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OUR TEAM
Eleanor Port-Burke
Director
Expressive Arts Therapist, Integrative Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP (Accred)
Qualifying with a master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University, one of the most recognised Expressive Arts Therapy programs internationally. Eleanor has over 18 years experience working with children, young people, and adults in clinical, educational, medical and therapeutic environments.
Eleanor is an accredited client-centred holistic practitioner, integrating approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Expressive Therapies, Person Centred Therapy, Systemic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Eleanor has master’s level training in mental health counselling, and has extensive experience specialising as a mental health practitioner.
Eleanor is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists MBACP (Accred) and International Association of Expressive Art Therapists (IEATA). Eleanor adheres to the BACP code of ethics.
Practice Manager & Administrator
John Donoghue
"My passion for youth work is life-long"- JD
John is passionate about community and wellbeing work.
His career includes working with the Metropolitan Police Service for over three decades, with a core focus on child protection, youth engagement and harm reduction. John has also been a Mental Health Liaison Officer in London’s East End.
On retiring from The Police, John has enjoyed senior and consultancy roles in facilities, operations and security, including creative and financial industries.
John is a keen contributor to the local community, and volunteers as a Cadet Forces Adult Volunteer as the Officer in Charge of the local Air Cadet Squadron.
John is Level 3 qualified in Safeguarding Children & Young People. When he's not working, John can be found forest or beach walking with his overly enthusiastic dog or whenever possible, flying gliders!
Stephen Port-Burke
CEAACC Financial Manager
StephenCEAACC@mail.com
Stephen is an administrator with over 20 years of experience supporting and working with children and young people in home, medical, residential, and school environments.
With an extensive background in the Creative Arts, Stephen has used his compassion and creative skills over the years to teach and to reach out to children and young people to help them develop their emotional, educational, behavioural, and social wellbeing.
Stephen manages the administrative side of CEAACC as well as CEAACC's Book Corner, Revolving Art Gallery, and literature resources.
Christine Baines
Integrative Counsellor MBACP
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Christine Baines has over 25years experience working with children their families and individuals. In earlier years Christine worked in UK, USA and Italy with children and their families, on return to the UK she gained the NNEB to then becoming a Health Play Specialist working in various health and social environments with individuals and groups, enabling them by using therapeutic skills and techniques to explore and develop their wellbeing holistically to work towards and or achieve their individual aims (goals).
Since 2012 Christine gained a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling enabling her to work interrogatively, for example using creative, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches. She has continued to broaden her previous knowledge, skills and experience around creativity for both adults and children by completing training in Clay Therapy and the Adlerian Advanced Certificate in Counselling.
Christine has worked at CEAACC since 2019.
Luciano Di Modugno
MBACP Integrative Counsellor
Luciano is a qualified Level 4 integrative counsellor. Whilst person-centred counselling is core to his professional practice, he integrates CBT, creative, and psychodynamic approaches into his work.
Luciano is interested in neurodiversity and has completed additional training in this area including, ‘Understanding Autism (Ofqual)”. Luciano is interested in systemic factors for individuals and families with neurodivergent needs, and support for carers, families, and parents, as well as individuals who are neurodivergent.
Luciano's background is in the care sector and continues to support people in the local community through the charity, ‘Caring Together’. Luciano believes in the importance of caring to improve our community and create a better and healthy place to live and thrive.
At CEAACC, Luciano works with children, young people, and adults. Luciano is bilingual and can also offer counselling sessions in Italian where helpful for individuals. He is a registered individual member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapist ( BACP ).
Megan Flanagan
MBACP, BA (Hons) Integrative Counsellor
After graduating from the University of East Anglia with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling it is to Megan’s delight to begin working with CEAACC.
Having spent some time in private practice doing a mix of in person and distance counselling through video or phone calls, she is excited to be able to work in community mental health while still seeing individual clients.
Megan is a registered member of the BACP and is working towards accreditation. Megan feels it is a priority to tailor each session to the individual, beginning with a client led approach, then as sessions continue incorporating a variety of therapeutic techniques including psychoeducation, metaphor and various creative outlets, all to suit the client. Some of Megan’s history includes working with survivors of Domestic Abuse, Addiction, Relational issues, Chronic Illness and Depression.
When describing her hobbies Megan is a bit of a self described “film geek” and loves nothing more than to read, see live music with friends and walk her dog with her family.
Keturah Smithson
Psychodynamic Counsellor
MBACP (Accred)
Keturah (Ket) has worked at CEAACC since 2018. She has a background in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and psychodynamic therapy, with an emphasis on psychodynamic approaches in therapy. She has experience in working with people in mental health crisis through working with the charity ‘LifeCraft’ in Cambridge.
Ket is a qualified Level 4 Integrative Counsellor, and member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Ket adheres to the BACP code of ethics, and received her BACP accreditation in 2025.
In addition to working with CEAACC, Ket has worked for the Department of Zoology, part of the University of Cambridge, for 8 years. During this time, she has worked with students and young people going through a time of great transition in their lives.
Isla Wicker
Social Media Developer
Isla joined our team in 2023. Combining creativity, experience, and mental health awareness/ research, Isla manages our social media platforms.
"Improving access to mental health services includes allowing wellbeing to be talked about, shared, cared for... in doing so, reducing barriers & stigma".
Isla covers a range of wellbeing areas in our social media, as well as CEAACC events and news.
Reach out: Isla.Wicker.CEAACC@mail.com
Laura Frear
Integrative Counsellor MBACP
Laura is a L5 qualified counsellor working with children, young people and adults. She integrates creative, CBT, person centred and psychodynamic approaches into her work.
Laura has a background in care, community, and personal support. She is interested in the diversity of life experiences, neuro-diversity, and supporting individuals to develop confidence and skills to manage their wellbeing over time.
Laura joined CEAACC in summer 2022. Her CEAACC work includes working at the centre, in local schools, and work with other charities and organisations.
Alison Saunders
MA Art Therapy Placement Practitioner
Alison is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Art Psychotherapy at the University of Hertfordshire (accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC), a journey that spans four years.
This September, Alison will be entering her third year of studies, and will be working at CEAACC on Mondays as part of her placement. She will be working with children, young people, and adults.
Before embarking on this academic and career pathway, Alison dedicated seven years to teaching as a primary school educator and has accumulated over fifteen years of experience working with children in various childcare settings. Her passion lies at the intersection of mental health and creativity, and she is deeply committed to integrating these elements into her work.
Alison has previously volunteered her time with CEAACC, and is the illustrator behind our children and young people's (CYP) visual therapeutic contract.
Rosa Scott
L4 Integrative Counsellor Practitioner
Rosa is a Level 4 counsellor practitioner, on placement at CEAACC in her final year of studies. Rosa is also a trained Cruse Bereavement volunteer and works to support clients weekly.
Rosa works in an integrative way, using a person-centred approach. Her training allows her to draw on psychodynamic, Gestalt, and existential therapy. Rosa also uses the creative arts in helping clients to express themselves. She is able to work with children, young people and adults. Rosa has experience in supporting people with anxiety, depression, low mood, low self-esteem, and many other areas of wellbeing. She has an interest and understanding of neurodiversity and the challenges this can bring.
Beyond her professional journey, Rosa is a mother of three grown up children and brings a wealth of life experience to her counselling. In both her personal and professional realms, she remains deeply committed to holistic support and well-being.
Rosa is a student member of Brtish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She adheres to the BACP Code of Ethics.
Jude Sutton
L4 Integrative Counsellor Practitioner
Currently a Level 4 counsellor practitioner, Jude is in her final year of studies, and is undertaking her learning placement at CEAACC.
Jude has a strong foundation in psychodynamic therapy, focusing on approaches that provide valuable insights into life experiences, helping clients better understand themselves to navigate present challenges. She also works with creative arts to encourage self-expression.
In addition to working with CEAACC, Jude has 19 years of experience in the health science sector, during which time she has provided coaching and pastoral support to colleagues going through various life transitions. She also volunteers as a trained Peer Supporter with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, offering assistance with infant and toddler feeding.
Jude works with adult clients and is interested in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, low mood, low self-esteem, and other aspects of well-being. Jude also has a special understanding of and interest in the challenges faced by people in leadership and performance sports careers.
Jude brings a wealth of life experience and a deep passion for empowering others to her counselling practice, dedicated to providing holistic support and well-being, both personally and professionally.
As a student member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), Jude adheres to the BACP Code of Ethics.
Will Fuller
L4 Integrative Counsellor Practitioner
Currently a Level 4 counsellor practitioner, Will is in his final year of studies, and is undertaking his learning placement at CEAACC.
Will focuses on people’s relationships with their own experience, and how they interpret their emotions. Will works with the belief that we all have the inner means to live well and feel whole. Our role as counsellors is to support you to find and trust that inner compass that steers towards your truest sense of self.
Will has previously been a client with CEAACC in 2018. He understands what it’s like to sit in the client’s seat. Over the last 2 years, Will has worked professionally to support individuals struggling with homelessness. Being non-judgmental is key to Will’s practice.
Being 28, growing up on the cusp on the social media revolution and working with young people, Will recognises the challenges modern society places on our health and well-being.
Will travelled and worked around Australasia and South East Asia for the first 4 years of adulthood. This led him to appreciate and be curious about all cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities. Recognising that we are all unique whilst sharing the same human needs.
Will's counselling training has included integrative, person-centred, and psychodynamic approaches . Will ha also trained in mental health awareness and support. Will works with children, young people, and adults.
