Maggie's Dundee

Staff Information

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  Lesley Howells

  Centre Head and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Maggie's Dundee

  
  

  Maggie's is the most effective environment for supporting the emotional wellbeing of ordinary people facing the practical, emotional and family demands of cancer.
  
  I worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS for 18 years before joining Maggie’s.  I specialised in working with people juggling the demands of chronic physical health problems such as cancer, diabetes and cystic fibrosis.
   
  I find balance in my life through my children, my partner, watching contemporary dance and running in the forests near my home…lots!

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  Karen McKinnon

  Information and Support Specialist, Maggie's Dundee

  
  

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  Kate Tippett-Aylmer

  Relaxation Therapist, Maggie's Dundee

  
  

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  Mandy McMahon

  Clinical Psychologist, Maggie's Fife & Dundee

  
  

  During my Clinical Psychology training I conducted research on psychosocial issues pertaining to distress and social support following a cancer diagnosis. I have also conducted research and clinically worked in areas of mindfulness based and cognitive-behavioural therapies, body image, eating disorders, and depression.

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  Robbie Gray

  Tai Chi Instructor, Maggie's Dundee

  
  

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  Valerie Busher

  Community Fundraiser

  
  

  I worked in IT sales before joining Maggie's Centres in 2001. I got involved after the my husband lost his battle with cancer in 2000. I wanted to make a difference within our local community for the many cancer patients and their families facing what is a very traumatic time. Its really important to me that we have our Maggie's Centre and I am very proud to be part of a great team of people who provide support for our visitors in Dundee.

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  Jayne Wilding

  Expressive Writing Facilitator

  
  

  I have been leading writing groups since 1998, working in many different kinds of settings ranging from one-to-one work in hospitals to writing haiku with groups in gardens. I trained initially as a writing facilitator with Survivors’ Poetry.
  
  Working with words at Maggie’s continues to be a great privilege. My hope is that more and more people will benefit from the writing groups and the incredible support that develops within them.
   
  Writing is powerful and there is something amazing about being there when people find their ‘voice’. It happens when you least expect it and that makes this work very exciting.

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  Other Staff at Maggie's Dundee

  
  

  Lynne Downie - Information and Support Specialist
  
  Sheila Kidd - Benefits Adviser
  
  Charles Whitaker - Relaxation Therapist
  
  Alison Brough - Expressive Art Group