Psychotherapy
Gabrielle Epstein – Clinical Director
Gabrielle is a Psychologist with over 25 years experience specialising in substance misuse. Gabrielle has held many senior positions including Head Psychological Consultant at Odyssey House Therapeutic Community, Melbourne and Consultant Psychologist for the Western Healthcare Network Victoria. Gabrielle has lectured in post- graduate medical and pharmaceutical education and provided training and consultancy to police, mental health staff and a wide range of clinicians and organisations including advising on National Occupational Standards. Gabrielle has developed and implemented innovative service systems and has lead on clinical governance for a range of organisations. Gabrielle has been responsible for county wide treatment systems in the UK and has extensive experience in ensuring the delivery of high quality services; most recently as Deputy Director for the South East of England for Addaction one of the UK’s largest addiction treatment providers.
Gillie Sliz – Primary Counsellor
Gillie is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and joined Life Works in November 2007. She trained at the University of Surrey, Roehampton and qualified in 2003. Gillie has worked as a Counsellor for 20 years and began her work facilitating groups for people living with or affected by cancer. Before joining Life Works, Gillie spent three years working with people with substance misuse problems, many of whom also had mental health issues. Previously, Gillie worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a large, London-based G.P. surgery and a Community Counselling Service.
Admissions Counsellor
