Serenity Balance – Meet the Team

Ebi Mensah

Ebi Mensah

Ebi Mensah is a qualified BACP registered counsellor with a passion for helping people from diverse backgrounds improve their self-esteem and overcome mental health challenges.

Specialties

  • Self-esteem improvement
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Cultural sensitivity in counselling
“Let us walk the journey together.”

Ebi’s approach focuses on walking the journey with clients, helping them progress from feeling stuck to achieving self-actualization. With experience in supporting people from all walks of life, Ebi is committed to helping individuals rediscover themselves and overcome mental health challenges.

Joshua Munn

Joshua Munn

Joshua Munn is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with extensive experience in the NHS, offering evidence-based psychotherapy for adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Specialties

  • Social anxiety
  • Health anxiety
  • Generalised anxiety
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Low self-esteem
  • Trauma (including PTSD)
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”. “Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment” – Lao Tzu.

Joshua’s approach is empathic and compassionate, focusing on building a trusting relationship with his clients. He offers short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults (18+), typically ranging from 4-20 sessions based on individual needs.

Maureen Anderson

Maureen Anderson

Maureen Anderson is a highly experienced Parenting Consultant and Facilitator with over 20 years of experience working with children and families in various contexts.

Areas of Expertise

  • Criminal justice system
  • Domestic abuse
  • Social care
  • Private sector consultancy
  • Evidence-based parenting programmes
  • Bespoke parenting interventions

Qualifications

  • Degree in Social Anthropology
  • Trained facilitator in evidence-based parenting programmes

With a degree in social anthropology, Maureen is committed to bridging the gap between parents and children. She specializes in helping children express their feelings and enabling their voices to be heard, while supporting parents in finding meaningful and sustainable resolutions for their families.

Fiona Coghiel

Fiona Coghiel

Fiona Coghiel is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in career advancement, personal development, and well-being support. With a collaborative approach, she acts as a ‘thinking partner’ for her clients, creating a safe and supportive environment for exploration and transformation.

Areas of Expertise

  • Career advancement coaching
  • Personal development facilitation
  • Well-being support
  • Strengths-based coaching
  • Learning & Development consultation
“I create a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their inner world, unlock their potential, and ignite meaningful change in their lives.”

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Human Resource Management
  • 20-year career in Learning & Development
  • Fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor
  • EMCC accredited Coach Practitioner
  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
  • Experienced mentor (MIND, The Prince’s Trust, Oxfam)

Fiona is passionate about guiding her clients through transformative journeys, helping them reveal their true potential and explore who they can become.

Sheila Cato

Sheila Cato

Sheila Cato is a BACP-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP 405070) with extensive experience in supporting clients through various mental health challenges. She provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space for both adults and children to explore their feelings and thoughts.

Areas of Expertise

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-esteem and self-harm
  • Grief and relationship issues
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Eating difficulties and stress management
  • Cross-cultural counselling
“I am here to provide a listening ear in a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore your feelings and thoughts without the feeling of being judged.”

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Level 2 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • BA in Sociology with Social Work
  • BACP Registered Member (405070)

Sheila’s approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and person-centered therapy. She specializes in one-on-one counselling for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and has experience working with both adults and children in various settings, including schools.