About the Well Counselling
Counsellors at the Well
There are currently 11 people who are fully committed to offering their time voluntarily, comprising 3 male and 8 female counsellors, aged between 40 – 70 years. All counsellors are Christian, professionally qualified and bring a wide range of expertise, knowledge, skill and experience to people in need, offering confidentiality, fixed term and long term counselling.
From time to time, counsellors in training who are seeking accreditation with professional bodies approach The Well for a short term training experience.
As part of their professional development, all counsellors are required to contribute to standards of best practice by attending supervision groups at regular intervals. This ensures that counsellors are supported in their work and can receive professional guidance where necessary. These sessions are led by highly experienced and qualified supervisors.
As part of their commitment to the continuing professional development of counsellors, the Trustees provide an on-going programme of training throughout the year which is also available to counsellors from other local agencies at reasonable cost.
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The Well is managed by a group of 5 Trustees who are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds – for example, hospital chaplaincy, human resources, financial planning, accountancy and law – to ensure that the legal, administrative and financial aspects of the work are appropriately regulated.
Ann Green was formerly an HR Director in the NHS. Until recently she was chair of the national Charity “Jeans for Genes” and of the Lord Chancellors Advisory Committee for North Cambridgeshire. She is currently Chair of the 'Way In' Community House in Werrington. Ann is married with a grown up daughter.
Neil Maccallum is Secretary of The Well Trustees. A Chartered Accountant by profession. Neil is a former Trustee of Bridgegate (Drugs Advisory Service) and of Abbeyfield (Peterborough).
Simon Nurser is a Trustee of The Well. Following a career in Commercial Banking, he is now working as a business consultant and involved with several charities with a focus on children with a disability and parental participation in the commissioning of services. Simon is an advisor to The Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral, is married with three children and finds relaxation through music, particularly singing.
David Parkes is Chair of ‘The Well Trustees and was formerly Lead Chaplain for Peterborough Hospitals. He is a Methodist Minister and a Governor for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust (Mental Health). David is married to an Occupational Therapist with two boys, both of whom are in the health service.
Jane Procter has been a Trustee of The Well since it began in1995. She is a local solicitor and Deputy District Judge. Jane is married and her interests include swimming, walking and reading crime fiction and autobiographies.
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The Council of Reference is a group of people who have a significant role to play in ensuring that the work of The Well is given a high profile in the community. Currently, its members are:
Hugh Duberley, HM Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire and Patron of The Well
Sarah Jackson, Social Affairs and Property Correspondent at the Daily Express
Lord Mawhinney, British Conservative Party politician. He was a member of the Cabinet from 1994 until 1997 and a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1979 until 2005.
Florence Morton is an experienced education and voluntary sector professional. She has developed particular expertise in working with volunteers in running support groups, fundraising and organising events both locally and nationally.
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Friends
Anyone can become a ‘Friend’ of The Well by either offering time to support the various fund-raising and training events or by donating money through gift aid.
Anyone interested in becoming a ‘Friend’ should contact:
1, Enfield Court,
Pioneer Park,
Thorney Road,
Eye,
Peterborough
PE6 7UG