The Team

Danni Cook

Service Manager for Recovery Services

I have experience of using our mental health services, I'm a mummy of two daughters and we share a love for festivals, travel and new adventures.

Kim Estall

Operations Manager

I am a wife, mummy to two beautiful boys and a mischievous dog! Having been a service user, student and volunteer at the college, I am proud to help the college to continue to grow and support people, as the college supported me when I needed it the most.

Helen Horwell

Quality and Engagement Manager

Since I started working for the college, I have learnt to understand my own mental and physical wellbeing more. I appreciate the value of the college, its courses and how we can learn through shared experience.

Vicky Scott

Co-ordinator for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

I am passionate about helping others to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing. I enjoy spending quality time with my family, baking and drawing.

Naima Mazzane

Co-ordinator for Staffordshire

I have just completed my degree in psychology, and I look forward to continuing to support people in their own recovery journey. Mental health is a topic close to my heart, having had my own lived experience with ill health. In my spare time I enjoy sea swimming (even in the winter!), hiking and playing board games.

Gail Sullivan

Admissions Tutor for Staffordshire

Supporting family and friends is important to me. I try to always adopt a positive attitude and promote the college ethos and values whenever possible. I enjoy all crafts and singing.

Sharon Elkin

Admin Support

Lindsay Adams

Senior Trainer

I am passionate about using my experience of recovery to help and inspire others. I love spending time writing, reading, meditating and walking in nature.

Jane Clark

Senior Trainer

I am very passionate about the values of the college. I love spending time with family and friends, and walking with my dog Sydney.

Alison Payne

Learning and Development Lead for Lived Experience

I enjoy yoga and mindfulness. I am passionate about helping people in their recovery. I have been working in mental health for 7 years. I enjoy reading and learning new things.

Mandy Lunn

Peer Support Worker

Lived Experience Peer Support Worker – with Wellbeing & Recovery College & with Mental Health & Autism Support. Late diagnosis of ASC in 2022 at age 59 yrs, I have struggled with depression and anxiety since I was 13 yrs. I try to focus on the future and helping others with ASC. I love all animals and have been vegetarian since age 21 yrs.

Emma Salt

Peer Support Worker

Amy Hill

I really enjoy working with the college and I am very passionate about sharing my lived experience to help others. I love going for walks, journaling, crafting and being with my family.

Becky Ingles

I am a mental health nurse and psychological therapist, with a special interest in helping people overcome past trauma.  In my free time I love fun days out with my children, visiting hot countries, catching up with friends, baking and dancing!!