Meet the Clinical and Care Team at Bayberry

General Psychotherapy and Psychology

Mandy is a senior psychotherapist and Bayberry’s programme director. She provides specialist therapeutic sessions via a range of modalities. With over a 13 yeas experience providing therapeutic treatment, she holds an MSc in Organizational Psychology, a first class honours’ degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Psychotherapy and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. She was awarded a Graduate Certificate from Harvard University Extension School, Cambridge, MA, having specialised in the science of memory, biotechnology, philosophy and justice. She is an alumna of the 2019 cohort of the Transformative Technology Academy, focusing on neuroscience based solutions to support well-being, is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, an international affiliate of the American Psychological Association, a registered counsellor with ACC, an accredited counsellor with the National Counselling Society and a Registered Test User (RQTU) with BPS for the delivery and interpretation of psychometric testing.   She continues to focus on development of the unique services provided by the organisation and has a special interest in supporting the process of resilience building for a purpose driven life.

Clinical Supervisor

Mandy is an accredited clinical supervisor, registered with NCPS, having graduated from the University of Derby.

Areas of interest:

General Psychotherapy

Mandy is interested in a wide scope of general psychotherapy themes – including anxiety and trauma, meaning and purpose –  with emphasis on memory and the use of the mind’s own resources for the re-balancing and fulfilment of emotional needs.  She incorporates  innate resources into her work and works with complex presenting issues – whether individually or with intimate partner relationships.

Psychosexual Therapy

Mandy has recently completed two years of further post-graduate specialist teaching/training in the field of clinical sexology/psychosexual therapy to enhance services to clients needing support with complex relationship needs, identity, sex, and sexuality. Mandy is currently completing supervised practice (and is actively working with clients) as an in-training/student member of the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists. She works with clients on a wide range of sexual themes – including desire, arousal, sexual orientation, sexual anatomy/psycho-education, sexual issues, intimacy, relationships, shame and shame containments, abuse, compulsive sexual behaviours, kink sexualities, sexual health and fertility, love and relationships, marriage, divorce, civil partnerships, communication in relationships, sexual violence, gaslighting, intimate partner abuse and recovery from sexual trauma. Please note that this is talking therapy and does not involve any form of touch. Sessions may sometimes include recommendations to visit a GP (for example to rule out causes such as low hormone level) and this is part of the process of discovery. We provide a positive, supportive space for LGBTQIA+ people and their families. We are entirely non-judgmental of any presenting issues and seek only to support the individual and their needs.

Secular and Faith Perspectives, and Anti-Oppression

Mandy is dual accredited in both faith-based and secular therapy, and also works via an anti-oppressive lens. She will work with clients where they are, via their perspective – and it is not unusual for clients with faith to seek out secular therapy, because they are concerned about being judged.  Please be reassured that there is no judgment in relation to any perspective and Mandy works within your worldview and to the achievement of your goals. She has also engaged with training and a national leadership cohort to support anti-oppressive practices – both in therapy and within her leadership and community roles – to support widespread positive change.

Contribution to the Field, and Other Information

Mandy is an advocate for public policy change and pioneering innovative services to support the wider community, attended parliament in 2019 as a contributor to the Parliamentary Review, the House of Lords in 2023, was a keynote speaker at the HG mental health conference in May 2023,  and is a founder member of the Leaders Council of Great Britain. Mandy’s original background was in the legal, financial and communication industries and she brings a wealth of experience to the organisation. A writer for over 30 years, she has also written several books.

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Professional Memberships and Accreditations

Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management – Associate
British Psychological Society – Graduate Member
American Psychological Association – Associate
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society – Accredited Member
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society – Accredited Clinical Supervisor
Association of Christian Counsellors – Accredited Member
Leaders Council of Great Britain – Founder Member
British Psychological Society – RQTU Test User
College of Sex and Relationship Therapists – Student Member

First Author Publications

Cooper, A (2023). Memory. Human Givens Journal, 30(2).
Cooper, A. (2023). Overcoming Addiction with Compassion. Human Givens Journal, 30(1).
Cooper, A. (2018). Allegory (1st ed.) [Paperback]. Uncontained Publishing.

As contributor

Bromley, L and Whitbrook, D (2017). Trusted (Shortlisted for the Judges Choice Award, Business Book Awards 2017). Practical Inspiration Publishing, Chapter contributor.

Winn, D (2023). What’s Really at the Root of Addiction. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/helping-humanity-thrive/202302/whats-really-at-the-root-of-addiction

Neuropsychotherapy combines the scientific understanding of the neurological mechanisms of the brain, with behavioural science and psychotherapeutic techniques – in practice, this is the use of psycho-education to allow clients to understand and work with their own processes.

He has a special interest in environmental factors relating to mental and emotional wellbeing and has studied the neurological effects of enriched environments on long term wellbeing. He is an engaging and personable clinician with a wealth of information that is delivered in a contextual and relevant style, providing the framework to support clients in their understanding of the neural mechanisms of the mind and help to engender a sense of self determination and personal volition.

Publications:

The Kinase Function of MSK1 Regulates BDNF Signaling to CREB and Basal Synaptic Transmission, But Is Not Required for Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation or Spatial Memory (2017)

Experience Recruits MSK1 to Expand the Dynamic Range of Synapses and Enhance Cognition (2020)

The influence of sensory experience on the glutamatergic synapse (2021)

Dave’s background, for nearly thirty years, was working within the music industry, worldwide, with some of the biggest names in rock. He understands the pressure of celebrity and the catastrophic impact of mental health challenges, and is committed to supporting each client’s journey to recovery.

As well as a Master’s Degree in Applied Theology, Dave also holds a Post Graduate qualification in Psychology, a Diploma in Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Care Management and Leadership. He is a registered, accredited psychotherapist with both ACC and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. He is the accredited Registered Manager of Bayberry’s services with the Care Quality Commission. As part of his continuing professional development he is currently in preparation for his PhD and is writing a book on relativistic principles in human dynamics.

He qualified as a doctor with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree in 1993 from The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, and worked for 9 years thereafter gaining a wide medical experience in various specialties including Anaesthetics, Paediatrics and A&E before specialising in Psychiatry.

He became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2005 and received his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2008. He is dual qualified- and listed on the GMC Register as a specialist in both General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.

He has further specialised in the treatment of Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) with Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders, and has, for many years, offered support and guidance to the Sick Doctors Trust (SDT) and the British Doctors and Dentists Group (BDDG). He has significant experience treating doctors whose registration is restricted by the GMC.

He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Open University in 2011, and is a member of The Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA), The Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) and the Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group of The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

He is a Member of the Royal Colleges of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and holds full Medical Indemnity Insurance with the MDDUS.

He also takes an active role in training and teaching Medical Students and Junior Doctors.

He is an engaging advocate and lives what he teaches. He believes that wellbeing activities, and positive, achievable goal setting, should be available to everyone and he makes it his mission to ensure that his programme flexes to suit the client’s individual needs and abilities. A kind, friendly and good-humoured member of the team, Jon is a wonderful encourager and supporter of clients during their journey.

As well as being a fully qualified fitness coach and personal trainer, he is also finalising his BSc honours’ degree in general psychology. He is a long term member of Bayberry’s team, for over 5 years contributing to and supporting our unique programme. He understands the underpinning emotional and psychological processes that are foundational to wellbeing, and incorporates this academic and professional knowledge into real-world, practical applications that show real results for clients.

Oliver leads operational aspects of the organisation, including oversight of the team and day to day operations. He supports policy and procedural considerations across the scope of the clinics. He has both a degree and a masters degree in law, and also heads up our training division in excellence in care.