Staff Team

My name is Simon Gunn and I am the Centre Director.

Having worked in the drug and alcohol treatment sector for 15 years I have seen many changes, good and bad, in treatment. One of the constants, however, is that most rehabilitation centres rely on groups and time away from temptation.

I have long believed that an intensive programme that looks at the whole person, not just the substance, would mean that the client could be back to work in less than a month. This means a full days work 6 days a week with a lot of one to one work and special attention paid to physical health.

Couple that with excellent food and accommodation and a setting that is both peaceful and far removed from any access to drugs or alcohol and you have a recipe for a short stay programme that really works and stays working.

The staff team are highly qualified and have many years experience working with drug and alcohol issues. We also have a dedicated support team to ensure that you can concentrate on the programme knowing your food is being prepared and your washing is done.

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Steve Wyer: Programme Director
Steve has worked, exclusively, with drug and alcohol clients for the last 14 years, as well as with several different governments helping develop their drug and alcohol policies.
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Amyra Mah: Holistic Therapies Manager
At Channah, Amyra runs the Body Renew programme, a holistic fitness and personal empowerment system, which includes group work, one-to-one sessions and art therapy. Her focus is on providing spiritual tools to empower clients to develop a strong sense of self in their process of recovery.
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Dee Dairo: Drug and Alcohol Worker
Dee is the latest addition to our staff team, joining us from London UK where he has been working in the drug and alcohol field since 2000. Dee has a Diploma in professional development and counselling skills from the University of North London as well as a variety of certificates relating to many aspects of working with drug and alcohol users. He is also a fully qualified personal trainer and has worked as a fitness instructor, teaching circuit training, personal training and boxercise.

Noom Sa Ubon: Personal Trainer
Noom graduated with a Sports Science degree and has been teaching in Gyms for several years. He is also a qualified Water Aerobics teacher.

Yanisa Gunn: Centre Manager
Yanisa will make sure your accommodation, food and the site is first class at all times. She will also help coordinate any visitors travel, shopping trips, etc.

The whole team is here to support you while you make the changes you need to. This can be a challenging time for you and we will do our best to minimise the petty niggles that get in the way of your treatment.