2023 WORKSHOPS /Training/CPD
Talk workshops are presented by BIPOC Masters trained by Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga in a Black Empathic, approach to therapy, and the challenge of racism. NB:Currently running online
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Workshops are based on the concepts produced in Isha's books
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Workshops are based on the concepts produced in Isha's books
The Challenge of Racism
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Master Facilitators of Challenge Workhops
Nerissa Mcdonald is an Integrative Child and Adolescent psychotherapist and Anti-Racism Trainer. She has a BA in Music Industry Management and Marketing, an MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy which she gained at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) and is also a Certified Cyber Therapist. She is a mother to two small children and works as a therapist in a Primary school in Islington. After graduating, Nerissa knew as a Black therapist she would need to develop and learn new skills to further help her clients especially those who identify as Black. Noticing themes of racism, oppression, isolation and hopelessness, Nerissa has been trying to find ways to support and give a voice to the feelings that for some have been suppressed. Nerissa is the founder of Awakening Our Roots.
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Umaa Thampu has a background in in social services and youth charities. Her interests are in working with the phenomena of racism and understanding the strong feelings somatically, emotionally and physically. Umaa's passion is enhancing people's well- being and to help cultivate meaning. Umaa is currently in private practice and is a Faculty member of The Gestalt Centre which is based in London UK. Her current projects include delivering seminars in relation to her chapter, "Power of A Name" which is published in the BAATN Anthology, “Therapy in Colour” - published in April 2023. 
Moriam Grillo is an accredited art psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, working with a special focus on offering trauma-informed support to vulnerable women.
She graduated with an MA in Art Therapy from Hertfordshire University in 2018 and has been a visiting lecturer on the Art Therapy programme since then. Moriam is a practicing artist and founding director of the Butterfly Project; an Arts and Health organisation offering Art Therapy and arts engagement to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This work supports her interest in collaborative and inclusive practices which offer greater access to the arts for all. Moriam is also curator of Sitting With Discomfort; a series of online talks exploring race, racism and racialised experience. |
Dee Morrison has extensive experience of working within transcultural and multi ethnic communities. Earlier on in her career she was engaged in projects in Hackney and has worked within inner city schools across London and Greater London. Currently working part time as a psychotherapist in the Health and Wellbeing multi disciplinary team at Centrepoint which includes working with refugees and asylum seekers. She is also an active member of The Mind Café, an organisation using a Christian cognitive approach, where she runs therapeutic art sessions. Focused on developing her expertise within the neurodiversity service delivery she has a clinical practice, supervvised by Autismcan Ltd.. Dee’s involvement with the pioneering work of Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga began in 2020. She is an experienced trainer and co facilitator of The Challenge of Racism. Dee is a poet and visual artist. |
Liz Mitchell worked both pastorally and as a teacher in secondary and specialist education settings for 16yrs before training as a relationally integrative psychotherapist. The challenge of racism workshop and training underlines Liz’s psychotherapeutic foundations along with interests in neurodiversity, spirituality, well-being, dreams and matters surrounding bereavement and the end of life. Liz has a private practice, volunteers with her local hospice and enjoys growing food. 
Gloria Boadi MA has been practicing as a Transcultural Psychotherapist/ Counsellor for over 11 years. She is a qualified systemic practitioner from Prudence Skynner, Clinic, St Georges Hospital in London. Gloria Boadi is accredited with BACP/ NCS and is a member of The British Psychological Society. She also works as a clinical supervisor and facilitates workshops on racism and anxiety. She has a wide experience working with the NHS across a variety of settings such as schools, prisons, probation services and GP surgeries. She has a strong interest in mindfulness and neuropsychology. She currently works in private practice in Greenwich and also with EAPs. She is certified to work with blind and partially sighted individuals and is currently an approved counsellor for RNIB.
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