- Corrina Twell - Administrator
- Simone Melo-Atherton - Administrator
- Lydia Hall - Tutor Development Lead
- Declan Burke - Practitioner Tutor
- Sharn Senior - Peer Tutor and Learning Support Adviser
- Mark Jennings - Peer Tutor and Learning Support Adviser
Julia Hibberd - Administrator
Angelus Watling-Cash - Peer Tutor and Learning Support Adviser
I am driven by a deep belief in personal recovery and the power of lived experience to inspire meaningful change. My background includes high-intensity work in smoking cessation, supporting individuals to take steps toward healthier, more empowered lives. This role strengthened my understanding of trauma-informed, compassionate, and person-centred support. These are values that continue to guide my practice. As a Trainee Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I am building on this foundation by developing a therapeutic approach that honours the whole person. I am actively incorporating the Personal Recovery Model into my counselling practice, ensuring that hope, autonomy remain central to the therapeutic relationship. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons, a hobby that inspires my creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative storytelling all qualities that enrich my work with others. I am passionate about creating safe, collaborative spaces where individuals can reconnect with their own inner resources.
Cassie Diggens - Peer Tutor and Learning Support Adviser
My lived experience of addiction and mental health issues have all lead me to The Recovery College. I have been on my recovery journey for ten years now after losing 23 years of my life to active addiction. I am passionate about recovery and to be given this opportunity to support others on their journey truly makes my heart sing! It has been my drive for the last decade to promote the awareness that recovery is possible. I am looking forward to working on the Addiction Courses timetable that we will be rolling out later this year, exciting and enlightening times are ahead. I truly feel I am living my best life, and I am honoured to be able to serve others in this role. When I am not working, I can generally be found walking surrounded by nature, practicing yoga, spending time with family or curled up reading.
Justine Brown - Trust Lead for Recovery and Care Programme Approach
I am a dedicated social worker, passionate about personal recovery and ensuring person-centred care. I oversee the Recovery College. Beyond my professional work, I have a love for travelling and exploring new opportunities. I am an avid F1 supporter, enjoy tennis and cricket. In my spare time, I am often found walking, gardening, or unwinding and staying connected with nature.
Ash Moorcroft - Recovery College Manager
I have worked in mental health services for over 10 years, first qualifying in social work and then further studying mental health practice. I have previously managed community mental health teams, worked in safeguarding and acute hospitals. In my spare time I enjoy exploring nature, new cities and travelling. Originally from Essex, I am still getting used to Norfolk and Suffolk roads and accents (slowly!). My three dogs keep my occupied and entertained. I bring both lived and learned experience of mental health services. If you're anxious, I like to think about: travel and dogs.
Sarah Kennard - Practitioner Tutor
Sarah is an experienced Practitioner Tutor with over 10 years of work in the recovery college. Passionate about empowering others, she thrives on creating engaging courses that inspire and support learners. Outside of her teaching role, Sarah enjoys cold water swimming, exploring new places, reading, and immersing herself in sci-fi, with The Lord of the Rings being her all-time favourite book. Her dedication to both personal growth and teaching makes her a valued member of the community, blending creativity, expertise, and enthusiasm into every course she designs.
Danny Brown - Partnership Development Lead
After working in the fitness industry for many years, I joined NSFT in 2009 after a year of travelling and worked on wards with patients providing physical activity sessions. I later joined the Recovery College and coordinated the Norwich area, whilst gaining a master's degree in public health, before becoming the Partnership Development Lead across Norfolk and Suffolk. I am always looking to work alongside other organisations to collaborate and improve how we can help people. I enjoy travelling and woodworking, when I can.
Hope Gunn - Practitioner Tutor
I have worked in mental health services for 7 years since graduating from the University of East Anglia and stayed living in Norfolk, which I love. In these roles, I have specialised in providing psychoeducation groups and 1:1 support to adults and providing CBT for young people in schools/colleges. My favourite courses to teach are our creative ones, I love being able to see people's growth through engaging with their unique creativity and curiosity. My personal interests include, weightlifting, cooking and hiking with my miniature poodle.
Dani - Peer Tutor and Learning Support Adviser
I started attending the Recovery College some years ago after hearing about the service whilst receiving some support from NSFT and it was one of the best things I could've done for my mental health and wellbeing. I've been on my journey of recovery for a while now and I do believe that it is possible to feel empowered to live a life that is meaningful again. I enjoy going for walks in nature, being with my family and collecting vinyl records. Recovery has taught me that things can and do get better!
ASD / ADHD Suffolk Project:
Rob Barker - Senior Practitioner Tutor
I've been a mental health nurse for 13 years, and have a particular interest in Autism and neurodiversity. I was diagnosed Autistic in 2021 and have embraced that side of me. I joined this project because of my passion for the area. I strongly feel that there should be more support available for neurodiverse people in services.
Julia Hibberd - Administrator
- Gayle Edwards - Administrator
