Academic Staff

DIRECTORS

Ann Bale
Ann has a Master’s Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, and has completed a year of psychotherapy training. She has worked as a counsellor in private practice, and has taught in schools and colleges (both online and in classroom settings.) In addition to this, she has written accredited certificate, diploma and degree courses in counselling and psychology, in the UK and in North America. Ann has been working in education, counselling and psychology for over 30 years.

Mervin Strome
Mervin has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education. He has worked as a counsellor
in private practice and for professional counselling agencies. He is also an experienced group facilitator. Mervin has taught in a number of colleges and has written accredited courses at these institutions. Mervin has been working in education, counselling and psychology for over 30 years.

TUTORS
All our academic staff are experts in the field. Each of our tutors has a masters degree with additional, relevant postgraduate training in education, counselling or human services.
Constructive feedback from your tutor ensures that the student has support, encouragement and guidance as you work through the modules, course reading and assignments.