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With over a decade of dedicated experience in the mental health, homelessness, and addiction sector, I bring a wealth of expertise and genuine commitment to the role. Having managed a forensic home supporting individuals with mental health challenges and learning difficulties, I have developed an understanding of the complexities faced by those with multiple needs. As the co-founder and co-CEO of an abstinent supported living service and day programme, I have been successful shaping innovative, client-centred support models within the addiction field. My management style is informed by a strong grounding in trauma-informed approaches, ensuring that care is delivered with sensitivity, respect, and deep understanding. My passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication, helps me value every client and staff member, believing that people thrive when truly seen and supported. Having lived experience with addiction enhances empathy and compassion, allowing me to build authentic connections and inspire hope in others. As the project manager I am committed to empowering individuals on their journey to recovery and independence, creating an environment where both clients and staff are encouraged to grow, learn, and succeed.

Ben Findlay is an integrative psychodynamic counsellor based in Bristol (BS1), offering both in-person and online therapy. He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has been in practice for around five years, bringing six years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Background and Experience Ben has a strong background in addiction treatment, trauma, and mental health. He has worked in both one-to-one counselling and group therapy settings, supporting clients with complex and long-standing difficulties. His work focuses on helping people explore the deeper roots of addiction and self-destructive patterns. Rather than concentrating solely on behaviour change, he supports clients in understanding the underlying emotional pain, relational dynamics, and defence mechanisms that keep them stuck. By addressing these deeper factors, Ben helps make recovery more meaningful and sustainable. He supports clients in developing resilience, confidence, and the practical skills needed for lasting change. Approach Ben works integratively, drawing from: • Psychodynamic theory • Humanistic counselling • Trauma-informed practice • Mindfulness-based approaches • Compassionate Inquiry He offers a grounded, reflective, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner world safely and at depth. His approach is collaborative and paced according to each individual’s needs. Areas of Work Ben works with adults experiencing: • Addiction and recovery • Codependency • Anxiety and depression • Anger and emotional regulation difficulties • Low or unhealthy self-esteem • Relationship difficulties • Trauma and emotional neglect Through therapy, clients are supported to identify patterns, increase self-awareness, and build the internal resources needed for meaningful and lasting change.

I’m Rax a friendly and dedicated Housing Support Worker with a background in mental health and frontline services. With a Bsc Psychology degree and experience supporting people through challenging situations I’m passionate about helping others feel safe supported and confident in moving forward. I enjoy working with individuals to build independence, strengthen wellbeing and create positive long-term change.

Caroline Hogan is an experienced support practitioner with extensive experience working alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of needs. Her work spans community services, supported housing, recovery settings and education, where she has consistently focused on helping people move toward stability, growth and a life that feels genuinely possible. Caroline has also trained the next generation of support workers, designing and delivering an OCN-accredited Support Worker Programme at City of Bristol College. Alongside this, she holds a FATEC teaching qualification, further strengthening her ability to deliver clear, engaging and high-quality training. A long-term member of a 12-step fellowship, Caroline's work is quietly anchored in the principles of recovery: integrity, accountability, service, and compassion. These values shape both her practice and her teaching, offering people a model of grounded, hopeful and ethical support. Her approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, paired with a strong belief in creative, actionable support planning. She specialises in helping people identify their strengths, build momentum and take meaningful steps toward becoming the strongest and most self-directed version of themselves. Caroline's professional focus is always on empowerment, dignity, and fostering environments where people can meet their full potential.

Tara is an experienced Housing Support Practitioner with a strong background in mental health, addiction support, and recovery-focused care. She has worked across a wide range of settings, including a Detoxification Centre supporting clients with addiction and alcoholism, Eating Disorder services, and various Mental Health Wards. Tara also spent over five years working within the NHS, where she deepened her skills in person-centred and trauma-informed practice. In her work, Tara is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. She has led group therapy sessions, supported clients through complex challenges, and helped them build the confidence and stability needed to move forward in their recovery journey. Tara brings not only professional expertise, but also personal insight. Having experienced addiction and supported living herself, and being in long-term recovery, she offers a unique understanding of the obstacles her clients face. Her lived experience and professional training together give her a compassionate, authentic approach that helps others feel truly understood. Driven by a genuine belief in people’s potential, Tara is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals—especially at times when they may struggle to believe in themselves. Her commitment, warmth, and resilience make her an invaluable support for anyone seeking stability, growth, and long-term recovery.

My life in addiction and the years of help I received are the inspiration behind my wish to help others who have had similar lived experience. I know that through empowerment and support, clients can build a sustainable recovery to carry them into the future. By taking a trauma-informed approach to each individual we can ensure nobody's past circumstances need to hold them back. I'm currently completing my Level 3 Counselling Skills qualification and as I continue on this path, I use what I'm learning I try to give everyone I work with the chance to live a life free from addiction

Hi, Im Cory. I am a housing support practitioner at Emerge Charitable Trust. The passion I have behind this role is fueled from lived experience of drug & alcohol misuse. Seeing the light come back on in my life through rehabilitation & supported living has given me the desire to support others along their journey. After completing my level 2 counselling course and finding a real joy within I have now embarked on level3 counselling @ city of bristol college. The skills Im learning through this really helps when supporting clients in my role at Emerge. 1 day at a time recovery is possible!