Meet the team - Conversation Starter Project

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo (CPsychol, AFBPsS)

I run my own private Practice in West Sussex and am also the Founder & Director The Conversation Starter Project CIC

Shirley Blanch is a mindfulness coach, meditation teacher and author of the ‘Micro Mindfulness’ book series.

Richard runs his own training and coaching business, Define Leadership, with several police forces and local authorities among his clients.

Ian’s experience has led him to also become our Business Development Lead. We’re grateful for the passion he brings to the project!

Freddie is an undergraduate Marketing (BA) Hons student at the University of Portsmouth, who has joined us as a volunteer.

Amy is currently taking part in our graduate associate programme, helping us collate data for our project and conducting research.

Nick is a qualified Hypnotherapist with his own private practice and has a background in health and social care.

Mark recently qualified as a hypnotherapist and now spends part of his week helping people through this work at Hypnotherapy 1 to 1.

Jeremy is not new to volunteering, in fact he won the ‘Permanent Smile Award’ at the 2023 Horsham District Volunteers awards.

Olivia is currently taking part in our graduate associate programme, helping us collate data for Conversation Starter Project.