
Our Team
Experienced practitioners dedicated to supporting your healing journey
Expertise, Compassion, and Care
Our team brings together addiction counsellors, psychotherapists, holistic therapists, and energy practitioners, each chosen for their experience, warmth, and genuine commitment to recovery.
Founded and led by John Taylor, the team creates a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your healing journey with confidence and trust.

John Taylor
Clinical DirectorFounder & Clinical Director
With over 20 years of experience in addiction counselling and therapeutic practice, John has dedicated his career to supporting individuals in recovery and helping them build lasting, meaningful change. His professional background is both diverse and grounded in care and leadership. Earlier in his career, he worked as a residential social worker supporting young people with disabilities in further education, before moving into a management role within the airline industry. He later brought this breadth of experience into the addiction field, where he has since focused his work on supporting recovery and therapeutic development.
Qualifications
- BSc Psychology, Social Sciences — Ulster University (2:1 Honours)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselling & Treatment — University of Limerick (Distinction)
- APSATS Training — Sex Addiction Prevention and Treatment
- Certified Clinical ERCEM Specialist (CCES) — Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model

Hilary Betts
Clinical Consultant — Addiction & Trauma Therapist
Hilary brings extensive clinical experience in addiction psychology and trauma, having worked at senior levels across leading treatment facilities including Priory Hospital North London, Sanctuary Lodge, and in private practice at Harley Street, London. She trained under Pia Mellody utilising the Post Induction Therapy (PIT) model and holds a Master of Science in Addiction Psychology and Counselling from the University of Greenwich.
Qualifications
- MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling — University of Greenwich
- Post Induction Therapy (PIT) — Pia Mellody Model
- Clinical Director — Sanctuary Lodge
- Addiction Treatment Programme Manager — Priory Hospital North London

Claudine Martin
Clinical Somatic Educator & Yoga Teacher
Claudine is a Clinical Somatic Educator and Yoga Teacher who brings a deep, body-centred approach to recovery. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with their bodies after stress and trauma — addressing the patterns of tension and disconnection that often underlie addictive behaviours. She writes and speaks extensively on somatic awareness and its role in long-term recovery.
Qualifications
- Clinical Somatic Education
- Yoga Teaching

Francis
Massage Therapist & Trainee Psychotherapist
Francis is a qualified massage therapist and is currently training as a psychotherapist. He brings a holistic perspective to wellbeing, recognising the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Qualifications
- Qualified Massage Therapist
- Psychotherapist in training

Maggi
Holistic Therapist & Energy Healing Practitioner
Maggi is a holistic therapist and energy healing practitioner who offers a deeply nurturing and restorative approach to wellbeing. Her practice emphasises supporting natural healing through therapeutic touch and energy work. Her sessions are designed to ease tension, reduce stress, and promote a sense of calm, grounding, and inner alignment. She incorporates meditation and creates personalised treatments.
Qualifications
- Aromatherapy
- Reiki
- Reflexology
- Hot stone massage
- Holistic massage
- Indian head massage
- Crystal healing
- Chakra balancing
- Spiritual healing

Alistair Richardson
Addiction & Trauma Therapist
Alistair specialises in helping people overcome the effects of trauma, childhood trauma, co-dependency, and all addictions — including sex and love addiction. He has worked as an addiction and trauma therapist and an Energy Psychologist, healer and trainer for over 23 years. Senior roles included North London Priory, Rosglas Recovery, and Kusnacht Practice. He brings 24 years of personal recovery from addiction and co-dependency to his work.
Qualifications
- MSc in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Post Induction Therapy (Pia Mellody's model)
- Intention Tapping Trainer, Mentor and Practitioner
- EFT Trainer and Practitioner
- Matrix Re-imprinting
- Attunement (spiritual healing practice)
- Gaia Eternal Light Master/Teacher and Healer

Michael
Energy Healer & Holistic Practitioner
Michael is an energy healer and holistic practitioner whose approach combines physical bodywork with deeper energetic healing. Participants consistently describe a sense of profound stillness and immediate physical release in his sessions. He has a rare ability to hold space — creating the environment where healing unfolds from within rather than being imposed from outside. He is also a trainer, sharing his knowledge with an ethos of shared humanity rather than expertise.
Qualifications
- Acupuncture
- Indian Head Massage
- Energy Healing
- Energy Healing Training & Teaching

Linda
Psychiatric Nurse — NHS Crisis Team
Linda is a qualified Psychiatric Nurse working within the NHS Crisis Team. She has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and addiction, bringing a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to her work.
Qualifications
- Qualified Psychiatric Nurse
- NHS Crisis Team
Professional Accreditations
Our team members hold professional qualifications and registrations with leading therapeutic bodies, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Reach out today to learn more about our upcoming retreats.