Meet The Team
Rachel Ninnis
Rachel is an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor. She holds a MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, and a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling.
Rachel has a special interest in the impact of early trauma and Attachment failure; and its effects upon an individuals sense of Self.
Alongside this, she helps clients to develop an integral awareness of the physiological and emotional effects they experience as a result of their struggles.
Sian Maman
Sian is a humanistic and integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults of all ages at New Dawn.
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She integrates modalities such as gestalt, person centred, focused and CBT to create individually tailored therapy according to the needs of her clients.
Julia Hill
Julia has been working as an integrative counsellor since 2011. She is an accredited member of BACP.
Her focus area is working with young people.
She also works with couples and individuals on a variety of mental health difficulties.
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She has a passion for helping you better understand yourself, and in doing so make healthier life choices.
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Creating resilience and robustness to face life's challenges.
Kerry Peppiat
Kerry completed her training at the Sherwood institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, graduating in 2013 with a BSc (Hons).
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She works integratively with theories such as Gestalt, Transactional nalysis and Person Centred Theory in a developmental, reparative and Humanistic way.
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She offers creative ways of working through different mediums as well as dialogue, for those who struggle to express their difficulties.
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She offers a confidential, empathic and safe space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings including anger, sadness, depression or anxiety.
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She is experienced in life issues relating to early childhood neglect, abuse, sibling issues, dissociation as well as loss, divorce and relationship issues.
Evelyn McDonald
Evelyn, a Waverley Abbey–trained BA (Hons) counsellor working with adults. Before qualifying as a counsellor, she spent over 30 years working within the NHS in an acute trauma hospital. During this time, she developed extensive experience supporting individuals through trauma, end-of-life care, bereavement, abuse (including workplace and sexual abuse), and periods of high stress. she has also supported people living with long-term illness or chronic pain, as well as those navigating Autism, whether diagnosed or self-identified.
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She offers a warm, non-judgemental, and confidential space where clients can feel safe to talk, be heard, and express themselves openly. Her approach is integrative, meaning she tailors therapy to clients' individual needs. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and creative techniques, to support clients' wellbeing.
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