Sarah is our Clinic Manager at Growing Hope Solent. She is an Occupational Therapist who has a wide and varied experience of working with children and families both in the UK and in Armenia. Sarah uses a holistic approach to try and ensure everyone can feel seen, heard and valued. She is passionate about supporting families with children with additional needs to reach their goals and thrive. She is also training to be a counsellor.
Peter is our counsellor at Growing Hope Solent. Peter blends creativity with therapeutic insight to support emotional healing and personal growth. He believes that when people feel truly seen and heard, transformation becomes possible - and creativity is often the key that unlocks that door. Peter creates a playful, safe space where emotions can be explored through drawing, sand tray therapy, and imaginative games. He helps children build emotional resilience, develop self-awareness, and feel empowered to express themselves in ways that feel natural and fun. Peter’s goal is to help people of all ages feel understood, supported, and inspired to grow - using creativity as a bridge to healing, self-discovery, and emotional freedom.
Tania is an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who has supported children with speech, language and communication needs and their families in a variety of contexts. Over the course of her career Tania has worked in the NHS, specialist educational settings and independent practice. She is experienced in supporting children with a wide range of communication needs with particular interest in early intervention, motor speech disorders and autism. Tania values working closely with families and as part of a multi-disciplinary team addressing a child and their family’s needs holistically.
Joanna is a Music Therapist for Growing Hope Solent. She has been part of Growing Hope since 2021, and loves working with families in clinic. She has a person-centred approach which means that sessions are tailored toward each individual child's needs. Joanna believes that music therapy should be a fun and safe place for children and their families to grow together.
Jeremy is a Fundraising Volunteer at Growing Hope Solent. He has spent the last forty years teaching, guiding and supporting children and their families as a Primary School teacher. He has worked with children who have been living with a wide variety of diverse needs and has also helped support a young boy with autism through to adulthood.
My name is Vicki, and I have spent much of my career working with children as a Paediatric Nurse. Since becoming a mum myself, my focus has shifted towards supporting my own children and advocating for their needs as they navigate neurodiversity. While this journey has brought its challenges, it has also given me a deeper understanding, insight and compassion for children with additional needs and the families who support them. I am also part of a large church community, where I co-lead the Welcome Team. I love helping people feel valued, included and part of the church family. Outside of work and church, I love spending time with family and friends, taking my dog for walks, and enjoying the creativity and relaxation that comes with crocheting.
