Meet the Team
At Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Midlands, our team is united by a shared commitment to relational, evidence‑based mental‑health practice. We bring together experienced counsellors, IPT practitioners, supervisors, and trainers who are passionate about supporting both clients and practitioners to grow, heal, and thrive.
🌿 Our Approach
Every member of our team is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through safe, supportive relationships. We combine person‑centred values with the structure and clarity of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, offering a blend of warmth, professionalism, and clinical integrity.
👥 Who We Are
Our practitioners and trainers bring:
extensive experience in counselling and IPT
a relational, compassionate approach to therapy and supervision
a commitment to reflective, ethical practice
specialist knowledge in depression, trauma, grief, and interpersonal difficulties
a passion for developing confident, skilled practitioners
Whether you’re seeking therapy, supervision, or training, you’ll be supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing.
Lorraine Manley
MA in Counselling , Adv PG Dip in counselling
PG Cert in counselling, PGC, PGC CBT, MBACP, IPT UK
Lorraine is an accredited IPT UK Trainer, Supervisor and Practitioner.
Lorraine has over 25 years experience working for the NHS as a Counsellor, Consultant Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer. This has been for the Talking Therapies Services (previously IAPT) and Secondary Care Services (CMHT).
Lorraine has also spent 12 years working as a counsellor with young people for the the local authority Youth Services, in schools and the local Sixth Form college.
Lorraine has also been employed as a Consultant Psychotherapist for the NHS CMHT Psychology Department, offering High Intensity step 4 CBT and Psychotherapy.
Her supervision experiences has been to supervise qualified therapists, IPT students, and counselling students on University placements as well as offering her services as a Supervisor for Shropshire Cruse Bereavement Services.
Sharon Willis
Associate Trainer
IPT Accredited trainer, supervisor & practitioner
MBACP,
Sharon is an accredited IPT Trainer, supervisor and psychotherapist, with over ten years’ experience working in the NHS.
She has worked extensively with substance misuse, supporting families affected by addiction (including gambling), alongside supporting people when using the probation and criminal justice services. She has also delivered training and CPD for blue light services and taught psychological therapies within a further education programme.
Louise Birch
Associate Trainer
MA Education, BSc (Hons) Psychology,
PGCE in education.
SEG Awards Level 2 & 3 in Counselling Concepts,
PostGrad Cert in Psychological Wellbeing Practice.
Louise is currently working for the NHS Talking Therapy Services. She previously spent 10 years in Primary Education. She has extensive experience in research, and training as well as planning educational programmes for children and adults. Her research has included the psychological development of children.
Rachel Lloyd
Associate Trainer
IPT Accredited trainer, supervisor & practitioner
MBACP,
Rachel is a qualified IPT practitioner, supervisor, and IPTUK-accredited trainer.
With over 20 years experience working in a range of clinical settings within the NHS
Rachel qualified as an IPT accredited trainer in 2025 with the IPT West Midlands Training Centre, where she was responsible for delivery of the IPT practitioners training programme, workshops and supervision. She continued in this role until the centre closed in 2026.
Sarah Power
Digital lead and Course Coordinator
BSc (Hons) Psychology and counselling, BACP Student Member
Sarah is an experienced administrator with over 30 years of expertise in pharmaceutical and healthcare settings. Alongside her professional role, she completed a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling and is now progressing her studies through an MSc in Counselling, further developing her therapeutic knowledge and person‑centred practice.
Joanne Hooson
Business lead
Rebecca Lee
Research Lead
MA Classics, BA (Hons) Classics
Rebecca graduated from Nottingham University with an MA in Classical studies, then went on to work at Winchester University in a Marketing and Research role, and is now works as a freelance researcher.
Sara Healey
Administrator
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