About Astranti Connect
Who are we?
In short, we are Astranti Connect, a specialist counselling training organisation.
​All our courses are designed and delivered by our team of qualified experts and practising therapists, people who understand what is involved in working as an effective & successful counsellor.
We are passionate about counselling and the counselling profession. For us it is more than a job, it’s a way of life!
Our mission statement
Creating confident and effective counsellors who can have a positive impact on others and their communities.
Our philosophyÂ
At the heart of counselling is the client, the person that needs help. We believe that it is important to attend to every need of the client, their mind, body, emotions and soul.
Our courses reflect this belief, after all, everyone is different and no single approach to counselling will work for everyone. As such, we teach a wide range of methods, focussing on the practical side, meaning you can serve a diverse range of clients and meet their specific needs.
Here at Connect, we see ourselves as being a part of the community. We are active and successful in setting up placement opportunities for our students. Helping you to become the best counsellor you can be!
Meet the team!
Jay Treryth
Jay is passionate about working with diversity in the counselling world and has been teaching with us since 2019. Jay also manages the day-to-day business processes & IT needs.
Kirsty Kell
Kirsty is a qualified counsellor working in private practice in Torbay. Kirsty works as a tutor and provides internal quality assurance. Kirsty teaches Level 2 & 3 groups for Connect supporting students as they prepare to move onto the diploma course.
Lindsey Graves
She has extensive experience in addressing emotional issues caused by domestic abuse and is a member of the BACP.
During her career, Nicola has worked in psychiatric facilities, addiction centres, and trauma-focused organisations. She is also teaching our level 2 online and manchester courses.
Maria Galani
Maria also runs her own private practice and teaches our level 2 online courses.
Jennifer Mellors
In addition to teaching, Libby also works as Integrative Counsellor for a charity in Yorkshire and has her own private practice.
Sue Blackburn
She loves working with adults and young people and specialises in working with early trauma and transitions. Sue teaches our level 2-3 courses.
Kate Moseley
Natasha Lusty
Alongside teaching, Natasha works for the NHS crisis team and has a private practice in Gloucestershire specialising in complex trauma.
Marion Elkin-Greener
She’s a licensed psychologist, supervisor, CBT and certified addictions therapist. Marion teaches levels 5 and 6 and is accredited by the BACP and NCS.
Max Best
He has years of experience assisting and mentoring students across the Astranti Group, and you’ll most likely speak to Max at some point throughout your counselling studies, whether it’s when you first enquire about a course or when you’re waiting to receive your certificates!
Anna Robson
Alongside taking your customer service calls and emails, Anna is in charge of overseeing all our students’ enrollment processes and makes sure you have everything you need to thrive in your course.
Rachel Eastop
She has over 17 years of experience as a tutor, is an accredited member of BACP, and has an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Christine Bennett
Christine specialises in person-centred counselling, with her master’s degree focusing on using this approach to address trauma.
Kate Axford
Kate is also passionate about the arts and has trained as a drama therapist.
Previously, Astrid has worked with NHS patients for over two decades. She later worked in trauma and welfare in the police force.
Kirsty Knight
Carl Willis
Carl has been teaching counselling students for over 14 years. With an MSc in Counselling, he has been in private practice since 2010. Integrative in his approach, he also weaves in supplementary skills such as hypnosis in his work in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Are you a qualified counsellor looking to pass on your expertise? Interested in joining our team?
Simply email us your CV along with a covering letter to astranticonnect@outlook.com