often walks the hounds.
Tom Marston (he/him)
Counsellor
Tom is a warm, down-to-earth counsellor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He is a registered member of the BACP and is currently working towards full accreditation. Alongside his practice, he is in the final stages of completing a Level 6 Diploma in Children and Young People.
Working integratively with a strong Gestalt focus, Tom centres his approach on the here and now, supporting clients to deepen their awareness, recognise their choices, and connect more fully with their lived experience. He offers a compassionate and interactive therapeutic space where clients of all ages feel seen, supported, and understood.
Tom encourages clients to explore themselves in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them, which may include creative approaches such as play, movement, and experiential techniques. He brings patience, encouragement, and genuine care to his work, fostering a nurturing environment where individuals can build confidence, develop self-awareness, and move towards positive change at their own pace.
Siobhan Luckie (she/her)
Counsellor
Siobhan is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the BACP and NCPS.
She has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, or emotions such as anger that can be difficult to manage. Her integrative approach draws on elements of CBT, Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapies, allowing me to adapt sessions to suit each client’s individual needs.
Alongside talking therapy, she also brings a creative and holistic dimension to the work. As a qualified yoga teacher since 2015, she can offer gentle, grounding practices that calm the nervous system and nurture a renewed sense of connection between body and mind.
At the heart of her work is the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Her role is to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and the tools that support you in creating lasting change.
Sushmita Chatterjee (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Sushmita is a trainee counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers counselling in English, and can also provide counselling in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi.
Her style is integrative and cross-cultural, and she believes that building a strong, trusting relationship with each client is key to the work they do together.
Alongside her training, she works in a self-directed setting with children where she is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Her work as a counsellor is informed by her extensive life experience in England and in India; as a reporter, a teacher, and a parent.
When she’s not working, she can usually be found in nature, swimming, reading, or spending quality time with her pets.
She’s also passionate about photography and values the way it helps her notice overlooked details in everyday life—something she brings into her work with clients too.
Nicky Allen (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Nicky is a student counsellor and is currently studying for a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theories. She is an a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She is a retired teacher and worked for thirty six years in primary education in a variety of settings. She trained as a special educational needs co-ordinator, supporting pupils with a range of special needs. In her role as a SENco she developed skills to recognise difference and diversity. She currently volunteers for MIND which she finds rewarding.
Nicky’s approach to counselling is pluralistic but favours person-centred values. Nicky feels that building a trusting relationship is vital to enable people to feel comfortable and to open up and speak freely, exploring difficult experiences and feelings. Working together she will nurture new ways of thinking and explore goals that will lead to a positive change.
In her own time, she likes walking, gardening, yoga, travel, painting and sewing .
Naomi De Giorgio (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Naomi is a student counsellor currently studying an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching.
She offers a calm, supportive space where clients can talk openly and be themselves, without feeling judged or rushed. Naomi understands that starting counselling can feel like a big step, and she aims to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, heard, and at ease.
Her approach is integrative, meaning she adapts the way she works to suit each individual. She is particularly interested in understanding people as a whole, including their experiences, relationships, and how these shape the way they feel and relate to the world.
Naomi is naturally warm and empathetic, and she places great value on building a genuine therapeutic relationship. She believes that feeling truly understood can make a meaningful difference, especially when things feel overwhelming or difficult to express.
Rebecca Richardson (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Rebecca is a student counsellor in the final year of a Level 5 NCPS-accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling.
She offers an authentically warm and supportive space where clients can explore what matters to them and reconnect with their sense of self. Rebecca believes there is no single ‘normal’ way to be and values each person’s unique way of experiencing and being in the world.
Her approach is relational and holistic, attending to the whole person — listening not only to words but also to the body and what may lie beyond the surface — and often draws on metaphor and imagery to support insight. Influenced by existential and transpersonal perspectives, she supports clients in exploring both everyday struggles and the deeper questions that life can present.
Rebecca brings experience as a bereavement support volunteer and has facilitated healing spaces that honour the spiritual aspects of life. Her lived experience of neurodivergence, single parenthood, and a culturally diverse upbringing in London informs her inclusive, open-hearted approach.
Sakirat Okewole (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Sakirat is a compassionate, empathetic, and motivated student counsellor currently undertaking a Level 4 BACP-accredited diploma in therapeutic counselling. She took on counselling training based on her belief that anyone can be the best version of themselves if they find the right support through healing and growth.
Sakirat brings a practical and purposeful approach, which she delivers with clarity in her work with individuals and communities so that they can build resilience, thrive, and maximise their potential.
Sakirat is also experienced in supporting special educational needs children with their social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Claire Halliwell (she/her)
Student Counsellor
Claire is a counselling trainee in her final year of a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She follows a person-centred approach, adapting therapeutic methods to fit each client, and aims to create a safe and supportive environment. She believes that you are the only expert of your life and offers a warm non-judgmental environment to enable self-exploration.
In her professional career she has extensive experience in supporting students’ educational and emotional needs in an Special Educational Needs & Disabilities setting.