Meet The Team

About Us
Meet The Team
Our History
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About Us
Meet The Team
Our History
Our Supporters

Meet the dedicated teams at Harmless, The Tomorrow Project and The Academy at Harmless.

Meet The Team

Caroline Harroe

Chief Executive Officer

Caroline Harroe

Chief Executive Officer

Following her own struggles with self harm and the loss of a friend to suicide, Caroline founded Harmless in 2007 to provide more effective support for those in need.

Under Caroline’s leadership, Harmless has grown to become one of the country’s leading providers of self harm support with a range of services including one-to-one support, group therapy and training for professionals, as well as a crisis text service and specialist bereavement support.

Recognised as an expert in the fields of self harm and suicide prevention, Caroline has published numerous articles and research studies on the subjects. She has presented at conferences around the world, while her work has been acknowledged with numerous awards, including the Nottingham Post Women in Business Award and the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

An influential voice in policy debates, Caroline consistently champions the needs of those experiencing psychological distress and ensures that Harmless remains at the forefront of self harm and suicide prevention.

Colin Menz

Service User Care & Experience Lead

Colin Menz

Service User Care & Experience Lead

My name is Colin Menz I am the Service User Care and Experience Lead for Harmless. My journey to this role all started after a chance encounter on holiday with our CEO Caroline, her wife Amy and their three (now 5) wonderful children.

Hearing their passion for Harmless instantly made me want to work for this service. I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Social Science degree. After completing my studies I worked predominantly within the Homeless sector for around nine years.

Once the chance came for me to apply to work for Harmless I did instantly. I gained a position as a Project Worker and this role has had such an important impact on my life both personally and professionally.

My role now pushes me with the same passion as my first encounter with Caroline and Amy to be able to support the communities of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and seek change nationally.

Darren Fox

HR Lead

Darren Fox

HR Lead

Business Management and Human Resources (BA Hons); Assoc CIPD.

Darren joined Harmless in 2010 and is currently our HR Lead. He has responsibility for ensuring organisational aims and objectives are aligned with HR strategy, policy, and wider employee relations practices.

As HR Lead, Darren is dedicated to empowering others to succeed in their roles, enabling people have a voice in the direction, development, and implementation of services and ultimately, organisational success. He fundamentally believes our team is our biggest asset, so he makes it his priority to continuously improve and evolve our HR initiatives and find new and innovative ways to support our staff in what is a very rewarding yet sometimes challenging work environment.

His area of interest and specialism is HR within the context of those working with self harm and suicide prevention.

Katie Freeman

Clinical Lead

Katie Freeman

Clinical Lead

Katie joined the service in September 2016, working with people in suicide crisis and has lived experience of supporting people close to her in self harm and suicide crisis. She is now our Clinical Lead. The focus of this role is to ensure that our clinical services are implemented well, are operationally smooth and most importantly that they remain connected. Katie also provides trauma focused psychotherapy.

Outside of work, Katie spends her time renovating and restoring an old Victorian house and re-watching episodes of ‘Call the Midwife’.

Leanne Moulton

Academy Lead

Leanne Moulton

Academy Lead

Leanne is Harmless’ Academy Lead, overseeing the development, implementation and improvement of the organisation’s training services on self harm, suicide and mental health. She works closely alongside her colleagues in the Senior Leadership Team, as well as the Training and Education Officers and Service Leads.

Leanne first started with Harmless as an intern in 2016, whilst completing her BA (Hons) in Special and Inclusive Education. She began her career in pastoral support within primary schools, focusing on inclusion and support for pupils with SEMH needs. This, paired with her lived experience supporting a family member with severe mental health needs, initiated her interest for working in the fields of self harm and suicide.

Andrew Gair

Finance Lead

Andrew Gair

Finance Lead

Andrew is our finance lead and joined Harmless in September 2024. He manages the finance department, in addition to reporting directly to the SLT. Andrew has over 17 years’ experience of working in accounts environments, for a range of industries and company styles, from SMEs and NFP to Blue Chip.

Andrew started out in accounts practice, gaining a wide knowledge in the process and analysis of financial documents, in addition to tax works, and helping with strategic planning for clients. Following this, Andrew began to work in the industry for SMEs looking to increase growth and automation of systems within a business. He is used to working closely with key stakeholders to ensure the company is correctly identifying inefficiencies and looking for solutions to rectify these. His work then evolved into working for NFPs, primarily in the East Midlands. His main joy from the role comes from building infrastructure and systems to support an entities growth. Enhancing automation of services and finding interdepartmental synergies are also key drivers in Andrew’s work.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys following Leicester City FC, walks in the countryside and visiting sites of historical interest, in addition to charity works.

Ash Ruan Botes

Stakeholder Partnerships & Business Development Manager

Ash Ruan Botes

Stakeholder Partnerships & Business Development Manager

Originally from Cape Town in South Africa, Ash is Harmless’ E-Learning Lead. His experience in this area stems from running an assessment centre where he developed an interest in instructional and platform design. He has also worked as an E-Learning consultant for two UK-based charities and as an intern in the development department of a large corporate firm where he designed online course content.

Ash currently designs, creates and develops Harmless’ E-Learning portfolio to reflect the organisation’s standards of excellence and innovation in self harm and suicide prevention.

Outside of work, Ash enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and the occasional surf session at the beach.

Jack Fox

Office & Facilities Manager

Jack Fox

Office & Facilities Manager

I am the Office Manager and have been working for Harmless since March of 2015. In my role I am responsible for overseeing the administrative operations the organisation along with ensuring the smooth running of the office on a day to day basis. As part of this I implement and maintain procedures and office administrative systems. Also part of my role is facilities management which involves keeping buildings and offices maintained and in good working order so that the team can provide our life saving support services in a safe and comforting environment.

Laura Hughes

Self Harm & Suicide Intervention Service Lead

Laura Hughes

Self Harm & Suicide Intervention Service Lead

Originally joining the Harmless team as a voluntary intern in 2020, Laura is now the organisation’s Self Harm and Suicide Intervention Service Lead. She manages Harmless’ crisis, stabilisation and psychotherapy interventions in order to support those who self harm, have thoughts of suicide or are experiencing a suicide crisis, plus their family, friends and carers.

Laura is particularly passionate about Harmless and The Tomorrow Project because she used Harmless’ services during her adolescence. Now in her twenties, she is proud to lead the services that supported her in the past.

In addition to her leadership role, Laura remains client-facing, and her area of specialism is suicide crisis. Laura is especially passionate about LGBTQIA+ mental health and suicide prevention, particularly for transgender and/or asexual individuals.

Outside of work, Laura is most content when she is watching Doctor Who or reading a book in the company of her 15-year-old rescue dog, Robbie.

Lisa Williamson

Suicide Bereavement Service Lead

Lisa Williamson

Suicide Bereavement Service Lead

Lisa joined the Tomorrow Project in 2019 as a clinical support worker to provide a suicide bereavement support service across Derbyshire. Lisa is now the Suicide Bereavement Service Lead, whose team support people across 3 counties.

Having raised her own 5 children, Lisa spent many years as a Foster Carer before completing her degree in Psychology with Criminology. Alongside her studies she worked as a helpline volunteer for the Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Service and was also assisting with research into the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in disadvantaged areas

Shaun Young

Academy Manager

Shaun Young

Academy Manager

Shaun is Harmless’ Academy Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations of the organisation’s training services on self harm, suicide and mental health. He works closely alongside the Training and Education Officers, Content Creators and Co-ordinators within the Academy to ensure the smooth delivery of training for our delegates.

Shaun joined Harmless in 2021 after spending several years in training and operational roles within the private healthcare sector and continues to deliver training within his role which is something he is passionate about. He incorporates his own lived experience when delivering, while maintaining focus on upskilling and empowering people around self harm, suicide and mental health as a whole.

Tom Garrett

Suicide Bereavement Team Lead

Tom Garrett

Suicide Bereavement Team Lead

Tom joined the Tomorrow Project in November 2019 as a Suicide Bereavement Support Officer. His role is to work with clients bereaved by suicide in Derbyshire, offering both emotional and practical support. Before joining the Tomorrow Project, Tom volunteered for a national bereavement charity for 4 years. Tom has also achieved a BSc in sport psychology and a MSc in sport and exercise psychology, before qualifying as a counsellor with a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Alicja Zwiercan

Therapist

Alicja Zwiercan

Therapist

My journey with Harmless and The Tomorrow Project started in January 2018. I feel grateful for the opportunity to meet, collaborate and spend good quality time with my clients. In the therapy room, I consider myself to be loyal to person-centred experiential philosophies as taught by Carl Rogers and Eugene Gendlin.

I have experience working with people from various life pathways gained both in the UK and in Poland. I am interested in exploring new ways of helping those who have undergone trauma, and I am an advocate of integrating awareness of the body within a talking- therapy context.

Activities that bring me joy include spending time outdoors, either hiking in the mountains, reading a book in the park or going to the theatre.

Anna Scott

Clinical Support Worker

Anna Scott

Clinical Support Worker

Anna joined Harmless in December 2024 as a Clinical Support Worker in the Suicide Crisis Pathway. Her role involves delivering stabilisation intervention to people of all ages in suicide crisis.

Alongside her work, Anna is studying for her MSc in Psychology and loves learning about people and their stories. She also has experience working in the third sector supporting vulnerable families in Nottingham.

In her spare time, Anna enjoys going to see live music, playing the drums at her church and being outside in the sun.

Anna Senkowska-Gracka

Clinical Administrative Officer

Anna Senkowska-Gracka

Clinical Administrative Officer

Anna joined Harmless in September 2024 as a Clinical Administrator, supporting the Nottingham team. Previously, she had spent more than a decade working in a pharmacy support role, where she helped vulnerable customers manage their medication and provided healthcare advice.

She has also worked as a graphic designer, both in-house and freelance, and has a degree in Biotechnology.

Anna has a lived experience of supporting friends in various mental health crises and overcoming her own mental health challenges, which inspired her to look for a role where she could contribute her time and skills towards helping people in crisis.

She’s particularly interested in exploring how visual arts and art therapy can help people who struggle with verbal communication share their feelings and open up about their experiences.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys reading popular science books, painting, spending time with family and friends, and exploring local green spaces with her camera.

Božana Lončarević

Training & Education Officer

Božana Lončarević

Training & Education Officer

Božana recently completed a master’s degree in Psychology and Education. Prior to her graduate studies, she gained diverse experience in educational settings, mental health contexts, and consulting.

Her primary interests focus on cognition, particularly executive functions and their impact on learning, memory, and mental health. She is also passionate about lifelong learning, mental health and well-being, the influence of childhood trauma and resilience on later life outcomes, and the effects of digital technologies on cognition and mental well-being.

In her free time, Božana enjoys sewing, gardening, baking, and taking long walks in nature.

Carly Sutton

E-Learning Content Creator

Carly Sutton

E-Learning Content Creator

Carly joined Harmless in December 2021 as a Clinical Support Worker and Administration Officer for our branch in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, a role involving the delivery of stabilisation interventions, emotional support and practical support to people who self harm of all ages.

Amongst this, she handled administrative tasks such as processing referrals and booking appointments, alongside anything else that would ensure the quality and smooth running of our service in LLR.

Carly now uses her expertise and experience as a content creator for our E-Learning platform.

In 2019, she graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology with Criminology. Although this is her first time working within this sector, she has a lot of personal experience with mental health and is looking forward to using her knowledge and experiences to develop professionally.

In her spare time she loves playing video games, reading, watching anything to do with Marvel/DC and spending time with her dog, who is a Golden Retriever named Pebbles.

Chloe Webster-Harris

Researcher

Chloe Webster-Harris

Researcher

Chloe (she/her) is a researcher at Harmless and the Tomorrow Project. Her job involves designing studies, implementing cohesive research methodologies, and translating complex datasets into meaningful research to drive understanding of self harm, suicide and bereavement. Her research interests include mental health and self harm, suicide prevention, neurodivergence, gender and sexuality, and conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Chloe has a BSc in Clinical Psychology. She is now studying for a PhD in Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton, where she is also part of the Applied Cognition and Individual Differences special interest research group and recently won the award for best PhD presentation at the Psychology Postgraduate Day. She has lived experience of self harm and suicidal ideation, and hopes that by conducting research at Harmless, the organisation will be able to influence policy so that those struggling will no longer have to manage alone.

Danny Charters

Therapist

Danny Charters

Therapist

Danny is a qualified Person Centred Therapist with professional BACP membership and joined Harmless in September 2023. Previously he spent many years working with young people in various colleges across Nottingham.

Danny is passionate about building meaningful connections with people, helping them to develop their sense of self-knowledge and personal empowerment.

Outside of work he loves playing music and going to gigs and events. He also enjoys nature and road trips.

Dean Lloyd

Clinical administrative officer

Dean Lloyd

Clinical administrative officer

Dean joined Harmless in January 2023 as a Clinical Administrator for the Self Harm pathway. Prior to this, Dean had been working towards obtaining a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is halfway there. He jumped at the chance to work for Harmless when he saw the role advertised as working in mental health support has been a long-term goal of his – the role seemed a perfect fit with his previous employment background in an administrative and customer service capacity.

Outside of work, Dean’s interests include music, football, writing, films, reading all kinds of books (fiction, autobiographies, academic) and keeping his dog, Hugo, out of trouble.

Dylan Thomas

Therapist

Dylan Thomas

Therapist

Dylan joined Harmless in August 2023 as a Therapist on the Self Harm pathway. He is trained in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), which is a therapy that places building self-compassion and compassion for our experiences at its centre. Dylan blends the Compassion focused therapy with insights from neuroscience and neuropsychology.

Before joining Harmless, Dylan had experience working as a therapist in private practice for individuals with trauma and worked within the NHS crisis café network helping those in crisis.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, day trips out with the kids and dog, meditation, yoga and outdoor sports (running, surfing, triathlon).

Eleanor Haggar

Clinical Support Worker

Eleanor Haggar

Clinical Support Worker

Eleanor joined the Tomorrow Project in March 2025 as a Clinical Support Worker with the suicide bereavement team. Her role involves providing emotional and practical support to individuals in Derbyshire who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide.

Eleanor holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of York and has worked as a specialist teaching assistant in SEN schools where she supported children with complex needs. Additionally, she has volunteered providing long-term support for individuals with aphasia and worked with young people in custody settings.

Outside of work, Eleanor enjoys reading, yoga and spending time with friends.

Erin Kershaw

Clinical Support Worker

Erin Kershaw

Clinical Support Worker

Erin started with Harmless in September 2024 as a Clinical Support Worker for the self harm team. Her role involves the delivery of stabilisation interventions and giving both emotional and practical support to people who struggle with self harm.

Erin graduated with a BSc in Psychology with Sociology from Nottingham Trent University and is currently working towards an MSc in Mental Health: Research and Practice from the University of Nottingham. She has a variety of past experiences supporting young adults and working with children and wants to be able to use her knowledge to help others and spread a message of hope.

In her personal time Erin enjoys reading, trying new recipes and watching history documentaries.

Fiona Kinsey

Clinical Support Worker

Fiona Kinsey

Clinical Support Worker

Fiona joined the Tomorrow Project in February 2022. Her role as a Suicide Bereavement Clinical Support Worker offers emotional and practical support to clients bereaved by suicide in Leicester & Leicestershire. Fiona has 25 years of experience working in mental health within the NHS and the voluntary sector.

Helen Birch

Training and Education Officer

Helen Birch

Training and Education Officer

Helen joined Harmless in July 2021 as a part-time trainer working 2 days per week, she is also studying a MSc at The University of Hertfordshire in Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion. Helen was led to this path after losing her partner to suicide in 2016 during the perinatal period, she is passionate about raising knowledge and awareness around all aspects of mental health and suicide prevention.

This is why working for Harmless as a trainer is her perfect role, as it ties together all she believes in.

As a trainer Helen works closely with the Lets Talk Training Team to deliver interactive, informative and fun sessions, in a way that removes shame, stigma and fear of these hard hitting and vital topics, let’s keep the conversations going as mental health and wellness is everybody’s business.

Outside of work, Helen is Mum to 3 beautiful children, which means she get to repeat the same sentences and pick up the same items numerous times! But she wouldn’t change that for the world, Helen loves food, food and food, whether that be reading about it, watching it, cooking it, sharing it or eating, yum!

Hemali Parekh

Finance, Benefits, Housing and Debt Advisor (Project Worker)

Hemali Parekh

Finance, Benefits, Housing and Debt Advisor (Project Worker)

Hemali joined Harmless 2024 as a Finance, Benefits, Housing and Debt Advisor (Project Worker) within the self harm and crisis pathways. Her role is to provide practical interventions for service users and to alleviate some of the practical problems people face.

Hemali has a corporate background but her own lived experience of self harm and living with mental health conditions were instrumental in her drive to join the Harmless team. She committed to helping people, and wants to provide hope and a safe space to those in need.

Hemali is particularly passionate about working within the community, researching support schemes and local charities to create accessible links to empower individuals in receiving help, as well as advocating for people too.

Outside of work she loves to swim, cook up scrappy vegan meals and attempt to keep up with her Spanish on Duo-lingo.

Jaskirat Kanwal

Clinical Support Worker

Jaskirat Kanwal

Clinical Support Worker

Jaskirat joined Harmless in December 2024 as a clinical support worker, bringing a blend of academic calibre and practical experience to the self harm pathway.

With a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Neuropsychology, they possess a solid understanding of psychological and neuropsychological principles and their application in various complex mental health contexts.

Jaskirat’s experience spans numerous psychological fields, ranging from ADHD to self harm and suicide. In these roles, they led clinical NHS service evaluations, conducted assessments, contributed to diagnostic decision-making, and provided direct crisis intervention for clients.

Outside of work, Jaskirat enjoys staying active through sports and cherishes spending time with friends and family, creating meaningful memories whenever the opportunity arises.

Jessica Paine

Fundraising & Events Officer

Jessica Paine

Fundraising & Events Officer

Jess joined Harmless in April 2025 as our Fundraising and Events Officer. Her role is to engage individuals and organisations in fundraising and to support events in creating resources and furthering outreach.

Jess has lived experience of suicide bereavement, having lost her partner in 2018. She was subsequently a Harmless service user, and can testify that The Tomorrow Project has provided life-changing, invaluable support for her and for her peers.

Jess organises an annual memorial football game, Henry’s Match, which has built a passionate community and cultural legacy at Bingham Town.

Jess has a Bachelors degree in Human Geography, which informed her passion for community and equitable service provision. She has volunteered extensively with displaced people in Lesvos, as well as leading a breakfast service for vulnerable individuals in Birmingham.

In her free time, Jess is a yogi, a traveller and an avid charity-shopper – no community market is safe, and no whimsical trinket can evade her!

Katherine Fisher

Finance Officer

Katherine Fisher

Finance Officer

My name is Katherine and I joined Harmless in 2020, the year we’ll all remember for Covid and lockdowns.

I have joined the business support team to assist with accounting and finance duties.

In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis, and play competitively in the Nottinghamshire outdoor league for both the mixed doubles and the ladies doubles, with the added pleasure of being team captain. I also volunteer with the running of a local guide unit, participating in crafts, games and nights away.

Lois Day

Clinical Support Worker

Lois Day

Clinical Support Worker

Lois began working for Harmless in July 2023 as a Clinical Support Worker on the Suicide Bereavement Pathway. Her role involves providing specialist emotional and practical support to those bereaved by suicide.

Lois has experience working and volunteering with vulnerable adults and children within custody settings, and has recently qualified in Mental Health and Counselling Studies.

Outside of work, Lois enjoys long country walks, reading and continuing her love of studies in counselling and psychology.

Maanika Aggarwal

Clinical Support Worker

Maanika Aggarwal

Clinical Support Worker

Maanika started working with the Tomorrow Project’s suicide bereavement team in December 2024. She provides support to individuals across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Maanika is trained in trauma-informed and person-centred counselling. Previously she worked across various mental health organisations, facilitated workshops on mental health topics, and provided counselling to diverse clients.

In her spare time, Maanika enjoys going for walks, soaking up the sun, exploring new cafes, and playing tennis.

Megan Dooley

Training & Education Officer

Megan Dooley

Training & Education Officer

Hello! I’m Meg and I’ve recently joined the Harmless Academy training team. My role as a trainer involves spreading awareness, tackling misinformation and stigma and equipping people with the tools they need to help themselves and others. I recently graduated with a degree in Psychology, and I am passionate about using my knowledge to make a positive impact.

Before joining Harmless, I taught English in Taiwan and Spain, which allowed me to explore other cultures and helped me develop strong communication skills that I now apply in my training sessions. My own mental health journey and the positive experiences I have had with therapy inspired me to pursue this path and I’m committed to helping others while helping build a supportive community.

In my free time, I enjoy walking in the countryside (whatever the weather!), playing guitar and singing. I also spend a lot of time just chilling at home with my partner and our two cats.

Megan Wright

Clinical Support Worker

Megan Wright

Clinical Support Worker

Megan has been working on the Tomorrow Project’s Suicide Bereavement Team since August 2023. They support people across Nottinghamshire who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Megan has recently completed a Masters in person-centred experiential counselling at the University of Nottingham. Previously, they have worked to support homeless adults and looked-after young people.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys crochet and spending time with their cat, Giuseppe.

Mollie Smith

Academy Administrative Officer

Mollie Smith

Academy Administrative Officer

Mollie joined Harmless in November 2024 as an Academy Administrative Officer in our Nottingham office.

She ensures the smooth running of our training services and is the first point of contact for any queries regarding the training we offer through The Academy at Harmless.

Mollie has her own lived experience of self harm and mental health struggles, and joined Harmless to contribute to a cause she is passionate about.

Outside of work, she enjoys crocheting, record collecting, and spending time with loved ones.

Nick Thompson

Marketing Officer

Nick Thompson

Marketing Officer

Nick joined Harmless as Marketing Officer in 2022. He has previously worked in marketing roles within the arts sector and as a freelance graphic designer.

In his spare time he enjoys long walks, following Ipswich Town and being given the runaround by his two cats.

Rachael Wigfield

Clinical Support Worker

Rachael Wigfield

Clinical Support Worker

Rachael joined The Tomorrow Project in February 2024 and works as a Clinical Support Worker. Rachael’s passion for supporting those bereaved by suicide comes from personal experience, having lost a close friend.

Rachael has a degree in Health and Social Care and also holds a counselling qualification in Counselling Skills and Counselling Awareness. Prior to joining the Harmless team, she worked in a Special Educational Needs school working with children and young adults with a large range of neurodivergent and behavioural difficulties.

Previously, Rachael also taught English Language to students in Thailand and has volunteered at the local soup kitchen and hospital where she worked alongside vulnerable adults.

Outside of work Rachael enjoys spending time with family, holidays and socialising with friends.

Rachel Biddle

Clinical Support Worker

Rachel Biddle

Clinical Support Worker

Rachel joined the Tomorrow Project in November 2019 as a Suicide Bereavement Support Officer. Her role is to work with clients bereaved by suicide in Leicestershire, offering practical and emotional support. Prior to joining the Tomorrow Project, she worked in bereavement support with a national charity and as a volunteer counsellor with a Leicester cancer charity. Rachel is also a qualified counsellor having recently completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Ruairi Blake

Researcher

Ruairi Blake

Researcher

Ruairi is working at Harmless and The Tomorrow Project as a researcher following the completion of his PhD at De Montfort University. His research focus is on understanding people's stories, and how knowledge and beliefs can affect the decisions they make. Having a research background that features cyberpsychology, he is also keenly aware of and interested in the effect that information technologies may have on health outcomes.

Samridhi Joon

Clinical Support Worker

Samridhi Joon

Clinical Support Worker

Sam is a Clinical Support Worker at The Tomorrow Project, providing support to individuals who have been bereaved by suicide. Navigating loss can feel complicated and heavy, and the presence of support can make the path feel less daunting.

Sam moved to the UK in 2022 to pursue a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and worked as a person-centred therapist at the Human Flourishing Project, providing long-term therapy to clients. Her experience has been rooted in creating a safe, compassionate and understanding space for everyone she supports.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with dogs, unwinding with a good Netflix series and has recently developed a love for hiking.

Simran Dhillon

Clinical Support Worker

Simran Dhillon

Clinical Support Worker

Simran is passionate about understanding trauma and how it impacts an individual's nervous system and their ability to healthily self regulate. Her biggest belief is that anyone at any age or stage of life can work on themselves to heal, build resilience and ultimately become better versions of themselves.

Simran's specific interests are in emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, somatic practices and mindfulness. She has a background in providing support to individuals going through difficult times, breaking down how trauma has impacted their lives and how they can move through it.

Simran has a strong academic foundation with a BSc in Psychology with Sociology and a MSc in Applied Neuropsychology, as well as experience as a Special Educational Needs TA, and an Assistant Psychologist within a memory clinic.

Outside of work, Simran likes to read psychology self-help books, to keep informed of evidence-based practices that allow people to build better life-management tools. She also enjoys staying active at the gym and walking her German Shepherd, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Tim Sumner

Therapist

Tim Sumner

Therapist

Tim joined Harmless in September 2025 as a therapist on the self harm pathway. Having worked previously in private practice, he is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and an accredited member of the BACP.

Tim believes in the uniqueness of every person and relishes the opportunity to build meaningful connections with them. He believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and its ability to foster positive change.

Outside of his working life he reads, writes and has a black cat called Dotty.

Tina Cionca

Clinical Support Worker

Tina Cionca

Clinical Support Worker

Tina joined the Tomorrow Project as part of the Suicide Bereavement team in August 2024. She holds a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde.

Previously she has done volunteering work at local charities offering counselling services, worked remotely as a counsellor as part of an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as in academic libraries.

Outside of work, Tina enjoys reading, crocheting, and is currently learning to knit.

Tom Coyle

Clinical Support Worker

Tom Coyle

Clinical Support Worker

Tom joined Harmless and The Tomorrow Project in December 2024 as a Clinical Support Worker in the Crisis Team. His role involves offering stabilisation and support to those in suicide crisis and working with people collaboratively on their journey towards recovery.

Tom’s background is in mental health work with adults and last year he completed a post-graduate course to qualify as a person-centred therapist. Previously he has volunteered with Mind in both Rotherham and Barnsley, and the Human Flourishing Project in Nottingham.

In his spare time, Tom likes to get outdoors and loves running. He also enjoys cooking and grabbing a coffee on days off.

Val Stevens

Clinical Supervisor

Val Stevens

Clinical Supervisor

Val is a Clinical Supervisor, and a Specialist Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Having personal experience of self harm and mental health issues, Val is passionate about supporting adults and young people through similar situations. Val has graduated from university and has gained degrees in Person Centred Counselling and Childhood studies. She over 20 years’ experience of working in education with children, young people and adults.

Val enjoys art, dance and relaxing in the countryside.

Vicky Lott

Training and Education Officer

Vicky Lott

Training and Education Officer

Vicky joined Harmless as a part-time Trainer in June 2023 having worked for many years in the NHS supporting vulnerable groups and providing training to diverse services across Nottingham.

Having studied Psychology and Educational Development at Nottingham Trent University as a mature student, Vicky is able to combine her knowledge of the two disciplines in the role she loves. Having also been through a very difficult menopause, Vicky is now passionate about raising awareness around its impact on women’s mental health and the resulting consequences for work, family and relationships.

Vicky mostly works remotely from her small cottage in North Devon where friends and family are regular visitors and she has found the perfect work / life balance.