Our staff & counsellors
OUR STAFF
Paulo Pimentel
is
a Psychotherapist who specialises in bereavement and trauma. He is the Co-ordinator of BBS, a charity supporting those effected by sudden and traumatic death and loss, often resulting from murder, suicide and other sudden deaths, provided by 35+ volunteer counsellors; he trains in bereavement awareness, group support; the affects of terrorism and trauma; and provides supervision for specialist services. In the past Paulo was the Project Director of Survivors of Terrorism, providing assistance for victims of terrorism in the United Kingdom. He also managed the 7th July Assistance Centre – the only dedicated independent service for victims of the London attacks of 2005. He has been a tutor on counselling & psychotherapy courses and continues to provide training in supporting bereaved adults, children & young people and those affected by terrorism for psychotherapists, schools, voluntary agencies, health and social services staff. Paulo has spoken at many UK and international conferences and seminars on his experience, knowledge and ways to improve support services for the bereaved and survivors of terrorism and other disasters. He project manages individually funded schemes, and organizes & facilitates seminars, conferences and group support meetings.
Raksha Patel
has been BBS’ administrator for over 25 years. She has extensive knowledge of issues related to bereavement and loss and she's the first contact from those in need. Raksha processes the allocation of clients to appropriate counsellors, whilst supporting those in distress and keeps everything ship shape..... Raksha is the backbone of the services.
INTRODUCING A FEW OF OUR TEAM
Carlos - Committee Member
Sepideh - Committee Member
Lydia - Chair