Our Team

Max has been part of the team at Steps2Recovery since 2022. He is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where people feel heard, valued, and supported to make meaningful change in their lives. Max believes strongly in each person’s capacity for growth and works with empathy, honesty, and respect at the heart of his practice. Outside of work, he enjoys long dog walks and music, both of which help him recharge and stay grounded.

Michelle is a Counsellor at Steps2Recovery. After overcoming over 25 years of addiction, she transformed her life, shifting from a corporate career to becoming a dedicated psychotherapist. Michelle is passionate about helping others as she was helped during her darkest moments. Michelle loves her work at Steps2Recovery and has previously contributed at The Perry Clayman Project, while also volunteering at a homeless charity.

Jason is a Gestalt trained therapist with an MSc in Psychology, and a graduate of the Steps2recovery programme.

Shera is an integrative psychotherapist, trained in Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Psychodynamic and Transactional analysis, who understands that each person’s therapeutic journey is unique. Shera grew up in a multicultural family and having in different countries is especially interested in how personal and collective identities are formed. She has over 30 years experience in the area of addiction and currently work for Steps2recovery supporting clients and their loved ones throughout their recovery from substance abuse.

Roger has over 40 years of experience in recovery and loves to give back what was so freely given to him. He welcomes the opportunity to support others to find a new way of living.

Orville is a BACP accredited qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. His work focuses on supporting individuals through addiction recovery, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth, helping people feel heard, valued, and supported in their journey forward.

Romy is currently studying for her Masters degree in Psychology at Birmingham University.
She is interested in criminal and forensic psychology.

Julien is a dancer, teacher and health coach, specialising in movement practises for health, wellbeing and resilience.
A graduate of Ballet Rambert, he has spent over 20 years helping people navigate emotional and physical blocks, to achieve a healthier, more joyful and sustainable relationship with their own bodies.

Tom has worked as a writer, actor and director. He wrote the Channel 4 drama Brussels and the feature films The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz and  Radiator which he also directed. Radiator was released in the UK and played at many festivals internationally winning multiple awards. Tom was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Critics Circle and Evening Standard Film Awards. As an actor he has worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre and appeared in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Mummy Returns, Van Helsing and Shanghai Knights as well as TV and low budget films.

Penny teaches creative writing as a tool for transformation in her work at addiction, domestic abuse and human rights charities.

Martin is a graduate of Steps2Recovery and is a support worker.