Counselling Team
Kate McKenna
Counselling Lead
My name is Kate, I am an Integrative-Relational Counsellor.
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​​​I love working at Express because its a community that accepts & respects everyone exactly as they are, providing a safe & welcoming space for all. I’ve been a part of Express throughout my counselling career from student to post-qualified & beyond. Working with the clients here has shaped me as a person & a practitioner, its such an honour to be a part of this organisation.
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I provide online counselling sessions, Tuesdays & Fridays.​​​​​​​​
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Anna Abulafia
Counsellor
My name is Anna, I am an Integrative-Relational Psychotherapist.
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​​I enjoy working at Express because of all the lovely parents I get to meet & work with, & hearing about their amazing children. Since Annette, Tracey & I established the service in 2017, we now have a great team of counsellors, it is a pleasure to work with them & the wider Express team too.
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​​​​My working days are Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays.
Samantha Mills
Counsellor
My name is Samantha, I am an Integrative-Relational Counsellor.
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​I enjoy working at Express because of the important work the charity provides to the community. The team are warm and friendly & have created such a supportive environment, & it always feels like a privilege to meet all the wonderful service users & be a small part of their journey.
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​I work with Express clients throughout the week as I am online only.
Lydia Thide
Counsellor
My name is Lydia, I am an Integrative-Relational Counsellor specialising in neurodiversity.
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I understand some of the challenges & difficulties this can bring. I’ve worked with many autistic people, in supportive & counselling roles & I really value the courage it takes to reach out for some support. ​​My experience enables me to understand & appreciate different ways of being & I carry this through my work with clients.
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I work with adults & young people aged 16+ at Express in person.
Chris Wilson
Counsellor
My name is Chris, I am an Integrative-Relational Counsellor.
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I enjoy working at Express because I value working within the community, being part of something special specifically centred around the world of neurodiversity & helping people work through the challenges we can find ourselves facing. Our service is incredibly valued by its users which gives me great satisfaction to work with the team.
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My hours at Express are Wednesday mornings.