Meet the team

How We Work

Sarah

Chief Executive

I joined NIDAS in November 2020 as their new CEO. Since joining I have taken NIDAS through a significant and exciting period of change. We have a clear strategic direction and I am proud to drive this forward with the support and hard work of an amazing team of specialists.

Leanne

Service Delivery Manager (DAPA)

My role at NIDAS is the Service Delivery Manager ensuring that service delivery and management is maintained across all teams at NIDAS, and working alongside the CEO. I have been at NIDAS for over 7 years and have had various practitioner roles working with women & children, I was the previous team leader for the family team before moving into management.

Kate

Family Team Coordinator

I am the Family Team Co-Ordinator and Referral and Assessment Worker at NIDAS. I provide additional case management support to the family team and strengthen partnership links with wider agencies. In addition, I complete referral and assessment work with clients.

Sam

Family Team Support Worker

I support families to understand how domestic abuse can impact on relationships and family dynamics and support them to strengthen these bonds so that they are able to move forward together, in a positive way.

Zoe

Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker

My job is to provide tailored support and assistance to survivors’ and to address individual needs with the necessary help and safety plans.  And, to help prevent self isolation and build confidence, by delivering Domestic Abuse awareness, on a one to one basis.

Marie

Children’s Outreach Worker

My role at NIDAS is to support children impacted by Domestic Abuse.  I provide 1-1 support sessions for children covering emotional support, safety planning, and healthy behaviours.  We also have fun completing creative activities during the session.  The activities help the children with understanding their feelings, anger and improving their self esteem.

Natalie

Referral and Assessment Worker

I am the Children and Young Persons Referral & Assessment Worker. I make the initial contact and offer ongoing support, advice and signposting for young people and their parents while they are on the waiting list for 1:1 support.

Donna

Referral and Assessment Worker

I have recently joined NIDAS I am extremely passionate about supporting women and their families that are experiencing domestic abuse wherever they are on their journey to becoming a survivor .

As a Referral and Assessment Worker, I make the initial contact and explore the options of support that are available for the family. The support we offer is tailored to the needs of the client to make positive changes for the women and families we work with. I am really enjoying getting to know the amazing team at NIDAS and being a big part of changing lives.

Hatty

Art Therapist

Hello, I am a qualified art therapist and joined the NIDAS team in November 2022. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I am very passionate about supporting families that have been affected by domestic abuse and believe that art therapy can play a vital role in enabling families to make the journey towards recovery and empowering them to rebuild their lives after abuse. My approach to therapy is person centred, trauma sensitive, and psychodynamic. I offer one to one, group and dyadic art therapy to adults, young people, children and parent-child. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients and encourage engagement in materials to enable self-expression, exploration, and reflection, whilst helping to facilitate positive changes in wellbeing.

 

Debbie

Finance Administrator

I have joined NIDAS as Finance Administrator to provide support with financial duties for the charity. I have over 30 years’ experience in accounting and finance working across a variety of businesses and sectors. I am very much looking forward to embracing my role with NIDAS and I endeavour to become a valued member of the NIDAS team.

Kelsa

Sessional Worker and Volunteer

I am an Art Therapy Sessional Worker and also volunteer where I can with my spare time. My role within the organisation is to support Hatty, the Art Therapist, in all aspects of administration and overall support.

I joined NIDAS to enable myself to play an active part in something I am passionate about and I am truly grateful to be given the opportunity to volunteer within an amazing and dedicated team.