Hi, my name is Anna and I am the founder of EWG. I have worked in Psychology and Counselling for over 15 years working in an integrated approach with a focus on relationship and family counselling.

Over the years I have been involved in the private sector as well as charities offering in person and remote options for counselling. Through my experience I began to realise the amount of individuals who were either unable to access support, who couldn’t afford private options or who were finding the waiting lists for free services were too long for their needs.

We therefore developed EWG to not only offer a free option but a remote and instant access space for counselling support. We are passionate about supporting our community with their mental health and relationship support needs. We do this by offering online chats through our drop in service, and providing helpful information and guidance on our support pages.

I am proud to be a member of the EWG team and of our local community.

Hi, my name is Kirsty and I’m one of the directors here at EWG. I’ve worked within primary education for the last 13 years and have extensive experience of leading and delivering pastoral support to pupils and families. My education leadership and governance experience helps me in guiding EWG to meet its strategic goals. Working with wider communities has demonstrated the need for easy, free access to high quality mental health support. I’m proud to be part of a team which is enabling so many individuals to access the right support at the right time

Hi, my name is Kim and I am proud to be a director for EWG. I work within the higher education sector. Working with students, parents and families within the education sector and wider community has provided me with the skills to help guide EWG. With my experience, and in the current climate, it has reaffirmed the need for free, high quality, focused mental health support. The pressures and strains of modern society means mental health supports needs to be adaptable and comprehensive, EWG meets this need through its variety of access options. I am excited and committed to the wonderful work carried out by the EWG team who are supporting individuals in our local communities to access required support.

Hello, I’m Rachael and I work as the receptionist and administrator here at EWG.

I am an avid reader and runner, and I also write in my spare time about mental health, history, and the paranormal! When I’m not reading, running or writing, you can find me foraying for mushrooms, walking my pug Lois, or going on ghost hunts!