The Oasis Runcorn Recovery Team
Faith Noone
Senior Operations Manager
Faith joined UKAT in November 2020 as an addiction counsellor. Facilitating groups, 1:1’s and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Her previous roles included supporting adult survivors of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking and 14 years in the NHS as Failsafe coordinator for a national screening programme.
Faith completed an Integrative Counselling Degree First Class in 2020 (BSc Hons). Faith is a positive advocate for recovery appearing in TV/Radio segments for The one Show and Granada Reports highlighting and promoting the incredible work that the staff do across UKAT working in the addiction/recovery field. Faith was promoted in July 2021 to Senior Counsellor managing the therapy team. In November 2021 Faith transitioned into the role of CQC Registered Manager and continued to be passionate about providing safe, effective care for all clients who enter the centre.
Faith was promoted to Operations Manager in February 2024 and now works closely with four centres within the UKAT group. Sharing her experience, knowledge and skills with other managers on improving processes and procedures within current guidance.
More…Kerry Dare
Centre Manager
Kerry joined UKAT in February 2023 as a trainee Person Centred Counsellor. Kerry's previous role included working within the homeless community, supporting clients with addiction and accommodation issues. Kerry completed a Person Centred Counselling Degree (BsC Hons).
Kerry has compassion, empathy and drive to help clients who are starting theirjourney of recovery.
More…Katherine Hope
Office Manager
Katherine joined UKAT in July 2024 as an Office Manager. Katherine has worked in administrative roles since leaving school.
Katherine's previous experience includes working for Cheshire West and Chester Council, rewarding her with the knowledge and experience she brings to UKAT, and assisting in smoothly running office-based environments and tasks. Katherine has empathy and understanding of individuals going through rehabilitation and believes that when the administration is done effectively and efficiently, it allows for a well-managed office and team.
More…Julie Rigby
Senior Support Worker
From her early working life Julie has always thrived at helping others, she believes fiercely that no individual or family need to continue suffering, the pain of addiction.
After finally finding sobriety herself 10 years ago, she made a promise to help others, and show not only the addict, but the families also affected by someone else’s use, that recovery is possible and how to find and live in the solution of addiction.
Julie believes strongly that a person-centred approach is the most valuable therapeutic help and having worked many roles within a Health & Social Care setting, with individuals from a wide range across the social spectrum, she believes that treatment and services need to be as diverse as the people and communities we serve.
“A lot of my using was about changing the way I felt however having endured serious illness, loss and deep emotional pain whilst in recovery, I have come to learn that experiencing the joy, happiness and true peace of never having to use again, shows me how to live, facing life on life’s terms without the use of drugs and alcohol”
More…Tyra Forster
Senior Addiction Counsellor
Tyra originally joined UKAT in 2019 as Programme Lead for the UKAT Education programmes. Following this, Tyra was an Addiction Therapist before being promoted to Senior Addiction Counsellor.
Tyra shares her knowledge, person centred skills and passion for addiction recovery with her therapy team but more importantly, her clients. Tyra has a first class honours in Counselling (BsC) and recently featured in press coverage for UKAT displaying the crucial work that is contributed, towards those fighting addiction.
More…David Willet
Addiction Counsellor
David joined UKAT in June 2023 and this will be his second counselling role since qualifying last year. David is passionate about recovery, and believes anyone is capable of abstinence if they offer humility and are prepared to change. David is primarily person-centred in his approach and has integrated solutions focused from his previous role in an employment assistance programme. David has personal experience with anxiety, depression and substance misuse which inspired him to pursue a career in counselling.
More…Claire McGlynn
Addiction Counsellor
Claire joined the therapy team at UKAT in 2024. Claire completed her therapists degree in 2020 and has since had a full and varied career.
Claire's previous role working in private practice afforded her a wealth of counselling experience in all aspects of therapeutic support. Claire is empathic, honest and dedicated to her client work.
More…Jason Baker
Addiction Counsellor
Jason joined Oasis in August 2024, he worked previously as a counsellor with a local charity and experienced a diverse and vibrant range of clients, Jason has decided to use his skills in a new helping role within Oasis as a therapist.
He is trained integratively with a primary focus on Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural therapy. Jason also has had personal experience with mental health challenges which can give him a unique perspective when working with clients.
More…Paul Munro
Support worker
Paul, from Glasgow, Scotland, has five children and numerous grandchildren. He has been in recovery since January 2012, maintaining his sobriety through active participation in a 12-step program.
With years of experience in Addiction and Alcohol establishments, Paul embraces the chance to share his recovery journey with others. He finds great satisfaction in caring for individuals accessing detox and treatment services.
More…Lorraine Ollier
Support Worker
Lorraine joined UKAT in October 2023, bringing with her extensive experience in the homeless sector, where she has successfully navigated many challenging situations.
Her deep passion for helping individuals find the right path to recovery drives her work every day. Lorraine finds great fulfillment in her role at UKAT, where she is dedicated to supporting people on their journey toward recovery.
Having personally experienced the struggles of alcohol dependence, Lorraine understands how it can consume one's life, becoming an all-encompassing focus. However, she made a decisive choice to reclaim her life and has never looked back since. Lorraine is committed to looking forward, embracing a brighter future, and helping others do the same.
More…Casey Lalley-McDonnell
Recovery Support Worker
Casey joined UKAT in January 2022 as a recovery support worker at Oasis Runcorn.
At the centre, Casey is responsible for being a first point of contact for new
Admissions.
She monitors client’s medications and detox regimes and also supports
clients with anything they may need during their stay here at Oasis. Her previous
roles include: working with women and children who have been through the criminal
justice system dealing with complex issues such as domestic violence, substance
misuse and human trafficking as well as facilitiating groups for women as a part of
their probation. Casey always has a person-centred approach and is very passionate about helping others reach their goals.
More…Nelson Amos
Recovery Support Worker
Nelson joined UKAT in 2024 working in Oasis Runcorn. Nelson’s journey to being a support worker started when his inlaw’s mother was unwell.
He dedicated everything to support her well being and in her recovery process, Nelson really enjoyed the experience and it was then that he knew he had the experience of supporting and assisting other people based on their own needs. Nelson’s past experiences have grounded him as a dedicated worker supporting people emotionally. He has also helped in supporting people with mental health,
More…Deana Gago-Cao
Chef
Hello I am Deana A.K.A , Dee
Chef at Oasis recovery Runcorn.
N.V.Q L3 qualified in Hotel catering and Management.
Obviously I love cooking and still have the fire in my belly for it. I
seem to be mostly appreciated for my soups. Watch out Heinze.
This year I am making the commitment to be vegan. For all the usual reasons .Prevent suffering of animals ,environment and health.
5 years ago I played a big part in adding Vegan foods to the halls of residents at Manchester university.
Not afraid of anything, I love white knuckle rides, the scarier the better. Appeared on don't Tell the Bride and I jumped out of a plane once,
anyone looking for someone for a challenge, I'm your woman.
On a more grounded note, I love walking the dog..also focusing my mind on producing anything to do with art.
More…Lindsay Humphreys
Housekeeper
Lindsay has for many years worked to a high standard within both private and public sector facilities as senior Housekeeper.
Lindsay believes that a clean and tidy environment leads to a clean and tidy mind and that we are indeed a product of our environment.
Lindsay is a popular member of the Oasis team with both staff and clients alike, you can be assured of a cheery hello and a heartwarming smile, wherever she is. Nothing is too much to ask of Lindsay and she takes much pride in her relationships with colleagues and clients as she does in keeping our centre to an excellent standard.
More…Rose Amponsah
Cleaner
Rose joined Oasis Runcorn in December 2022 as a weekend housekeeper. She is an experienced housekeeper with many years experience under her belt. She is familiar with the products and machines needed to perform her role effectively.
She knows how to apply cleaning products, deploy efficient cleaning techniques, and use a variety of equipment. Rose takes great pride in her work and prides herself on high standards. Rose always ensures that everything is completed in a timely manner. It brings her great pleasure to provide our service users with fresh, clean rooms and environments.
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