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Our team
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Managing Director | Lead Expert Witness
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is an AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and our Lead Expert Witness. Gary has worked as Head of Social Service before becoming a full-time ISW and Expert Witness.
Jaimie Huntley
Consultant Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is an Advanced Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and is our South East lead.
Michelle Tandy
Consultant Therapist (OT)
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is an Advanced Occupational Therapist, moving and handling trainer and is our South West lead.
Akhil Jose
Associate Social Worker
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Specialist Social Worker, a registered CQC home manager and BIA. He serves as our LD and Neurodivergent Lead.








Jules Fox
Senior Consultant Social Worker
BA (Hons) MA RSW MBASW
Jules is a Strategic Social Worker, AMHP expert and therapist. Jules is the Midlands lead and our trauma-informed champion.


Our Operational Support Team (OST)






Our Leadership Team
Our Consultants, Associates and Assistants
Nathan Smith
Technology Specialist
BTEC L3 ICT
Nathan is our tech support specialist, ensuring our technology runs smoothly.


Sophia Miguel
Senior Client Affaris Assistant
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is part of the administrative team that supports the consultants and associates.


Rhian Biggs
Marketing Executive Lead
BSc (Hons)
Rhian looks after our media platforms and manages our social media accounts.
Sarah McCully
Director | Lead Psychotherapist
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW MBASW
Sarah is our Operations Director, a qualified therapist and a registered social worker. Sarah has worked as a team leader of a hospital discharge, prevention and reablement team.
Catherine Ayling
Consultant Therapist (OT)
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Catherine is an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a specialism in reablement and is our London Lead.


Lisa Barrett
Senior Associate Social Worker
BSc (Hons) RSW MBASW
Lisa is an Advanced Social Worker, BIA trainer, and experienced safeguarding manager. Lisa works in our Midlands offices.




VACANT
Associate Therapist (SaLT)
TBC
We have a vacant Associate Speech and Language Therapist post. Come back soon.
ONBOARDING
Consultant Nurse
TBC
We are onboarding a Consultant Nurse (Mental Health), who will act as our Northern Lead.


ONBOARDING
Associate Social Worker
TBC
We are onboarding new Associate Social Workers / Consultant Social Workers. Come back soon.




ONBOARDING
Associate Social Worker
TBC
We are onboarding new Associate Social Workers / Consultant Social Workers. Come back soon.


VACANT
Associate Specialist (SEND)
TBC
We have a vacant Associate SEND
Specialist post. Come back soon.
VACANT
Associate Care Practitioner
TBC
We have a vacant ACP role to complement our team of associates and consultants.
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Managing Director | Lead Expert
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA
RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Principal Social Worker. He is a qualified AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and our Lead Expert Witness.
Sarah McCully
Director | Lead Psychotherapist
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW
Sarah is our Operations Director, a trained CBT therapist and a qualified social worker.
Jaimie Huntley
Consultant Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is an Advanced Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and is our South East lead.
Michelle Tandy
Consultant Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is our Advanced Occupational Therapist, a specialist in moving and handling, and our lead for the South West.
Akhil Jose
Associate Social Worker
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Specialist Social Worker and BIA. He is also a registered manager and serves as our team's Learning Needs / Neurodivergent Lead.












Jules Fox
Senior Consultant Social Worker
BA (Hons) MA Dip.Psych.C RSW MBASW
Jules is a Strategic Social Worker, AMHP expert and leads our Trauma-Informed Practice and is our Mental Health Lead.
ONBOARDING
Nurse Consultant
BSc (Hons) RNMH
We are onboarding our Senior Nurse and they will take on the role of being our Midlands Lead.


Nathan Smith
Technology Support Lead
BTEC Level 3 IT
Nathan is our tech support lead, keeping all our technology running smoothly.






Little Nova
Little Nova is our team mascot, ensuring we shine bright in everything we do. We use Little Nova when working with children or those who need a little light lift.


Lisa Barrett
Senior Associate Social Worker
BSc (Hons) RSW MBASW
Lisa is our Advanced Social Worker based in our Midlands team. She is a BIA, an experienced Safeguarding Manager and has a specialism in hoarding/self-neglect.
Sophia Miguel
Senior Client Affairs Assistant
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is part of the core admin team supporting day-to-day operations across England and Wales.


Rhian Biggs
Marketing Executive
BSc (Hons)
Rhian looks after our media platforms and manages our social media accounts.


Catherine Ayling
Consultant Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Catherine is our Advanced Occupational Therapist, a reablement specialist and our London Lead.
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Director Consultant
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA
RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Principal Social Worker and Managing Director. He is a qualified AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and
Lead Expert Witness.
Sarah McCully
Deputy Director
BA (Hons) MSc PgD RSW MBASW
Sarah is our Deputy Director, Data Protection Officer and Compliance Lead. She is a qualified social worker and psychotherapist.
Jaimie Huntley
Consultant
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is a Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and leads our Older Adults Division.
Michelle Tandy
Consultant
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is an Occupational Therapist and our moving and handling expert. She leads our Reablement Division.
Akhil Jose
Associate Consultant
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Social Worker and Trainee BIA. He leads our Learning Needs / Neurodivergent Division.










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