Meet the team
Our team of educators, writers, community faciliators, and support staff work behind the scens to support counsellors at every stage. Whether creating resources, or fostering connections, we're her to help you lean, grow and thvive.
Rory Lees-Oakes
Co-Founder and Director Rory is a qualified counsellor, clinical supervisor, and author dedicated to maintaining the academic integrity of Counselling Tutor’s courses and resources. His extensive experience in counselling education ensures high-quality training and comprehensive learning materials.
Lucy Mosha
CEO, People & Process Manager Lucy directs Counselling Tutor with an emphasis on growth, integrity, and innovation. She has 17 years of director-level experience in IT outsourcing, specializing in scalable process development. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys equestrian activities and community projects.
Colette Kelly
Tech & Support Colette oversees technical support at Counselling Tutor, ensuring seamless access to courses and resources. Her role is vital in the smooth operation of our platforms and she is the welcoming voice on the Counselling Tutor Podcast.
Laurice Chavez
Academic Fulfilment & Marketing Laurice manages academic fulfilment and marketing, making sure courses reach and effectively serve practitioners. Her role is crucial in the development of training materials, ensuring counsellors have access to high-quality education.
Maria Soriano
Support & Fulfilment Maria provides customer support and manages fulfilment at Counselling Tutor, ensuring members have smooth access to courses and resources. With a background in electronics and communications engineering, she brings valuable technical expertise to her role.
Sarah Carr
Academic Writer Sarah is a BACP-accredited counsellor with a diverse academic background in modern languages and English. Since 1997, she has been a writer, editor, and proofreader, ensuring that our educational content is clear, engaging, and accessible.
Christine Shore
Head Tutor and Assessor Christine is a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, ensuring the academic quality of training and assessments. With a background in teaching and management, she works closely with the Academic Director to support students throughout their educational journey.
Paul Cullen
Tutor & Community Engagement Paul is a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor with experience in mental health, substance misuse, and neurodiversity. He runs an online practice and is actively involved in supporting Counselling Tutor’s learning community, particularly in the Online Supervision Training course.
Piper Watmough
Engagment Manager Piper is responsible for creating content, producing lecture handouts, and managing online communities. She focuses on making learning resources accessible and engaging, connecting with the community to promote useful content.