Our Service Team

 

 

Andy Hogan – Senior Project Worker

 

 

I try to give people with mental health problems more confidence in themselves, helping them to recover and to enjoy living in the community. I have been at Sevenoaks Area Mind for 8 years, where we have a great team who have remained focused on the individual throughout the many changes in the mental health system.

 

 

 

 

Gill Whiting – Community Liaison

 

 

I have a lifelong commitment to helping disadvantaged and vulnerable people – who are often isolated – in becoming more fully integrated into the community. An aspect of my work is helping to breaking the barriers people often face as they try to rebuild their lives. By using our facilities and programs, people are supported in this process and can move towards realising their full potential.

 

 

 

Libby Notley – Senior Support Worker

 

 

I have a longstanding commitment to mental health. For many years I was an Occupational Therapist in a variety of mental health settings, promoting health by enabling people to perform meaningful, purposeful activities in their lives. I am excited to be part of our Day Services which support this process and enable individuals to learn new skills, build social networks, and give and receive support.

 

 

 

Abnash Mitha – Housing Officer

 

 

Sevenoaks Area Mind is an organisation which supports individuals to achieve a quality of life and lead independent, active lives. These are values which I share and fully support, and I enjoy working in a community organisation together with residents and other workers.

 

 

 

 

 

Abigail Port – Housing Support Worker

 

 

Since graduating in Psychology I’ve worked in a range of mental health settings, both paid and voluntary. It’s a fascinating area, and I look forward to using my knowledge to help and support our residents in gaining confidence and moving toward more independent lives.

 

 

 

 

Annie Reed – Social Work Student

 

 

It’s very important to really listen to people with mental health problems, as no-one can be helped until they have been heard. At Sevenoaks Area Mind I am learning about all the different ways we can listen to people, through support groups, activities, befriending and counselling.

 

 

 

 

Pauline Brown – Development Co-ordinator

 

 

I am passionate about our work to remove stigma regarding mental health and am working both to promote our work of supporting people who have experienced mental health problems and to develop a supportive volunteer base.  I am excited about the objectives and aspirations of Sevenoaks Area Mind and looking forward to raising awareness within our local community and beyond.

 

 

 

Marcus Walters – Development Officer

 

 

After conquering a personal battle with mental health, Mind is very close to my heart. I want to give back to those who are less fortunate than most. Look out for some fantastic fundraising events coming up!

“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”

 

 

 

 

Annie Driscoll – Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth Brown – Administration

 

I have worked alongside people with varying mental health problems for the past 16 years in residential settings. I feel that my professional and personal experiences can help others and I am very keen to stamp out the stigma and discrimination that often goes hand in hand with mental health. I am very pleased to be part of such a good team here at SAM.

 

 

 

 

Andrew Skipjack – Gardens and Maintenance

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie McEwen – LPMG Administration