Meet our team

Our Trustees & Patrons

 

  • Vanessa Babouram
    Interim Chair
    Vanessa Babouram
    Interim Chair

    Vanessa serves as Vice-President and country manager for the UK / Ireland at the PayPal Giving Fund. She joins The Loss Foundation's board after operating as its Head of Strategic Development and describes herself as an incorrigible learner.

    After a philosophy post-graduate degree at the Sorbonne in Paris, she completed a business administration master at ESCP Europe specialising in Media with a view to work in the film industry. Sometimes life has other plans, which saw her work in the finance sector for a decade across functions and collaborating with diverse teams spread across continents.

    Likes:  Story time with my son, lists, early morning promising rays of sun, the happy marriage of goat's cheese and late harvest Malbec

    Dislikes: Boredom, certainty masquerading as truth, spiders (in that order)

  • Sarah Barrick
    Trustee
    Sarah Barrick
    Trustee

    Sarah joined the board of trustees in 2018 to help advise the charity on all things HR related. Sarah is currently a People Partner   for a technology company, following a number of global HR roles in the finance industry.

    Likes: Travel, Food and having a lay in on a Saturday morning
     
    Dislikes: Olives, Negativity and getting up early on a Saturday morning
  • Edward Levey
    Trustee
    Edward Levey
    Trustee

    Edward has been a barrister for almost 20 years specialising in commercial and regulatory law.  He joined The Loss Foundation as a trustee in 2018 with the aim of putting some of his knowledge and experience as a barrister to good use outside of a courtroom.  He’s a committed member of the team and even managed to persuade his 73 year old father to do a 100-mile bike ride around London in the pouring rain to raise much-need funds money for the charity.

    Likes: cycling, coffee and cake (the perfect combination)

    Dislikes: motorbikes, early starts, cold-callers

  • Rebecca Mahallati
    Trustee
    Rebecca Mahallati
    Trustee
    Rebecca is a highly experienced strategic and insightful senior fundraiser.  She has worked in the third sector since 2005 - spending 10 of those years at Cancer Research UK - where she honed her skills and led one of CRUK's high-value fundraising teams.
     
    Likes: Jane Eyre, crumpets, pots of tea
     
    Dislikes: bad manners, moths, celery
  • Shereen Sally
    Trustee
    Shereen Sally
    Trustee

    Shereen joined The Loss Foundation at it's inception and is both a Trustee and event facilitator. Currently working as the Deputy Head of Student Experience at City University London, Shereen also has an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management and over 15 years experience of working and fundraising for cancer led charities, children charities and mental health charities.

    Likes: Travelling, cheese, team sports

    Dislikes: Lack of sleep, public toilets, dogs barking

  • Dr Kirsten Smith
    Trustee & Head of Research
    Dr Kirsten Smith
    Trustee & Head of Research

    Kirsten has been involved in The Loss Foundation since it's creation in Erin's living room over garlic bread and a cheeseboard. She is a Clinical Psychologist and Research Fellow at the University of Oxford where she is responsible for running The Oxford Grief Study, a large scale investigation of the psychological processes involved in adaptation after loss. 

    Likes: Ottolenghi, antipodean baristas, brainstorming

    Dislikes: Cycling, Oxford winters, when cashiers put the change on top of the notes

  • Peter Osborn
    Trustee & Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Peter Osborn
    Trustee & Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Peter started attending The Loss Foundation support groups after the death of his wife Gayle in 2010, and became a Trustee in 2016. He makes videos and organises workshops to promote skills of dialogue and organisational management for charities and social enterprises, and he runs singing and wellbeing weekends because... he loves singing.
     
    Likes: Singing, holidays, his wonderful family - especially Sid (grandson)
     
    Dislikes: Tomatoes, pomposity, horror films
  • Professor Helen Storey MBE
    Patron
    Professor Helen Storey MBE
    Patron

    Helen’s connection to The Loss Foundation goes back to it’s earliest formation and the love that inspired it's birth. Her role as advisor remains one of support and imagining the future together. She is a Professor of Fashion & Science at The University of The Arts London and currently works in several unexpected ways for the plight of the global refugee crisis through her work with the UNHCR.

    Likes: Humans, old trees, sun

    Dislikes: Wasting time, liquorice, lack of sleep

  • Colin Ware
    Trustee --- he/him/his
    Colin Ware
    Trustee --- he/him/his

    Colin started work with The Loss Foundation in 2020 and joined the board of Trustees in 2022 to help advise on technology and leveraging data. Colin has spent over 30 years in the technology industry and currently splits his time working on an educational start-up and advising charities. He is passionate about helping others realise their true potential, but also loves to roll his sleeves up and solve challenging problems as they arise.

     

    Likes: Travel, cycling, great food and preferably all 3 with my family.

     

    Dislikes: Uncooked egg white and sometimes having to say no.

  • Kate Rowlandson
    Trustee
    Kate Rowlandson
    Trustee
    Kate has supported The Loss foundation for several years since losing her mum and dad to cancer, and became a trustee in 2022. 
     
    She has worked in the Volunteering Division at Macmillan Cancer Support for 10 years in varying roles but currently as Volunteer Experience Manager. Her role is to support the delivery of Macmillan’s strategy to ensure all volunteers have a great experience from recruitment to exit. 
     
    Likes: chocolate, spending time with my niece and nephew, holidays, and football
     
    Dislikes: cheese, wasps and coffee

Our Staff & Volunteers

 

  • Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
    Founder and Director --- she / her / hers
    Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
    Founder and Director --- she / her / hers

    Erin founded The Loss Foundation in 2012 after witnessing and experiencing the lack of support that was available when her father died from cancer in 2008. She is dedicated to building and improving services to support people when a loved one dies.

    Erin was awarded an MBE for Services to Bereaved Families on the Queen's Honours List in 2022.

    In 2017 Erin was named as one of the 35 top business women under 35 in the UK by Management Today. In the same year Erin was awarded the prestigious honour of a Winston Churchill Fellowship, which involves investigating inspiring practice in other countries, and returning to the UK with innovative ideas for the benefit of people across the UK. Her area of expertise was bereavement.

    In 2019 Erin was invited to join the Wall of Honour at the Royal Society of Medicine, a place where doctors, nurses, surgeons and other professionals from across the spectrum of medicine and healthcare are recognised for their dedication, both to their patients and their work.

    Erin also works as a Clinical Psychologist within the NHS and private sector. She works with individuals and families when there is a life limiting illness, as well as when there has been a bereavement. She also works  with general mental health in adults and children.

  • Rohan Misthry
    Charity Administrator --- he / him / his
    Rohan Misthry
    Charity Administrator --- he / him / his

    Rohan joined the Loss Foundation in 2020 as the Charity Administrator and is excited to work with this growing organisation and supporting people experiencing loss. Rohan has worked in the charity sector for almost a decade working in fundraising and programme coordination. He has also works as a counsellor in private practice. 

    Likes: Comedy improv, spicy food, nature

    Dislikes: Casserole, Mosquitoes, the word "Foodie"

  • Shelley Heath
    Fundraiser --- she / her / hers
    Shelley Heath
    Fundraiser --- she / her / hers
    For nine years, Shelley worked as a copy and content writer in the corporate sector. In 2021, after returning to work following the birth of her third child, she decided the time was right for a career change. 
     
    After volunteering as a grant writer for several charities, Shelley felt that the third sector was where she wanted to spend the rest of her working life. 12 months on, she began her first day at The Loss Foundation, joining the team in Autumn 2022. She feels honoured to play a part in furthering the charity's incredible work of supporting people to live with loss.
     
    Likes: tea, family, Judge Judy, horror films, rainy duvet days
     
    Dislikes: the school run, heatwaves, crowds, (attempting) to park the car
  • Po-Yee Chan Bell
    Research Volunteer --- she / her / hers
    Po-Yee Chan Bell
    Research Volunteer --- she / her / hers

    Po-Yee joined in March 2021 as Research Assistant Psychologist.  She is involved with the development and running of the Connect service, and is excited by the opportunities it offers for enabling more bereaved individuals to benefit from the mutual support of similar loss connections.

    She has a postgraduate MSc Psychology of Mental Health (conversion) and hopes to pursue a new career in health psychology, having worked as an analyst in the finance sector for over a decade.  She is motivated to learn from her own and others’ experiences of illness, cancer and devastating loss, and feels it is a great privilege to be part of the growing Loss Foundation community.

    Likes: happy dogs, almond croissants, a good walk

    Dislikes: spiders and spooky films

  • Akua Achampong
    Volunteer Comedy Event Producer
    Akua Achampong
    Volunteer Comedy Event Producer
    Akua joined The Loss Foundation in 2013. She was desperate to find a way to support the charity, and eventually found her place co organising the first ever annual comedy show and has been a part of the 'Make em Laugh', committee ever since. Akua has worked in TV production since 2012.
     
    Likes: Dimples, laughing and honesty 
     
    Dislikes: Pompous people, farts in lifts, diets
  • Dr Jessica Bilaney
    Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Dr Jessica Bilaney
    Volunteer Support Facilitator

    Jess feels incredibly privileged to be a volunteer for The Loss Foundation having admired Erin and her passion for the cause since the charity was founded in 2010. She has been a facilitator for the support groups since 2012 and the bereavement retreats since 2013, and feels that being part of this dynamic and innovative charity has been a truly humbling experience. 

    Jess is a medical doctor, training to be a general practitioner in London, and encounters illness and loss regularly. Through her work with The Loss Foundation she feels better equipped to talk to patients and their families about bereavement, and also bring some of those skills into her consultations. Jess is hugely proud of the work we do at The Loss Foundation and is excited to be part of this ever evolving organisation, and what the future brings with regards to bereavement support and research in this area.

    Likes: Cooking, baths, panda bears

    Dislikes: Baked beans (yuk!), spiders, scary movies

  • Emma Carr
    Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Emma Carr
    Volunteer Support Facilitator

    Emma joined The Loss Foundation in September 2015 and has been honoured to join such a welcoming and dedicated team. She currently works as an Assistant Psychologist in the NHS, working with individuals who experience complex depression, anxiety and trauma. From this she has learned how powerful support groups can be in providing a safe space to share experiences without the worry of judgment, and has witnessed how they can foster hope and empowerment. She is excited to contribute to the ongoing development of this compassionate charity.

    Likes: Rugby, running, red velvet cake

    Dislikes: Flying, daddy long legs, scary movies

  • Paris Congrave
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Paris Congrave
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Paris joined The Loss Foundation in 2015 after being struck by the vision the charity has - to provide a space to talk about bereavement openly. Paris is currently working as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in the NHS.

    Likes: Animals, running, a cup of tea

    Dislikes: Doing the ironing, being tickled, liquorice

  • Paul Davies
    Volunteer Supervisor
    Paul Davies
    Volunteer Supervisor

    Paul has been volunteering with The Loss Foundation for several years. He has a vast amount of experience working in mental health and the NHS. He takes a great interest in the well-being of others, using all of his skills and experience to help people as best he can.

    Likes: KFC, 1 day cricket, sleeping

    Dislikes: Early morning wake-ups, Brussels sprouts, being cold

  • Oliver Hayes
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Oliver Hayes
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his

    Ollie joined the team this year after hearing about the great work from a colleague at Rare Dementia Support, where he works as a researcher, principally examining language use in support group settings, and as a member of the support service for those living with a rare dementia. Ollie holds a degree in Linguistics and a masters in psychology and is especially interested in harnessing language as a vehicle for self-expression and as a conduit to what is unexpressed. Professionally, Ollie has worked in several mental health contexts and gets his energy from the service of others.

     

    Likes: Crystal Palace, dairy, boxer dogs

     

    Dislikes: Brighton and Hove Albion, dairy (I’m allergic :/), bullies

  • Karolina Tothová
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Karolina Tothová
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    I am Karolina but prefer Karol for short. I am currently a trainee
    psychological wellbeing practitioner and I aspire to become a clinical
    neuropsychologist. I am passionate to be joining this wonderful team to support the brave people who go through the hardest times and I am curious to learn more about grief.


    Likes: travel, squash, and loads of coffee
    Dislikes: arrogant people, doughnuts, and waiting

  • Christine Lewington
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Christine Lewington
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Christine joined The Loss Foundation as a group facilitator in autumn 2017. She is currently studying for a MSc Psychology at the University of East London, with the hope to eventually train as a Clinical Psychologist. She is a passionate believer in bringing more compassion into our daily lives.

    Likes: singing, scandi crime series, the seaside

    Dislikes: rain, jelly, rush hour commutes 

  • Sarah MacCallum-Orr
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Sarah MacCallum-Orr
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Sarah joined The Loss Foundation in 2020 after losing a loved one during the Coronavirus pandemic and being deeply moved by the charity's cause. She is currently completing a Masters in Psychology of Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh and hopes to go on into Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys cooking and water sports such as sailing, surfing and rowing.

    Likes: Hot chocolate, Ottolenghi recipes, reading memoirs.

    Dislikes: Coffee, the cost of Ottolenghi recipes, flat pillows.

  • Katie Murphy
    Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Katie Murphy
    Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Katie has been volunteering as a group facilitator since September 2018, having heard about The Loss Foundation through another facilitator and friend. Having lost loved ones to cancer, Katie was motivated to join such a passionate team offering a compassionate and supportive space for people to share in their grief. Katie currently works in mental health services across London, with the aim of continuing her Psychology education. 
     
    Likes: yoga, sea swims, when Ireland beat the All Blacks (finally!)
     
    Dislikes: spiders, milk, losing things 
     
  • Tristan Neaves
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Tristan Neaves
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Tristan joined The Loss Foundation in 2017 as a group facilitator. He completed a psychology conversion MSc in 2016, having previously studied law at undergrad. He is currently doing his clinical psychology training in Hertfordshire. Previously he volunteered at Mind as a support worker and at the University of Hertfordshire as a research assistant, studying the role of rationality in delusions.
     
    Likes: Mountains, curry, running
     
    Dislikes: Lateness, the district line, coriander 
  • Sarah O'Reilly
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Sarah O'Reilly
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Sarah joined The Loss Foundation as a group facilitator in 2017. She works in community mental health, having recently changed careers from communications.

    Likes: Agony aunt columns, pretzels, Hampstead Heath 

    Dislikes: Getting up early, Haribo, housework

  • Nadia Lohawala
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Nadia Lohawala
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Nadia is a recent psychology graduate who is really passionate about supporting others and making a difference. Grief is a traumatic and daunting experience, and the loss foundation is an amazing and important organisation providing a safe space for many going through one of the most difficult times in their lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nadia feels privileged to be a part of it and hopes to contribute as much as she can to the growth of the organisation and, in turn, helping many other people.
     
    Likes: books, embroidery and mochas
     
    dislikes: chewing gum - always gets you into sticky situations!
     
  • Alexandria Phillips
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Alexandria Phillips
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Alex joined The Loss Foundation as a group facilitator in summer 2017 and is excited to be part of such a compassionate and supportive team helping those who are sometimes forgotten in their grief. She is currently working in community mental health specifically with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma. She has previously volunteered with Mind and aspires to train as a clinical psychologist.
     
    Likes: Sun, cheese, laughter 
     
    Dislikes: Rain, hayfever and being stuck in traffic 
  • Aoife Ryan
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Aoife Ryan
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Aoife joined The Loss Foundation as a facilitator in autumn 2018. Having moved to London two years previously Aoife was keen to find a volunteering opportunity that allowed her to feel part of a community while making use of her skills. Aoife currently works as an assistant psychologist within a clinical health team for people with learning disabilities. 
     
    Likes: Running (or at least attempting to), Italian food and a good book
     
    Dislikes: mushrooms, shopping in crowds and not getting time in nature 
  • Dr Emily Shaw
    Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Dr Emily Shaw
    Volunteer Support Facilitator

    Emily became inspired by the passion of her peers working at The Loss Foundation, so she decided to join them in their support to those going through bereavement. Emily works as a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the field of adult mental health. She also fosters cats.

    Likes: Animals, trees, autumn

    Dislikes: Cruelty, injections, forgetting things

  • Ffion Lewis
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Ffion Lewis
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Ffion is really excited about being part of the Loss Foundation and to support people through their grief.  She's originally from Wales and now living in Bristol. She's currently working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner in IAPT and studying part time for a masters in mental health and neuroscience.

    Likes: chocolate, dogs, hockey.

    Dislikes: spiders and snakes!

  • Sam Price
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Sam Price
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Sam joined the Loss Foundation to provide a safe space for people who have lost loved ones. From his personal experience, people facing grief and loss often struggle to find the support they need. 
     
    Sam has experience as a performance coach and now works as an assistant psychologist for a mental health charity. He holds a MSc in Psychology and a MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. 
     
    Likes: Food, Exercise, Reading
     
    Dislikes: Admin and forms
  • Gary Bennett
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Gary Bennett
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his

    Gary has always held a passion for voluntary work, advocacy and humanistic approaches to alleviating suffering for those affected by problems in living. He is especially drawn to mental health and working with bereavement and loss, because it is an impactful and challenging life experience which offers no immunity, and is something that inevitably we all must face.

     

    Since 2018, Gary has been a Bereavement Support Volunteer with Islington Bereavement Service and worked in a similar role with Cruse Bereavement Care from March 2014 to October 2015. He was inspired to volunteer with The Loss Foundation, as he wanted to be part of their UK wide service offering free bereavement support via in-person and online support groups, which is a very effective way of helping bereaved people facing significant loss. Gary's hope is to be able to bring my passion and 'lived experience' of working with grief and loss to this role to help others.

     

    Likes: Pink Floyd, rock music, existential philosophy, world cinema, long country walks and treks

    Dislikes: dairy products, cold & winter, long traffic jams and junk mail

  • Anita Ghosh
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Anita Ghosh
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Anita is a finalist at Durham University studying for a degree in Natural Sciences (Biology and Psychology). Currently, she also volunteers for the Samaritans and aspires to work within further mental health contexts upon graduation. She strongly believes in The Loss Foundation's ethos of providing people with free, accessible and compassionate bereavement support and feels privileged to be part of such an inspiring charity. 

    Likes: Earl Grey, puppies, Taylor Swift  

    Dislikes: Housework, noise whilst I'm asleep, people glued to their phones! 

  • Deborah Thomas
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Deborah Thomas
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Deborah has worked in facilities management for many years, and whilst working full time is studying Therapeutic Counselling to become a Counsellor.  She have just started with the loss foundation, it's a fantastic opportunity to support others which she is enthusiastic about.

    Likes: Coffee, creating novelty cakes, travelling abroad and spending time with my 4 Grandchildren

    Dislikes:  Tea, being late and cockroaches 

  • David Chapman
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    David Chapman
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his

    David joined The Loss Foundation at the end of 2021, having been inspired by the powerful and vital service that the charity provides. He finds it a privilege to be able to play a part in helping to run such important support groups.

     

    After working in the research and insights sector for over 6 years, David decided to pursue his passion for improving mental health by undertaking a masters conversion course in Psychology. He harbours the long-term ambition of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. David also volunteers with Sport in Mind where he assists in running sports sessions designed to help those who are experiencing mental health problems. 

     

    Likes: Saunas, Lie-ins, Playing football

    Dislikes: Hot drinks, Housework, Procrastination (because I do it too much!)

  • Sam Davies
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his
    Sam Davies
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- he/him/his

    Sam joined The Loss Foundation as a group facilitator in February 2020. He has a passion for global mental health and an interest in transferring mental health research into tangible policy change. He feels lucky to work with the foundation over the last year, and enjoys writing blogs about his experience which sometimes appear on the website.
    I currently work as a Policy and Public Affairs assistant at the Mental Health Foundation, and have a BSc in Psychology from Birkbeck college, and an MSc in Global Mental Health from KCL & LSHTM.

    Likes: politics, jazzy shirts, music & cats (the pet, not the musical)

    Dislikes: board games and early mornings

  • Isabel Hunting
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Isabel Hunting
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Isabel is inspired by the vision of the Loss Foundation and is really pleased to be part of the team delivering such vital support groups.  She has a Masters in Psychology and works in a mental health service offering CBT to people with depression and anxiety.
     
    Likes: French markets, tea and cake with friends and family, swimming in the rain.
    Dislikes: pears, the word 'moist', traffic jams. 
  • Eleanor Cope
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Eleanor Cope
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Eleanor joined The Loss Foundation because she was impressed with their dedication to providing accessible bereavement support. She understands the importance of this support, having encountered loss through previous volunteering work and personally. She is currently completing an undergraduate degree in anthropology, focusing on loss within medical and psychological anthropology. 

    likes: playing tennis, antiques, the sound of rain outside when you are warm inside 

    dislikes: mashed potato, wasps, pistachios that won't open 

  • Céline El Baou
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Céline El Baou
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Celine joined the Loss Foundation because its work and mission really resonated with her.
     
    She has a background in health data research and is currently studying Psychology to better understand the links between physical and mental health.
     
    Likes: dancing, cats, the Gilmore Girls
    Dislikes: carrots, driving, queuing
  • Charlotte Fry
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Charlotte Fry
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Charlotte (she/her) was inspired to join the Loss Foundation due to personal experience with grief and supporting others. She has a wide range of experience supporting people in varied settings, face-to-face, online, and by phone, including both adults and young people. Charlotte has a Psychology and Research background, and is currently training to become a counsellor. When she's not in uni, on placement, or co-facilitating groups, she is developing and delivering wellbeing courses for students in her work at a small charity. Charlotte finds volunteering helps her own wellbeing as well as a sense of doing something meaningful for others - she also volunteers for a service supporting young people online.

    Likes: Autumn (fireworks, snuggly jumpers), a good singalong/dance it out, nice coffee and anything chocolatey!

    Dislikes: Spiders and wasps, mornings, talking about herself!

  • Peter Osborn
    Trustee & Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Peter Osborn
    Trustee & Volunteer Support Facilitator
    Peter started attending The Loss Foundation support groups after the death of his wife Gayle in 2010, and became a Trustee in 2016. He makes videos and organises workshops to promote skills of dialogue and organisational management for charities and social enterprises, and he runs singing and wellbeing weekends because... he loves singing.
     
    Likes: Singing, holidays, his wonderful family - especially Sid (grandson)
     
    Dislikes: Tomatoes, pomposity, horror films
  • Dr Abi Methley
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers
    Dr Abi Methley
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers
    Abi is a clinical psychologist in the NHS and private practice. She works primarily with people with neurological conditions and people recovering from trauma.
    She volunteers as a supervisor with the Loss Foundation due to their great work in increasing access to support for so many people.
     
    Likes: Chocolate, tea, travelling and reading
     
    Dislikes: Spiders, peanut butter, traffic jams
  • Dr Amy Hawkins
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers
    Dr Amy Hawkins
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers
    Amy has been a volunteer supervisor for The Loss Foundation for a number of years. She is a clinical psychologist with experience of working in the NHS, charity and private sectors. She works clinically with frontline health workers and carers as well as adults, children and families facing illness, loss and other challenges. 
     
    Likes: rugby, baking and eating bread, nostalgic TV
     
    Dislikes: tofu, Lord of the Rings, being cold
  • Ferozan
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Ferozan
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Ferozan is a psychology graduate, and is continuing her career in the field of psychology.  

    Her job role allowed her to work with individuals who were receiving end-of-life care.  

    Ferozan joined The Loss Foundation because she wanted to continue supporting individuals who lost their loved ones. It is a privilege to be part of the team at The Loss Foundation.  

     

    Likes: Green tea, walk in nature, reading    

    Dislikes: Black coffee   

  • Dr Alison Blencowe
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers
    Dr Alison Blencowe
    Volunteer Supervisor --- she/her/hers

    Alison is a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and private practice. She works with children and young people affected by neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions and with frontline healthcare staff to support their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

     

    She volunteers as a supervisor with the Loss Foundation as she has a passion for supporting those who support others.

     

    Likes: Coffee, hiking, sewing, travelling, and being engrossed in a good book.

     

    Dislikes: pollution, mushrooms, animal cruelty.

  • Zuzana Suchomelova
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Zuzana Suchomelova
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers

    Zuzana joined the Loss Foundation in 2022 as a volunteer facilitator. She is very excited to contribute to such a meaningful organisation that offers a space to talk openly about bereavement and grief. Currently working as a research assistant, she aspires to combine her interest in research and clinical practice.

    Zuzana holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, MSc in Developmental Psychology, and a postgraduate diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

    Likes: animals, puns, books

    Dislikes: mosquitos, pretentiousness, spiders

  • Alitza Broodryk
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Alitza Broodryk
    Volunteer Support Facilitator --- she/her/hers
    Alitza was delighted to join The Loss Foundation as a volunteer in 2022. She works at the intersection of business and psychology as an executive coach and consultant. Her current research topic is “What makes working women thrive?” and she has a special interest in supporting burnout. 
     
    Likes: Cake, walks with her dog, audio books
    Dislikes: Traffic, high heels, laundry
     

Some photos of our team in action

Next Events

27/09 September 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
02/10 October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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