Who We Are

Neo Crozier

Coco's brother from another mother, Neo takes up the important and prestigious role of therapet at A Positive Start, under Coco's watchful leadership of-course.


Vanessa Westermann

Intern Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I am Vanessa, a registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Canada.

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Evie Logan

I’m Evie, a qualified trauma psychotherapist working part-time at A Positive Start CIC. I work integratively to adapt each approach to the need of every client, whilst interconnecting trauma-informed skills into my practice.

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Alex Cameron

I am Alex Cameron and I have been a volunteer in A Positive Start's Community Thrift Shop since
July 2023. I have lived in Hawick for the past five years after relocating from Edinburgh

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Lorna Peddie

My name is Lorna Peddie. I am a lived experience practitioner (LEP) at A Positive Start CIC.
I have experience across substance use services of around 20 years.
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Liz Sneddon

I am Liz Sneddon,  local to Hawick,  I have been a Director at A Positive Start CIC since December 2019.


Coco Chanel Crozier

I am Coco Crozier, general dogs body and professional hugger at A Positive Start CIC since 2018.

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Jake Bown

I'm a full stack developer and Head of Digital Solutions at @yarringtonltd. I built the website Read more


Andy Crozier

I am Andy, Local to Hawick. Married to Deborah,  I've been involved as both a volunteer and a Director at A Positive start since 2017.


Christine Kyle

I am Christine, I live locally in Hawick and have been a Director at A Positive Start CIC since its inception in 2017.