We value our people
From clinical leadership to operations, referrals, administration and service delivery, every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that our services are safe, thoughtful and grounded in our values.
We work closely together, supporting one another so we can support others and create an organisational culture that makes truly therapeutic work possible.
Where we operate
We provide bespoke mental health and psychological services across England and Wales. We deliver our therapeutic services both in person and remotely. Locations include:
- Salisbury
- Lancashire
- Manchester
- London
- Gloucester
- Birmingham
- Bedford
- Liverpool
- Other major UK cities.
Our people
Dr Hannah Wilcox
Head of Service
HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons) Psychol., DClinPsychol.
As Head of Service, Hannah provides strategic oversight and supervision across all areas of MCTS, including all clinical services, business development, and central services.
Richard Cross
Director
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist & Child Psychotherapist, BSc (Hons) Psychol., DHP, PQD, Cert child Clinical Assessment, Adv Dip SMT
Richard Cross is our Director of Clinical Services. As well as being a calm and reflective leader, Richard is a highly skilled and specialist clinician, with over 25 years of relevant experience in the field.
Kelly Carter
Operations Manager
Over a decade of experience working in expert witness services
Kelly oversees and manages the effective operations of MCTS, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality workflows across the service.
Katie Weaden
Therapeutic Care Clinical Lead (South Region)
HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Level 3, MA Art Psychotherapy
As Therapeutic Care Clinical Lead for the South Region, Katie provides leadership, supervision and guidance to the Therapeutic Care clinicians supporting our residential homes to embed trauma informed, therapeutic practice.
Alastair Barrie
Clinical Case Lead and Psychotherapist
MSc, PGDip, BSc (Hons), Adult and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Alastair is the Clinical Case Lead for our Assessment and Therapies Services and the Designated Safeguarding Officer for MCTS. He is the first point of contact for any clinical enquiries relating to our Assessments and Therapies services as well as for any safeguarding concerns.
Peonelyn Ricalde
Assistant Psychological Practitioner
BSc (Hons) Psychol.
Peonelyn is an Assistant Psychological Practitioner within our Clinical Support to Care Providers team. She supports assessment, formulation, and therapy for an independent care provider in Hampshire
Dr Katie Aumayer
Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioner
HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), BSc (Hons) Psychology
Katie is a Clinical Psychologist within our Clinical Support to Care Providers team. She currently provides therapy, consultation and reflective practice to an independent care provider in Hampshire
Kate Hardwick
Workflow Coordinator
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
As Workflow Coordinator, Kate oversees the entire end to end journey of Assessment and Therapy clients - from initial enquiry through to referral, instruction, milestone management, report filing, invoicing, and ensuring exceptional customer and affiliate experience.
Mia Barnard
Business Administrator
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Mia is a dedicated and experienced administrator who supports all areas of MCTS, including Expert Witness, Autism & ADHD pathways, Assessment & Therapies, Therapeutic Care, HR, finance, marketing, and general office management.
Rhian Jones
Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioner
BA Fine Art, MA Art Therapy, Art Therapist
Rhian is an art psychotherapist in the North West region. She currently works 3 days a week in our Assessment and Therapies Services, and also provides therapy, consultation and reflective practice to an independent care provider in Wirral 2 days per week
Paula Bailey
Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioner
MSc Systemic Family, MSc Management Development, Consultant Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
With over 30 years of experience in the mental health sector, Paula is an experienced and dedicated Family & Systemic Psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed, systemic approaches.
Katharine Anderson
Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioner
MA Integrative Child Psychotherapy, PGC Therapeutic Arts, MPsych Advanced Psychology, UKCP Integrative Child Psychotherapist and MBACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Katharine is an Integrative Child Psychotherapist within our Clinical Support to Care Providers team. She currently provides therapy, consultation and reflective practice to an independent care provider in Hampshire
