About

Liz

Past experience of Domestic Abuse personally; qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and supervisor; author; chair of West Suffolk Domestic Abuse Forum; experience working in mental health, substance misuse and DA.

Emma

MBACP; BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology, MSc Integrative Counselling

My passion in counselling is working with clients who have experienced relationship abuse and sexual violence. The counselling supports clients through the healing process and helps them rebuild their life, their sense of self and their future. I have worked for Alumah since 2019 as a counsellor before becoming the counsellor coordinator in 2021. I have worked as an integrative counsellor for 5 years and I have a particular passion for creative therapies and person-centred approaches. With counselling I also specialise in the following areas: self-esteem, identity, chronic pain, anxiety and depression.

Phone: 07342842074

Marissa

Trustee

Marissa has a background in senior business operations and governance, bringing a thoughtful and empathetic approach to her work. She has extensive experience supporting complex organisations and leaders, with a strong interest in wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. A qualified Mental Health First Aider with a counselling qualification, Marissa is committed to supporting those affected by domestic abuse and to promoting compassionate, inclusive environments in which people can thrive.

Lily Maguire

I joined Alumah in early 2025 after being inspired by the fantastic work they do and having referred several young people to the service while working at a children’s charity. During the week, I’m based in London, managing the Social Value strategy for a construction company. At the weekend, you’ll usually find me walking the dog, reading a good book, or at a Pilates class.  

Anthony Colletta

I joined Alumah in August 2025 after a long career in medical research and healthcare finance. I worked in both the UK and US and served on the board of a number of companies. I tend to be happier outside than inside, especially when the sun is shining. I am married with three sons and four dogs!

Steve Rudkin

I am a mature, experienced and highly motivated professional counsellor with 30 years’ experience of working in interesting and varied health, social care, educational and secure environments, as well as in private practice. I have worked in drug and alcohol services, mental health services, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse and child & family services. I offer both short and long-term therapy. 

Peter

I’m Peter – a middle-aged man who leads development of innovative life sciences products for start-up companies. Married to Helen for 28+ years

In Memory: Tim

Tim passed away on the 15th of April, 2020. In his short time with the charity he made a huge and lasting impact on all of us. We will be forever grateful for knowing Tim and the contribution he made to Alumah.

I am South African by birth, was born and grew up under the Apartheid regime. Having experienced the impact that system had on me and the society around me, a different type of abuse but abuse none the less, I was excited to get in involved with Alumah in order to be able to contribute in some way to help people be free from the clutches of abuse and to live a fulfilled life.

Away from Alumah I am a husband and father of three children. I am passionate about my family and my faith. My faith forms the basis for how I live my life and the principles and foundations on which Alumah is based align to my faith, to see people living a fulfilled / free life, so to be able to support Alumah as a Trustee is a privilege.