Hello, thank you for visiting.
My name is Deborah Jane, I am the Founder of The Hidden Force CIC.
I am also the "wife of" a Royal Green Jacket (1st Battalion, as was), now a Veteran himself.
-Experience
I have accompanied my husband on postings such as, Northern Ireland, Cyprus and Germany(West Germany back then).
We met at school, in 4th year of seniors, first impressions were not great, he was very much Mr. Popular, I honestly thought he was an "arse", until that is, one day we went on an adventure week with the school, he offered to carry my bag up Helvellyn. Some months after leaving school, he contacted me via a good friend and asked me out. He was working for the local council at the time, and had applied to join the Army.- Three times our wedding had to be postponed due to his Military commitments. On the day of wedding, he was notified that he had to be back the following day to fulfil his duties in NI, for 6 months. 36 years, 5 grown children, (two of which are currently serving),17 Grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren later, and still waiting for that honeymoon.
-Qualifications and Memberships
-BSc Psych (Hons)
-Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
-NLP Trained
-Level 3 Counselling Skills
-Level 3 Award in Education and Training
-Accredited Member of NCPS
-Graduate member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Hello, I'm Colin, but feel free to call me Geordie if ever we should speak.
Experience
-13 years Military Service (1RGJ)
-20 Years experience in Army Cadet as an Instructor
Qualifications
- NLP trained
- Level 2 & 3 Counselling Skills.
-Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling skills and Theory
-Level 5 Counselling
-Hypnotherapy Trained
Hello, my name is Sarah, I am the eldest daughter of Debbie and Geordie and I grew up as a pad brat living in Germany, Ireland and Cyprus before settling in England. My brothers are currently serving, which we are all very proud!
I enjoy helping, supporting, and being there for people, we just need to remember to speak up. I have a passion for workplace wellbeing but this extends to personal lives, which is rather useful for our line of work. I also enjoy fundraising and arranging events, lots to look forward to over the coming year so watch this space!
Experience
Pad Brat
Citizens Advice volunteer
Qualifications
-Occupational and Organisational Psychology MA
-BSc Psych (Hons)
-Level 3 Counselling
JULIE I am a proud mother of ( all of my children), one of which is a member of the military, so I understand the concerns faced by parents. I am currently supporting The Hidden Force CIC in my position as Head of Finance. I have been a supporter for The Hidden Force CIC since the beginning, and regularly advocate their services, whether that be by talking to people I meet, or fundraising.
I enjoy music, I believe it is food for the soul, and is my go to thing for my wellbeing. I also enjoy walking, reading, swimming and socialising at Northern Soul events. I am excited to be part of the team and the journey we are on.
TONY - Project Manager for The Hidden Force CIC-
Tony is our Project Manager, with many years experience in this field.
This is just a small insight to our story, who we are, and what we do, if you feel you can relate to any of this, or if you know of anyone our door is always open.
Thank you for talking the time to read this,We truly appreciate you doing so.
"Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care"- Theodore Roosevelt-
These are our fur family members, Marshall (pictured below) and his son Bwian ( bottom pic, not a wrong spelling, and he hasn't been a "Naughty Boy" ......today at least.
