The Sea Sanctuary Team
The Sea Sanctuary team hold the assumption that all people accessing the service have the potential to actualise their abilities given the right supportive therapeutic environment and the opportunity to progress themselves regardless of their mental health problems.
Sea Sanctuary believes that working with individuals or groups, the boat itself will provide an underpinning framework that represents a common interest for all involved. This will create equal partnerships amongst clients and staff whose shared relationship includes literally, taking care of the Mother Ship.
Our staff:
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Joe Sabien Founder and Chief Executive Officer |
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Julie Hession Project Manager and Therapist Leading our Stress Management Programmes |
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Nicola Worsnop Project Manager and Therapist Leading our Young Person Programmes |
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Penny Harris Administrator Heading up all office matters |
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Rob Thurston Skipper and Yacht Master |
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Daniel Newman Support Worker |
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Kirsten Leslie Therapist Facilitator |
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Cathy Palmer Therapist Facilitator |
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Rob Stone Evening Support Worker |
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Katie Edwards Evening Support Worker |











