Marcus spent a decade in the law, a profession that fitted well the emotional deprivation of his 'privileged' education. In his forties he graduated from Spectrum's UCKP accredited training in humanistic, existential and formative psychotherapy. His experience is that boarding schools often produce high achievers who are disconnected from their human vulnerability and dare not enter fully into adult intimacy.

After 20 years in business taking small companies through a growth period, Rosemary has worked for the last 16 years as a psychodynamic counsellor having trained at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation. Her work covers a broad spectrum including depression, relationship issues, couples work, PCT referrals, survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, eating disorders, loss, sexuality and racial issues. Some clients are still coping with the effects of being sent away at too young an age. In the belief that we are living in a negative and ‘putting down’ environment, she also runs groups/workshops with parents to enhance their ability to develop more positive methods of communication, leading to greater self esteem for family members, and with teenagers on the frustrations they encounter in life.

Keith, a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, trained at the Psychosynthesis & Education Trust in London. He has over 20 years experience working as a therapist in a variety of settings. Apart from his work with boarding school survivors his special interests include mid-life transition, sexuality and relationship, culture and diversity. He has a rich and varied life experience.

Richard holds a BACP accredited Diploma in Integrative Psychosynthesis Counselling and is a national registered male sexual assault counsellor (NRMSAC). He works with trauma in the belief that as we face our wounds we find healing through grieving and compassion. Our pathos is not 'wrong', and to give it a place is to love again the stranger who was yourself.

Nicola has practiced in Leeds for 13 years providing Body Psychotherapy, Counselling and Supervision and is a member of the Independent Practitioners Network (IPN). She has worked particularly with issues relating to early trauma and anxiety and depression in adulthood.

Erica Cleverly is an Arts Psychotherapist. After completing her initial degree, she worked in community education before doing her primary psychotherapy training with the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education in Islington. Erica recognises that many people in our culture have not had their creativity supported as children and that this can inhibit people around using the arts freely. She brings to her work the opportunity for clients to reclaim the creative self. Erica works with clients from her private practice in Bath. She brings to her work with ex boarders a deep conviction in the right of the child to be heard. Erica trained with Nick Duffell on the Postgraduate training for working with Boarding School Survivors, and is currently in training with him to facilitate the BSS women’s group work.