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About Us
About Us
The Optima Collective is powered by a compassionate, skilled, and purpose-driven team of therapists, facilitators, and lived experience professionals. Our work is grounded in both professional training and real-world understanding.
What unites us is a shared belief in the power of self-awareness, human connection, and reflective spaces to create lasting change. Our team blends therapeutic insight with creative, practical approaches to support individuals in building lives that are meaningful and fulfilling for them.
We’re committed to delivering work that is relational, inclusive, and impactful; meeting people where they are, and walking alongside them as they overcome challenges and move towards a future that is right for them.
Our Values
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our programs, and inspire the way we support individuals and communities.
Empowerment: We believe in equipping individuals with the tools, confidence, and resilience to take control of their lives, realise their potential, and achieve meaningful growth.
Individuality: We celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and aspirations of every individual, tailoring our approach to honour their personal journeys.
Creativity: We value innovative thinking and encourage individuals to explore new possibilities, embrace change, and discover transformative solutions for their lives.
Community: We foster a sense of belonging and collaboration, building supportive networks that uplift individuals and strengthen connections within society.
Sustainability: We are committed to providing long-lasting tools and strategies that empower individuals to maintain and enhance their well-being for a thriving future.
Our Team
Our Team
Jill
Jill
Founder
Founder
Jill is a qualified therapist and licensed career counsellor with a passion for helping people make confident, meaningful decisions about their future. With qualifications in therapeutic and career counselling, she supports individuals to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and build confidence and self-esteem.
She created the myVOISS™ framework to guide people through self-reflection and empower them to build purposeful, fulfilling lives.
Jill’s own journey has shaped her approach; having experienced periods of feeling lost and uncertain, she understands the power of finding clarity, direction, and self-belief. Her work is grounded in empathy, offering a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore, grow, and take confident steps towards a positive future.
Jen
Jen
Therapist
Therapist
Jen brings warmth, empathy, and lived experience to her work, helping others feel safe to reflect, grow, and take steps forward.
As a qualified counsellor and experienced facilitator, Jen has spent years supporting people on journeys of personal growth and recovery. Her own experience with addiction gives her a deep understanding of what it means to rebuild from the inside out and how powerful it can be to feel truly seen and supported along the way.
With a degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, Jen bridges the worlds of personal and community wellbeing. At The Optima Collective, she helps create therapeutic spaces where people can explore who they are, build resilience, and move towards the life they want to live.
Angela
Operations Director
Angela
Operations Director
Angela brings energy, drive, and a deep commitment to social impact to everything she does. With a strong background in the charity and social enterprise sectors, she has led programmes that support people facing complex life challenges to rebuild confidence, skills, and connection.
A natural connector and problem-solver, Angela thrives on turning ideas into action and building partnerships that make a real difference. At The Optima Collective, she ensures our work reaches the people and communities who need it most; always with heart, purpose, and a focus on creating lasting impact.
Jaymie
Jaymie
Therapist
Therapist
Jaymie blends creativity, compassion, and therapeutic support to help people reconnect with themselves and their potential.
Jaymie’s journey has taken her from music teaching and youth work in Pupil Referral Units to training as a therapist; and throughout, her focus has remained the same: helping young people and adults feel valued, empowered, and understood.
With a rich background in creative education and mental health support, Jaymie uses connection and creativity to engage people who’ve often been left behind or underestimated.
Her work at The Optima Collective centres on creating safe, inspiring spaces where people can explore who they are, express themselves freely, and take meaningful steps forward.
Brenda
Brenda
Non Exec Director
Non Exec Director
Brenda brings a rare mix of strategic insight and genuine warmth, with over 30 years’ experience supporting people and organisations to grow with clarity and confidence. Known for her thoughtful, people-first approach, she helps turn ideas into practical action; always keeping sight of what truly matters.
At The Optima Collective, Brenda’s supportive guidance, big-picture thinking, and care for people and purpose help shape our direction and ensure we stay grounded in our values as we grow.
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