Alison McNeil
(Updated 26/5/2022)
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our friend and volunteer Alison McNeil (MBE), who lost her brave battle with Cancer recently.
Sharon Paxton
I am Sharon, an Online NLP Master Practitioner, Confidence Coach and Director at A Positive Start CIC since 2019.
As a Lived Experience Expert Practitioner myself, I came to my profession during my own journey of recovery following a difficult childhood that created adversity throughout adulthood. I was told on countless occasions from a young age that I was never going to make anything of myself.Read more
Deborah J Crozier
I’m Deborah Crozier, founder of A Positive Start CIC. My own journey through trauma inspired me to create safe, supportive spaces where adults and families can heal, grow, and reconnect with life.
Our team is made up of counsellors, practitioners and student counsellors who share a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred care. Together, we deliver programmes like Reconnect & Regulate and STAND: Parents as Protectors, which help people build resilience, strengthen relationships, and feel safer in themselves and their communities.