Our
Team
Practice Manager
Kerry Fox P.C.C.
Kerry is the Director of Riverside – Centre for Personal and Professional Development. She is also the founder of The Performance House, an Executive and Team Development Coaching business.
With a background in senior leadership across justice, education, events and professional development, Kerry brings real-world experience to her coaching. She has worked with hundreds of leaders globally, supporting them to improve performance, navigate change and lead with greater clarity and confidence.
Kerry is particularly passionate about working with teams and leaders who want to raise their standards without losing themselves in the process. Her work focuses on strengthening leadership, improving communication and building high-performing, sustainable cultures.
The Practitioners
Bruna Tamai
Pilates Teacher
I help people developing, or rediscovering, a healthy body movement through strengthening, stretching and mobilising the entire body.
The way Pilates system works is through some slow, deliberate, controlled movements where focus, awareness of the breath and how you move, are encouraged.
Yes, Pilates works on strengthening the core, but core is not everything to a healthy, strong body.
I work in a more holistic way where I look at the person as whole, not just a body.
I offer one-to-one session at all levels. Appointments are £45 for one hour.
I also run group classes from the new Studio at Riverside Wellbeing.
Hilary Smith BSc Hons
Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Professional Practice)
I am a person-centred and integrative counsellor, drawing on techniques from different methods of therapy to meet your individual needs. I embrace each clients uniqueness with acceptance and without judgement. My approach is warm, empathic and caring, allowing you to explore overwhelming emotions in a safe environment, thus, helping you to make positive changes to live a more meaningful life.
I have counselled in education, a university health clinic and a hospice.
I counsel adults and young people with anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, trauma, depression, self-harm, sexuality issues, addiction & substance misuse. I also have experience in carer burn out, loss & bereavement and illness & disability.
I work creatively with young people incorporating some art and play therapy whilst working to build trust and facilitate dialogue.
I am a member of the BACP who has regular supervision and continuing professional development.
I hold an enhanced DBS which is updated annually and I am fully insured.
My fees:
Initial consultation by phone or video conference – free
50 minutes counselling psychotherapy – £50 for adults or £40 for young people.
Sarah McConnell
Psychotherapist
Sarah is a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, offering help for couples and individuals facing relationship and personal challenges. Sarah is a supervisor and trainer in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She also offers ‘Hold Me Tight’ Workshops, bringing group work to couples using the techniques of Emotionally Focused Therapy. This helps couples to work on negative cycles, and find renewed connection.
Sarah is registered with UKCP and charges £75 per session.
Lucy Rennie
Strategic Communications Consultant, NED, Mentor and Founder of The Future-Proof Club®
I’m Lucy, the founder of LR Comms and The Future-Proof Club®. I’ve spent over 25 years helping people and businesses communicate in the right way, build brands people can trust and create cultures where everyone feels valued and proud of their work.
I have led global teams in the steel industry and advised leaders in well-known engineering and manufacturing companies like Autac and ThyssenKrupp. I specialise in strategic communications, brand reputation and building strong, purpose-led cultures from the inside out.
My approach is practical and grounded in people, trust and strong relationships. When your internal culture matches your external messaging, your business becomes a magnet, something people believe in and want to be part of.
I also have a real love for small business and I’m passionate about mentoring and supporting small business owners. Empowering them to build brilliant, sustainable
businesses in a way that works for them, aligned with their values and delivered in a way that genuinely feels good.
Because to me, that’s what real marketing is all about: clarity, connection and showing up as your true self.
My book Clarity, Communication and Connection: Three Clear Steps to Future-Proof Your Business, my Future-Proof Your Business podcast and my membership community The Future-Proof Club® are each designed to help business owners focus on what really matters and feel more in control.
Riverside is the “official” home of LR Comms and The Future-Proof Club®. It’s where we host our exclusive in-person Club® meetups, a space for connection, reflection and support with other brilliant business owners who get it.
Dan Seddon
Counsellor
Dan is a Level 7 BACP-accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with a wide range of clients, mainly in the Person-Centred mode; in particular, supporting those experiencing anxiety and depression – helping to make sense of the world and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
He is passionate about increasing access to therapy, especially for those who are curious about trying it for the first time.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, he offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and move forward with confidence.
For more information or to make an appointment please contact Dan directly.
Sandie Norbron-Shaw, MAC
AC-Accredited Master Coach: Career, Leadership and Life Coaching, a Wellbeing Expert , Strengths Practitioner and Positive Psychology Practitioner. Sandie is also a Coach Supervisor for new and experienced coaches alike. High Peak Life Coaching – It’s your Time to Thrive!
Sandie draws from almost 20 years 1:1 coaching experience, having supported thousands of people to reduce stress, be at their best, pursue meaningful work and relationships and to lead a professional and personal life they love.
Sandie can help you learn more about yourself and your situation, find new ways to manage your challenges, be more confident with your goals and to help you make good progress towards greater wellbeing, success and happiness in your life. Sandie recently became a WOHASU World Happiness Coach Facilitator (2023). This means that she is dedicated to the science of happiness and wellbeing and integrates cutting-edge theory and practice into her coaching relationships. As a career coach, she has trained with leading career strategist, John Lees (JLA Associates), author of many publications including ‘How to get a job you Love’. You will find Sandies approach is integrative, holistic, warm and deeply encouraging. Sandie is an active member of the Association for Coaching and abides by their global code of ethics.
If you’re unhappy in your work, career or your life in general at the moment, reach out to Sandie to arrange a 30 minute complimentary discovery call and to discuss the potential for a successful coaching partnership.
Wendy Edge (MSc)
Accredited CBT and EMDR Therapist
Specialising in working with trauma and PTSD Wendy provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapist (EMDR) for adults and young people. She specialises in working with trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Wendy has been an accredited CBT therapist since 2000 and is an accredited therapist and gained her Masters in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies in 2006. In 2012 she completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. She is an accredited member of both professional bodies, also working with neuro diversities.
Wendy has been working with a brain injury rehabilitation centre for the last 27 years, as well as undertaking private referrals., also working with neuro diversity
Please contact for prices.
Helen Madden
Counsellor
Helen is a qualified, experienced therapeutic counsellor working with adults, teenagers and children. Her aim is to provide a calm and safe space for you to bring your worries and concerns, however big or small. You will be listened to with empathy and compassion.
Helen has experience working in various settings as a counsellor in a GP surgery and a volunteer consellor with Age Uk. She has been in private practice for 11 years and currently works as a school counsellor for 4 primary schools in the High Peak.
Helen loves her work with children and teenagers. Through creative work and play which is always child led, her aim is to establish a strong and safe relationship so that worries can be shared only when a child is ready to do so. Once trust is established she seeks to build emtional resilience providing strategies to go forward in a more positive way.
Helen is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adheres to their Ethical Framework. She is fully insured and has been checked and cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like to discuss how Helen can help you, your child or your teenager, please get in touch.
Lucy Zurich BSc, MSc
EMDR therapist, EFT practitioner and reflexologist.
I am a highly trained and experienced therapist who specialises in a variety of modalities. I am a qualified EMDR therapist and have been working in the NHS for several years providing EMDR therapy for people with trauma and physical pain. I am a qualified occupational therapist, also qualifying in EFT therapy and reflexology in 2002.
I am a member of the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council), the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists) and EMDR Association UK. I hold a BSc Psychology and MSc Occupational therapy alongside my other qualifications.
I offer therapy services for adult, adolescents and children aged 5 and upwards. My area of expertise include trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, phobias, stress management, panic attacks, physical pain and helping to manage physical and mental health. With regards to Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR) therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), people are often at peace with the issue they came into therapy with, gaining insights about what happened to them and are able to move on from therapy feeling more free and less burdened by the issue that brought them here. I also offer reflexology treatments to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Please see my website for further information on how the therapy can meet your requirements and to view fees.
Kathryn Rogers
Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Dr. Sally Eccleston
Sally is a highly trained registered HCPC Psychologist and a Senior Yoga Teacher with 8 years of experience and training. She is experienced in a number of therapeutic approaches and her specialism is including the body in therapy. She offers somatic therapy as a tool for recovery from trauma. Sally’s teaching and coaching is grounded in science and trauma- informed practice, taking individuals and groups from stress and anxiety to positive mental and physical wellness. Sally holds a Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology and is a fully qualified and insured yoga teacher, as well as having completed various additional trainings including a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. She offers therapy services for individuals from the age of school age children and upwards, and can also offer a consultative and training service to parents and organisations.
As a yoga teacher, Sally is offering one to one sessions at all levels. She specializes in working with women’s health issues and support for people going through trauma recovery with yoga and somatic therapy one to ones, but will welcome anyone who is looking for personalised support and teaching.
As a psychologist, Sally works with children and young people experiencing difficulties in learning, in managing emotions, making friends, trauma, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, social and emotional development, as well as support for children and young people with diagnoses of ASD and ADHD.
As a life coach, Sally works with those interested in spiritual development, helping you to connect to your own sense of intuition and wellbeing so that you can move through transitions in life and connect to a deep sense of self-worth and self-care.
Sally is registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Please see her website for more information and you can email or text her for an initial no charge consultation.
Bob Chiang
Massage Therapist / Mindfulness Coach / Hypnotherapist / Tai Chi / End of Life Doula
Bob is a Deep Tissue massage therapist whose passion for bodywork began at a young age. He learned from his mother, a skilled massage therapist who incorporated Tui Na, acupuncture, cupping, and aromatherapy into her practice. Inspired by this early experience, Bob pursued formal training at the Academy of Natural Health in London, earning qualifications in Holistic and Classical Swedish massage in 2000.
His journey in bodywork has been enriched by continuous learning and exploration. Bob expanded his expertise through courses in Shiatsu, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, and trigger point therapy, and trained with a variety of practitioners, including Teresa Chilton, specializing in deep tissue and advanced massage techniques. A pivotal moment in his career was his training in myofascial release with Art Riggs, which profoundly influenced his approach to bodywork.
In his treatments, Bob intuitively connects with each client’s body, focusing on areas of tension, realigning the body, and promoting deep relaxation. He employs a personalized blend of techniques to restore calm and balance to both body and mind, ensuring a holistic and unique experience.
Bob is passionate about Mindfulness which he teaches in a clear and systematic way using the work of Shinzen Young, author of The Science of Enlightenment. He also offers Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching here.
Bob is a Tai Chi instructor under the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. His main teacher is Marnix Wells who trained with Wang Shu Jin and Hung I Mein. He teaches the Yang style Tai Chi short form.
Bob also works as an End of Life Doula, guiding and supporting individuals nearing the end of their lives and their families with dignity and grace. Bob’s passion lies in integrating mindfulness practices to help those at the end of life explore the transition they are going through, finding peace, gratitude, and light in their remaining time. He is a member of End of Life Doula UK.
Bob’s fees are: Tai Chi one to one session (one hour): £65 / Deep Tissue Massage: £55 (45mins) | £100 (90mins full body) / Mindfulness Coaching: £65 / Hypnotherapy: £65 / End of Life Doula: £45
Joanne Frazer (she/her)
Counsellor in Training
I’m Jo, a counsellor in training with over 20 years of experience working in care and mental health support. Counselling is something I felt drawn to for a long time, but like many people, taking the step back into study felt daunting. What brought me here was a deep belief in how powerful it is to have a space where you can begin to understand yourself, with someone you trust beside you.
Over the past two decades, I’ve supported adults with learning and physical disabilities, neurodivergence, and mental health challenges. I understand that people don’t always express what they feel in obvious ways, and that being truly listened to can be life-changing, especially for those who’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or like they don’t quite fit.
I’m warm, empathetic, humorous and down-to-earth. I offer counselling that is inclusive, respectful, and rooted in real-life experience, not assumptions. As a queer woman and strong advocate for inclusion, I’m particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and women experiencing menopause-related changes.
Above all, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can stop performing, feel safe to be yourself, and begin to find your voice again.
Appointments cost £25 as part of our commitment to providing low-cost counselling services.
Karen Woods
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor working with both adults, children and couples experiencing issues related to anxiety, panic attacks and depression, bullying, difficulties arising from childhood experiences, loneliness or low self-esteem, relationship issues (including family dynamics), self-harm, setting boundaries, work-related stress and identity.
I have particular experience in working with trauma. This includes childhood abuse, domestic abuse, bereavement and loss, sudden and traumatic death, PTSD, ageing and identity. In addition, I work with both male and female survivors of sexual violence.
I’m clinically supervised and accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy). I have an enhanced DBS certification and full personal indemnity insurance.
I offer counselling for individuals and couples online and by telephone. I offer walk-and-talk counselling in the High Peak.
Booked F2F appointments at Riverside Well Being
Sessions can be long-term, short-term, or time-limited; and are usually 60 minutes
I am trained in several counselling approaches, including Transactional Analysis (four years of Advanced Clinical Training), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), breath work, and creative therapy, which brings together the integration of seven art forms with the spoken word.
My other specialist qualifications include trauma focused therapy, online and telephone counselling, and working with couples.
I also support individuals in the arts industry. Before training as a counsellor, I was a full time artist; working in the community and in the public and private sector. I delivered talks and training on understanding physical, mental, and social health benefits of the arts and arts therapies, exploring the unique ways in which aesthetic experience can inspire care and human thriving through life.
I am an identical twin, with patterns of neurodiversity in my family makeup.
David O’Hara
PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLOR AND MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONER
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or relationship issues? Life throws many challenges at us and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. You don’t have to struggle alone. If you’re reading this, you’re already thinking that things could be better.
Each of us has the capacity for change and self-understanding when we are provided with a safe, non-judgemental and empathetic environment. Person-centred therapy offers a collaborative and empowering approach for self-awareness and personal growth.
Together we will build a space built on trust, respect and compassion where you can feel free to really be yourself. Therpay can help provide insight, clarity and self-acceptance. I’ll support you in uncovering your strengths, values and inner resources to engage in life’s challenges with confidence and authenticity.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting experience, so well done for starting your search. If you are reading this and have a sense there is something you want to change about your life then I would love to hear from you. Setting up an introductory call is easy and a great way to see if we will be a good fit.
Natasha Lincoln
YOGA TEACHER & REIKI MASTER
Natasha is a Reiki Master and Yoga teacher who has always had an interest in spirituality and wellbeing.
Before being made redundant from her 22 year career in financial services, she completed Reiki training in 2022 and became a yoga teacher at the end of 2023. She is also trained as an Indian head massage therapist and holds a level 2 in Quantum Regression Integration Technique (QRIT).
Trained in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra, Natasha classes are gentle and meditative whilst maintaining a level of energy and movement.
Her Indian head massages prove to be very popular becuase of their nourishing nature, taking in the back, shoulders, neck arms, hands and face (optional).
In QRIT sessions, through meditation, Natasha guides people to tune in to their bodies and hear any messages from within and ultimately unlock the potential within to heal themselves.
More recently Natasha has become a TEMPLESPA lifestyle consultant and holds events such as ‘spa in a bar’. Spa experiences will also be incorporated into her up and coming retreat days.
Natasha believes that having access to wellbeing services should not be restricted to anyone and offers weekly online Yoga Nidra and Reiki meditation on a ‘by donation’ basis.
Amy Bates
COUNSELLOR
Hi, I’m Amy – I trained as a counsellor as part of my own recovery from personal crisis. I have been qualified since 2017 and my preferred modality is psychodynamic as I believe that our past impacts our present.
Working from a psychodynamic approach means I may ask challenging questions and we may probe into uncomfortable areas of your past, which you may find difficult, however, I believe the understanding and acceptance of previous experience and behaviours, informs our present. With awareness and knowledge, comes the ability to make change.
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” Carl Jung
I am passionate in providing a safe, supportive, non-judgemental environment so you will be able to explore the issues that are important to you and work towards becoming your true authentic self.
I have several years’ experience as a grief counsellor at Ashgate Hospice, I can help with all aspects of loss and anticipatory grief and am currently a student in couples therapy work and therefore am able to offer reduced rates for couples in order to gain required hours whilst working towards my qualification.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and I practice within their framework and receive regular professional supervision and participate in frequent Continued Professional Development to ensure that I provide the highest level of service.
Claire Bradshaw
COACH, COACH SUPERVISOR, COACH EDUCATOR (EMCC SENIOR PRACTITIONER, EMCC ACCREDITED COACHING SUPERVISOR ESIA)
I’m Claire, an Executive Coach, Coaching Supervisor, and Coach Educator with over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles across the public and voluntary sector organisations and over 10 as a small business owner.
My coaching approach is collaborative, inclusive, creative and deeply rooted in ethical practice. I balance encouragement with thoughtful challenge, helping you explore fresh perspectives, build confidence and take meaningful, often life-changing steps forward in your work and life.
Alongside my indoor and online work, I offer outdoor coaching and coaching supervision, working in partnership with nature to help you tap into what you know not only cognitively, but somatically and intuitively.
I’m Founder of The Consciously Connected Coaching Collective and co-founder of The Group Coaching Academy. I am volunteer coach with Queen Bee Coaching and you can find my Outdoor Coach Coaching Cards in the reception at Riverside!
Clare Savory
SOUND THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AUDIO AND RADIO – FOUNDER OF FEELING SOUND
My love of sound began at the age of 6 when my parents bought me a red
recorder – I immediately went upstairs to my bedroom and learnt how to play it
in just one hour!
I grew up spending hours in the music room at school, playing with all the
instruments so I could develop my talent and skill in a safe and supportive
space.
It wasn’t just a hobby for me – I’ve since realised that music became my
language during some difficult years as a teenager.
I found that it helped me when I didn’t have the vocabulary to express my
feelings, particularly following loss and bereavement.
My connection to sound deepened through years of professional experience – Ispent over a decade working for the BBC as a producer and reporter before
launching my own podcast production company, as well as being a co-host of
the Slimming World Podcast.
At Feeling Sound, I combine ancient sound practices with modern neuroscience
to help you feel safe, supported and sound again.
My sessions are:
Grounded in science
Welcoming to all genders, ages 14+
Accessible, still and respectful of personal space
Rooted in nature, reflecting life’s natural rhythms
Whether you’re grieving, stressed or just exhausted, you’re welcome here.
This is your time to reset – no guilt, no pressure.
Jan Horvath
INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLOR
Hello, I’m Jan-marc (Yan) – an integrative counsellor based in the Peak District.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and move forward, even when things feel uncertain or stuck. My role is to support you in making sense of what you’re going through and help you find a way ahead that feels right for you.
I work with adults (18+) experiencing a range of challenges, including:
Anxiety, low mood, or feeling stuck
Burnout, stress, and overwhelm – including work-related stress
Low self-esteem, self-doubt, and inner criticism
Relationship or family difficulties
Trauma, emotional abuse, or unresolved past experiences
Life with neurodiversity – navigating the world in your own way
A general sense of feeling lost, low, or unsure how to move forward
My approach is warm, grounded, and down-to-earth. I aim to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on at your own pace. I’ll meet you where you are and draw on a range of approaches – including person-centred therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis, mindfulness, and solution-focused work – depending on what fits you best.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked for nearly 20 years as a registered mental health nurse (RMN). I’m also a long-time Buddhist practitioner and have been guiding mindfulness and meditation groups for over two decades. These experiences often inform the way I support clients in finding steadiness and resilience during challenging times.
Whether you’re facing a particular issue or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, I’m here to support you.
I offer a free initial phone conversation so we can explore whether working together feels right for you.
Marianne Sharpe
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST & MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
I am a Level 5 qualified Sports Massage Therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals from grassroots participants to elite athletes. My approach is shaped by my own sporting career, where I experienced a serious injury ahead of a major competition. Thanks to specialist treatment, I was able to return to performance at the highest level – a turning point that inspired me to help others stay active, recover well and continue doing what matters to them.
Since qualifying in 2017, I have developed a wide range of techniques that go beyond standard massage, drawing on movement assessment, soft tissue therapy and practical rehabilitation strategies. I work with people from all walks of life: whether you are experiencing restricted movement at work, recovering from injury, or looking to improve physical performance, my focus is the same – supporting you to feel comfortable in your body and confident in your capabilities.
I take a personalised approach to every session, beginning by listening to your goals, assessing your range of movement and understanding how your lifestyle or sport affects your body. My treatments aim to reduce pain, release muscular tension and improve functional movement, while also helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how to maintain progress beyond the treatment room.
Clients often leave sessions feeling more at ease in their body, with improved mobility and a clearer sense of how to move forward toward their goals – whether that’s returning to sport, improving everyday movement, or simply feeling more in control of their physical wellbeing.
Prices start from £50 per hour
