1:1 Bereavement Volunteers Volunteer to directly support our children and their families. The support given by our 1:1 Bereavement Volunteers is invaluable and helps us to support as many families as possible. We recruit for this role in spring and autumn each year. Check the opportunities page for the latest volunteer vacancies. “I've enjoyed every minute of client work with the CBC, it's been a wonderful experience that I'd recommend to anyone. The support offered to me throughout my placement has been invaluable.” Our current 1:1 Bereavement Volunteer team: Andy Poxon 1:1 Volunteer Counsellor (Newark and Rushcliffe) Andy qualified with a BSc Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI) in 2024. He has also volunteered at our Peer Support Group and residential. Claire Eastman 1:1 Play Therapy Volunteer (Newark) Claire is a qualified play therapist, having completed her diploma at Leeds Beckett University in 2022. She also has over 15 years’ experience in education and another 11 years’ experience providing careers guidance for teenagers. Debbie Clarke 1:1 Bereavement Support Volunteer (Bassetlaw) Debbie has over 30 years’ experience in primary education, including experience supporting children with neurodiversity. She works part time as a mentor for trainee teachers. Emma Sims 1:1 Bereavement Volunteer (Mansfield) Emma is a University of Lincoln student, currently undertaking her master's in counselling. She has been a Headteacher and has extensive experience in education. She also has experience in end of life counselling. Julie Turner 1:1 Volunteer Counsellor (Mansfield) Julie is a qualified Counsellor, having completed her Level 4 at Counselling Training the Midlands. She has volunteered with the Children’s Bereavement Centre since 2022. Her specialism is neurodiversity, and she has a wealth of experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN). Martin Biddle 1:1 Volunteer Counsellor (Nottingham and online) Martin is a qualified Counsellor with a MSc Integrative Psychotherapy from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI). He is also a Counsellor at a local university. Nic Haywood 1:1 Bereavement Volunteer (Newark) Nic is a BSc Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy student at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI). For over 25 years she has worked for the NHS as paramedic. Pauline Doughty 1:1 Bereavement Support Volunteer (Mansfield) Pauline is a qualified Youth Worker with many years of experience. She has also volunteered at multiple CBC bereavement residentials. Rosie Baker 1:1 Art Therapy Volunteer (Newark) Rosie is a qualified Art Therapist with MA Art Psychotherapy from Leeds Beckett University. She has experience as a Teaching Assistant and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher. She has also has experience as a volunteer in hospital and SEND school settings. Steph Barratt 1:1 Play Therapy Volunteer (Newark) Stephanie is a post-graduate student with Play Therapy UK (PTUK) and Leeds Beckett University. She is working towards achieving her PG Cert in Therapeutic Play Skills, with the aim of becoming a children’s play therapist. She has been working as a qualified primary school teacher for six years, and before that she worked closely with several families as a nanny. Tara Lonie 1:1 Bereavement Support Volunteer (Newark) Tara has a BSc (Hons) Psychology from the Open University and is a support worker for a children's residential home and mental health assistant within the NHS. Manage Cookie Preferences