Meet the Operational Leadership Team

Brenda joined Nexus in 2016 as a Volunteer Counsellor working with adults. In 2017 she became a Sessional Counsellor for adults and then also joined the Children’s Counselling team as a Sessional Counsellor. From November 2022 Brenda has been the Project Coordinator for Children’s Counselling Services. Brenda loves all aspects of her work at Nexus.

Brenda has two wonderful grown up children, loves nature and being around water. She is a keen DIY’er, mostly upcycling and decorating. When she is not working, there is nothing she enjoys more that spending time with her children, her family, her dog Marley, and doing anything creative.

Charlie has worked as a marketing and communications professional for the past six years in a range of roles, including in the legal, hospitality, arts and voluntary sectors. As Assistant Communications & Engagement Lead, Charlie supports the Communications and Engagement Lead in the delivery of Nexus’ communications strategy, operational plans and engagement campaigns, specialising in digital communications. Prior to joining Nexus, she worked at Women’s Aid, where she developed a passion for using her skills to create engaging communications for good.

Charlie is currently studying part-time for a Master’s in Digital Marketing Communication and Leadership alongside her role at Nexus. Originally from the sunny south coast of Devon, England, she’s happiest when she’s by the sea.

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At Nexus, Laura is responsible for co-ordinating the Administrative team who look after all incoming referrals and appointment scheduling for counselling and support services. They are often the first point of contact for clients seeking assistance from Nexus.

Laura has over 5 years’ experience motivating a team within administrative and medical settings, she has strong organisational and leadership qualities and has a passion for excellent service delivery. She has a people-focused approach and is always seeking ways to improve client experience and efficiency.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending the evening with her cats and dog or watching a good documentary.

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Michelle has worked with children and young people over the past 20 years, building a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially within the field of Special Educational Needs and Behavioural support.

In previous roles within the education system and Women’s Aid, Michelle has worked directly with children and young people, creating spaces and programmes fit for operational challenges and inclusion. Michelle is very passionate about preventative approaches to societal barriers and the impacts of trauma. Michelle has been a strategic link in key decisions around Healthcare, Policies and Legislation and as a Board Member of Asthma NI, Michelle lobbied Government for Asthma Preventative Support and more recently participated in a Community Partnership Programme and Manifesto launch with The Open University.

In 2021, Michelle graduated with First Class Honours in Health and Social Care and continues to build upon her knowledge with ongoing learning. Outside of working at Nexus and studying, Michelle fundraises for various charities and non-profit organisations. She is also a Taekwondo Safeguarding Officer, a role she is very passionate about.

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Vanessa joined the Clinical Team in 2023 as Counselling Co-ordinator. She is responsible for leading and managing a team of counsellors, and mental health and wellbeing practitioners, to deliver the highest standard of counselling and therapeutic support to clients.

With a background in Psychology and Neuroscience, Vanessa has worked as a professional counsellor for just under ten years alongside other therapeutic roles in the field of Cancer Support, Autism and Mental Health support. Ensuring that every client receives the therapeutic support they require in a way that is accessible, appropriate, and centred around their individual needs, is key in how Vanessa works and leads her team.

Outside of work Vanessa is passionate about ongoing learning, reading, going to the theatre, and travelling with her family.

Rosemary joined the Clinical Team in 2023 as Counselling Co-ordinator. She is responsible for leading and managing a team of counsellors, and mental health and wellbeing practitioners, to deliver the highest standard of counselling and therapeutic support to clients. 

For many years she has worked as an integrative counsellor, which allows her to tailor her therapy to meet each individual’s needs. She has extensive experience working with a wide variety of clients of all ages and from multiple backgrounds and with a diverse range of issues. As an accredited member she adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework and Code of Practice to ensure that she works safely and professionally with each individual client.