Niki Lewarne

Niki is a qualified BACP accredited Psychotherapist, who has been working in schools and private practice since 2008.  Her work in schools involves supporting children, parents and staff.  She is also a supervisor, wellness coach, licensed Thrive practitioner and...

Brenda Wilson

Brenda is an integral part of the Families Feeling Safe team initially starting as a volunteer. She puts her skills to good use by organising office systems, handling course bookings and providing administrative support to Dave and Fiona.

Mary Murcott

Mary is an accredited Protective Behaviours Trainer and facilitator of the Families Feeling Safe Programme. Mary has used Protective Behaviours in her work as a Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor whilst also using the skills in her day-to-day life with colleagues,...

Leigh Cole

Leigh has been working alongside vulnerable families, children and young people for over 17 years and is a qualified Therapeutic Life Coach, Behaviour Specialist and Child Counsellor. Having undertaken the various levels of Protective Behaviours training, Leigh has...

Wendy Bennett

Wendy qualified as a Senior Practitioner in Early Years in 2008 at Hatfield University and became aware of the potential of Protective Behaviours whilst working as a School Family Worker. Having undertaken the Level 1 (Foundation) and Level 2 (Intermediate) training...

Sue Chappell

Working with parents since 1999 as a parent’s group coordinator/volunteer for Homestart Stevenage, Sue completed Protective Behaviours Level 1 training and went on to complete Level 2. Protective Behaviours has since become an important part of her work with families...

Fiona Benjamin

As co-director of Families Feeling Safe Protective Behaviours Services, Fiona is co-author of Families Feeling Safe; an evidence based Protective Behaviours programme for mums, dads, and carers. Fiona, a registered social worker, first discovered Protective Behaviours...