Therapists
Altogether there are about 35 counsellors and psychotherapists working at the Pottery Road Centre from a variety of different approaches and backgrounds. You can read more about some of them here. We are very proud of the standard of therapy and counselling that takes place at the Centre. See our pages on Counselling for more details of prices, and how to make an appointment.

Staff at the Office
Bob Smith, Deborah Williams, Asif, Dot, Rachel, Judy, Gary

Bob             Dot           Rachel           Judy

If you phone in you will usually speak to Rachel, Dot or Judy, who will look forward to doing what they can to help you. Dot & Judy are also qualified therapists and see clients at the Centre.

"I have to pinch myself sometimes to believe how much I value working in this area. I'm constantly moved by the way people take risks and really move on in their lives."

He completed his Masters in Gestalt Psychotherapy, to add to a Masters in Human Relations and Counselling while completing a research project on the uses and abuses of online therapy across the world. From 2007 to 2010 he sat on the national executive council for the UK Association for Gestalt Practitioners, developing their national discussion group and organising their 2010 conference in Birmingham. He enjoys singing, swimming and tai chi.

Deborah Williams
Deb runs the Centre with Bob. She combines her Centre role as a co-director with her work for a large Education Service as an advisor with a Lead Officer role for mental/emotional health in schools.

Administrative Support
Dot, Judy and Rachel are the part-time Administrators at the Centre providing invaluable support to Bob and Deb. Dot and Judy also work as counsellors in private practice.

Finances
Asif and Gary both work part-time looking after the accounts and finances between them. Asif offers help with accounts freelance - if you would be interested in contacting him please do so through the office.