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Streetwise engages with Young People in a wide range of Exciting Projects. If you would like to get involved in these or any other Projects please speak to a member of the Streetwise Team.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou.
Jess has had a lengthy career in Advice and Guidance. She worked for 10 years in the Legal Aid Sector, and almost 10 years in the Voluntary and Community Sector, initially in frontline roles, and latterly in operational and strategic leadership. Jess is a passionate advocate for continuous improvement and social action. She firmly believes that the lessons learned and intelligence gathered must be applied to affect positive change. Jess completed the Core Social Leadership Programme in 2021, which solidified and reinforced her approach to authentic, inclusive leadership. Jess has significant experience in partnership working, collaboration, operational leadership, fundraising and social action. Jess works collaboratively with the Streetwise CEO and senior leadership team to support effective leadership, governance, finance, day to day management and overall direction of Streetwise services. She also line manages the exceptionally skilled and experienced team of counsellors within Streetwise.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
“”The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience”.
Harper Lee
From the age of 18 onwards (Lots of years!) I have always worked with, for and alongside children and young people trying to ensure that their voices are listened to and that their views and wishes are acted upon. I have been a youth worker, a counsellor and even a teacher. In each of these jobs I have learned from lots of other professionals but most of all I have learned from young people themselves. I have joined Streetwise to support the important work we are doing in Schools through our Early Help Youth Hubs, in which students can access information, advice, sexual health services, counselling and emotional health and wellbeing support in a safe and confidential space. I feel proud to have joined an organisation that puts young people first in all of the work that we do together.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
‘If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be’.
Maya Angelou.
Vicky started volunteering in a Youth Homelessness Charity in 2006 and completed her Masters in Youth and Community work at Durham University in 2010. With 15 years experience, Vicky has a keen interest in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and passion for maintaining staff wellbeing through safe open dialogue and reflective practice. Vicky manages the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team that offers counselling and 121 sessions for young people.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook for their actions but freeing ourselves of negative energies that bind us to them.”
Satsuki Shibuya.
Jackie is a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, with experience of working with both young people and adults. She works with a person centre approach and is an Integrative Counsellor who uses Transactional Analysis along with other theories, models and creative methods. Jackie joined Streetwise in October 23 and is particularly passionate about using creativity to help Young People get the most out of their counselling experience.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
“Asking for help isn’t giving up, it’s refusing to give up.”
Charley Mackesy.
Graham has a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, tailored specifically for children and young people. He is an integrative counsellor and works with transactional analysis, attachment theory, developmental theories and neurobiology. He has worked in school settings from primary to high school, for an Autism Trust and a Community Project in Northumberland. Graham has a passion for working with early years trauma and attachment, developed through his relationship with Barnardos that commenced in 2010.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
“From awareness comes choice. And from choice comes change.”
Sarah Clarke.
Sky started working with Streetwise as a sessional youth worker in the second lockdown 2021 and is now undergoing training to be Children and Young People’s Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Streetwise. Sky’s lived life experience of being raised in the care system has enriched her empathy and enthused her passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential. In 2008 she finished her Degree in Community & Youth Work and more recently achieved her Level 4 in Counselling. In 2010 she combined her talent for spoken word (which she discovered as a single parent living on a council estate) with her Degree and started teaching Poetry and Performance in Disenfranchised Communities. Sky has recently developed a love of wild swimming and connecting to nature. Her dream would be to run her own therapeutic forest school.
Advice Sky would share:
“If a door of opportunity opens for you, walk through it, no matter how scared you are.”
~ self.
Rosie is a passionate, energetic counsellor, coach, and training specialist with valuable experience in holistic health and wellbeing over a 30-year period. Rosie has worked with young people in differing settings over this time, from training in group settings to one to one counselling. Rosie brings a diverse multi-cultural experience from working in the middle east for 5 years. Rosie has also worked more recently within NCS (National Citizen Service) as a wave leader.
Rosie’s core counselling background includes a person centred model Diploma, and psychodynamic certificates and is a Mindfulness Practitioner (ACT advanced training). Rosie also has specialist training for trauma work in T.I.R. (Trauma Incident Reduction) and is experienced in using tools such as E.F.T for trauma, anxiety, fears & phobias, and depression. Rosie has designed and delivered many training programmes within mental health settings.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Let go of the past but keep the lessons it taught you.”
Chiara Gizzi
Carys joined Streetwise in May 2022, she started volunteering as a peer mentor and teaching assistant whilst working toward her A-Levels. Carys completed her Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship before working in a range of educational settings including mainstream schools, Special Educational Needs settings and Pupil Referral Units, as a Special Support Assistant. Carys travelled to the Netherlands to Au Pair before returning to undertake Youth and Community roles including working at NCS. Carys enjoyed being a led worker in a variety of Social Action Project with Changemakers.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.”
Frank Zappa
As a qualified youth worker for 29 years, Janice is currently a detached youth worker for Streetwise delivering youth work on the streets for young people, on their terms. Janice is nationally recognised for training young people (ASDAN). Janice has a Diploma of Higher Education in Community and Youth Work Studies.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Don’t put off till tomorrow, what you can do today.”
Benjamin Franklin
Rosul has spent the last five years working in a variety of educational roles after achieving a PGCE in 2017. Stemming from teaching roles to diverse support-based roles, to pastoral support, with an emphasis on a person-centred approach. Rosul has since become more focused in providing mental health provision while operating as an appointed mental health first aider since 2020. He is striving to be part of a service that can provide opportunity, social mobility, cultural capital and ultimately fulfil potential.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Coming Soon.”
Coming Soon.
Lorraine has over 30 years experience working in a business environment across Corporate, Third Sector, University and latterly Charity organisations. Lorraine is CIPD qualified and is responsible for managing the overall provision of day to day human resource and operational services.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, its learning to dance in the rain.”
Vivian Greene.
Michael has been working with young people and vulnerable adults since 2010. He started his career working for the Josephine & Jack project. Along side this he works at Newcastle’s Live Theatre as a facilitator for the youth theatre, actor and director. Michael has also developed his skills working in schools across the North East focusing on children’s mental health with Little Big Mouth CIC. He is very happy to be working on the B.A.M.E project at Streetwise as he feels it is a fantastic opportunity to help and support B.A.M.E young men.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”
Alexander Hamilton (and others)
Jenny completed her Degree BA (Hons) in Counselling at Sunderland University graduating in 2017, where she then went onto completing a MSc in Psychology. Jenny has previous experience as a Counsellor working with children and adults specialising in trauma, working with survivors and supporters of Abuse. While at college Jenny worked for Scope who are a Charity for disability equality, she also has over 6 years experience in an administration role.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Coming Soon.”
Coming Soon.
Julie is qualified as a person-centred counsellor in 2011, and began to volunteer with children in schools and also in bereavement support. She worked in a women and children supported accommodation as a family support worker (recovering from addiction). This led her to go on to work with adults in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre as an addictions counsellor, where she learnt about childhood trauma and wanted to help people earlier in their lives. Julie went on to work as a pastoral officer in a SEMH school with young people aged 11 to 16, where her role was focused on supporting pupils with their mental health and wellbeing. Julie believes the relationship is the fundamental basis of any intervention with children and brings with her a calm, empathic, kind, fun presence, which aids this
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Give off your vibe to attract your tribe.”
Self.
Susan joined Streetwise in October 2021, she has worked in the voluntary Sector as a Finance Officer for 9 years. At Streetwise Sue has responsibility for developing budgets, monitoring transactions and preparing financial reports. She provides financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the business.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“If you want to be rich, just count the things you have that money can’t buy.”
Allec Mallanao.
After graduating University Rachel worked for a mental health charity in Leeds for 2 years. She then moved back to Newcastle and joined the pastoral team in a local secondary school. Rachel is a qualified mental health first aider and during her time working in a school she studied Adverse Childhood Experiences. Rachel brings to Streetwise kindness, fun and a sense of belonging.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Maya Angelou.
Sam joined Streetwise in she has a BA Hons Counselling Studies; CPCAB Level 4 Diploma Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Counselling Young People in Schools. Sam started working in youth work projects in the West End of Newcastle before completing her 2008 Counselling Degree at York S.T John. Sam has a special interest in supporting young people with SEMH and SEN. Sam has worked at Place2be; Anxious Minds and Childline, more recently she has worked in education for over 8 years counselling Young People in Private and State Education. Sam is a Person Centred Counsellor, and describes herself as Integrative and uses Humanistic, Cognitive and Holistic approaches, and tailors her therapy to meet young person’s individual needs. She is also an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rogers.
Ruth started working with young people as a Theatrical Chaperone in 1997 and has since worked in the Theatre, Film, and TV industry, taught Drama and performing arts, worked in youth Justice and more recently worked with young people with learning disabilities. She has a BA Hons Degree in Theatre Studies and Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
Anne Frank.
Vic joined Streetwise in June 2022 as an Administrator and has a BA in Journalism. She has had a varied background in employment which has given Vic a wide knowledge of skills that fit in perfectly at Streetwise. Vic enjoys supporting and helping the fantastic Streetwise Team in the day to day administration tasks including taking referrals, answering the telephone and welcoming young people to the Streetwise offices.
Favourite Inspiration Quote:
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible!”
Audrey Hepburn
Annaliese was first involved with Streetwise as a young volunteer from 2016 to 2020. During that time she worked on projects relating to mental health, sex and relationships education, and period poverty. Annaliese graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Psychology in 2020. After that, she worked in various roles relating to education and wellbeing, including as a Psychology Demonstrator at Northumbria University and an Assistant Psychology for an NHS mental health service. She is now employed as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner at Streetwise and currently undertaking a training course to become a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Annaliese understands how beneficial the Streetwise services are to young people, as she accessed support through the charity herself when she was younger. She is passionate about educating young people on the issues they face today, especially mental health. Her role involves helping young people to overcome their challenges and being there to listen when they need to talk.
Favourite Inspirational Quote
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all”
Mulan.
Kemi completed her degree in BA Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex in 2017 and then went on to achieve her MSc in Criminology and Forensic Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University 2018. Kemi has experience of working with ex-offenders on community payback orders supporting individuals in reintegrating back into society and meeting their individual needs. Kemi began working in secondary schools as a Learning Support Assistant as part of the SEND team, encouraging the support and development of 11-16year old’s both academically and emotionally.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Coming Soon.”
Coming Soon.
Vanessa qualified as a Therapeutic Counsellor in 2013 and gained Accreditation in 2021. Vanessa trained in the Psychodynamic Approach, which views early experiences and past traumas as having a strong influence on present ways of thinking, being and interacting. Vanessa uses a range of methods from several approaches to be able to offer choice for a preferred way of working. Vanessa has previously worked as a Counsellor at (Sunderland) CAMHS, working with young people who were experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, querying their sexuality and/or gender identity, as well as living in challenging and stressful circumstances, past or present. Prior to working as a Counsellor, Vanessa worked as a Children’s Advocate, representing young people’s views and often succeeded in overturning unfair or poorly made decisions about their living arrangements, education, care and support. And prior to that, Vanessa worked as a Support Worker within Teenage Pregnancy and Youth Homelessness. Vanessa has over 20 years’ experience of working with young people. Vanessa has a BA degree in Social Work Studies, an MSc in Psychology and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“I am not here to be remembered, I’m here to be alive!”
Ian Dury
Laura joined Streetwise in November 2022 as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, she has since changed her role and is now a Mental Health & Wellbeing Therapist. Laura qualified as a Drama Therapist in 2019, holding a Master’s Degree. She has worked within Primary Schools offering therapy sessions to children and young people. Laura believes in providing a safe space for children and young people to express themselves and to be supported with mental health needs. She promotes psychological growth for her clients through working creatively, offering different forms of expression when words are simply not enough. Laura enjoys using drama, play, art and craft making, sounds work, storytelling, movement and metaphor within her practice depending on young people’s needs.
Favourite Inspiration Quote:
“What’s your best discovery” asked the mole. “That I am enough as I am,” said the boy.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse book by, Charlie Mackesy.
Sam is trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor; she joined Streetwise in October 2023. Sam supports Young People to talk about whatever they would like to in their Counselling Session. It really is all about the Young Person! Sam believes that “the magic happens when we step outside of our comfort zone”, and having Counselling can often take you out of your comfort zone. This is a journey that she will share with every young person to help them become the best version of themselves.
Favourite Inspiration Quote:
“Every journey begins with a single step.”
Lao Tzu
Frank joined Streetwise in September 2022. He has enjoyed lots of different roles in his working career including working in a breakfast and after school club in Primary School and supporting Holiday Clubs. Frank has also been volunteering as a Youth Mentor for a local Charity that supports young people, where he meets with young people and helps them develop their social skills, independence, find work or manage their money as well as providing additional support in a range of areas. Frank has enjoyed taking part in training that has supported his role in working with young people such as Mentor Training, Safeguarding and Prevent. More recently Frank has secured his Level Two Qualification in Youth Work. Frank is passionate about working with young people and helping to make a difference in their lives.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Make today so Awesome, yesterday gets Jealous”.
Having worked in administration for most of her career, Ange currently oversees the counselling appointment and referrals system for Streetwise, updating and maintaining the monitoring statistics and all aspects of admin work for the team and management. Ange specialises in being meticulous in administration and having a high standard of communication skills. Ange has a Prince 2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management and an NVQ in Administration.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“All the statistics in the world can’t measure the warmth of a smile.”
Chris Hart.
Daniel has a BSc in Psychology and an MPhil in Population Health Sciences from Newcastle University where he focused on masculinity and transgender rights issues. Daniel chaired the Newcastle University branch of sexpression, a sex education charity) and delivered RSE lessons in local schools. Daniel brings sex education knowledge to Streetwise, especially on LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, and issues relating to sexually explicit media.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Love received and love given comprise the best form of therapy”
Gordon Allport.
Vanessa is a passionate data analyst with many years of experience across many different sectors including within education and young people’s services. She is a critical thinker who loves a good problem-solving challenge. Here at Streetwise Vanessa collects, collates and analyses the data for our funding returns.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Coming soon.”
Coming soon.
Katherine has a BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Degree and has been a 1:1 Project Worker with Children and Young People for 21 Years. Katherine is a passionate advocate of Young People’s rights and strives to achieve the best outcomes she can for Young People in Newcastle Katherine previously worked at Barnardos in Newcastle for 19 years as a 1:1 Practitioner in Housing and Homelessness, Teenage Pregnancy Support and 1:1 Key working in the JAM service, offering Mental health and emotional wellbeing support. In 2019 Katherine joined the Streetwise Team as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker, supporting Victims of Crime, offering assessment, Project work and Groupwork therapy. Katherine continues in a Mental Health Support role in development of the new Outer West Mental Health Support Service at Streetwise.
Favourite Inspirational Quote:
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter, don’t mind.”
Dr Seuss.
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