Meet the people behind your recovery
Delamere brings together an exceptional team of clinicians, therapists, recovery mentors, and hospitality professionals — united by one purpose.
- 40+ Team members
- 5 Specialist teams
- 100+ Years combined experience
Leadership
4 membersThe visionary team guiding Delamere's mission, culture, and clinical direction.
Leadership
Martin Preston
Founder & CEO
My own journey through and beyond addiction was the inspiration behind Delamere. It is a great privilege to lead the organisation...
Leadership
Youssef Spiro
Registered Manager & Development Director
I have a strong personal passion for recovery and supporting people on their journey
Leadership
Alex Atwell
Head of People and Culture
I'm passionate about building a culture at Delamere where colleagues feel valued, develop their potential and enjoy rewarding careers, enabling them to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Leadership
Edward Preston
Finance Director
As Finance Director, I am responsible for financial control and reporting at Delamere. I have been involved with Delamere from day one.
Admissions
4 membersThe first point of contact guiding you through enquiry, assessment, and admission with care.
Admissions
Charlotte Lillie
Head of Admissions
I began working for Delamere in August 2024. Prior to this, I spent 12 years working in education, supporting children and families.
Admissions
Alex Molyneux
Enquiries Manager
I began my personal journey of helping others after battling addiction for many years. I have since been privileged to have helped over a thousand guests access treatment.
Admissions
Sara Buckley
Admissions Manager
I joined the Delamere team in February 2025 as Admissions Manager. I support prospective guests and their families with compassion and empathy.
Admissions
Melissa Myatt
Admissions Coordinator
I am the first point of call for prospective guests and their family/support networks. I help to provide detailed information in a compassionate and empathetic manner on the therapeutic programme here…
Clinical
10 membersExpert clinicians delivering evidence-based treatment and therapeutic care.
Clinical
Dr. Catherine Carney
Psychiatrist
As a psychiatrist with a specialist interest in addiction treatment, Catherine is a real asset to Delamere.
Clinical
Helen Yeadon
Registered Nurse
As a dedicated Registered Adult Nurse, I bring over eight years of nursing experience within the NHS sector and a deep-rooted passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.
Clinical
Michelle Farrell
Registered Nurse
I am a registered Mental Health Nurse and who initially started my career at Delamere in 2021 before working in other areas of nursing.
Clinical
Paula Berry
Head of Clinical Care
I am an experienced Mental Health Nurse with practice dating back to 1999, across complex settings including addiction services, veteran care, and prison nursing. As an Independent Prescriber, I bring advanced clinical expertise and a…
Clinical
Nicola Bell
Wellbeing Guide
I joined Delamere in October 2021. I had previously worked for 15 years in care out in the community.
Clinical
Sian Entwistle
Wellbeing Guide
I began my healthcare career in 2016, working in a variety of roles across the sector, and joined Delamere in 2024. As a Wellbeing Guide within the Clinical Team, I carry out physical observations, support…
Clinical
John Dobinson
Registered Nurse
I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental environment where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to take positive steps towards lasting recovery.
Clinical
Kiyah Balfe
Wellbeing Guide
I have worked at Delamere since the beginning of 2026. Prior to this, I completed three years at college studying Health and Social Care at a Diploma level.
Clinical
Samantha Goodwin
Care Practitioner
My role involves supporting guest through their recovery journey and ensuring they feel safe, respected and supported during their stay.
Clinical
Zoe Bullock
Registered Nurse
I joined Delamere in April 2026 after spending the previous two years working a major trauma A+E department.
Recovery
8 membersRecovery mentors who walk alongside guests throughout their stay and beyond.
Recovery
Chris Lomas
Head of Therapy & Programme
Chris Lomas is Head of Therapy & Programme at Delamere I oversee the implementation, evolution and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic programmes.
Recovery
Mark Nicholls
Senior Therapist
I am a Person-Centred psychotherapist using a pluralistic approach with Psychodynamic and CBT techniques.
Recovery
Fiona Peacock
Addiction Therapist
I’m Fiona, an Addiction Therapist at Delamere. With extensive experience in helping individuals navigate the complexities of addiction.
Recovery
Gail Sargerson
Recovery Mentor
My role as a Recovery Mentor is to play a part in a guests journey to help them grow beyond addiction.
Recovery
Gary Sullivan
Recovery Mentor
As a Recovery Mentor with a profound lived experience of addiction, I bring a unique and empathetic perspective to my role.
Recovery
Jerome Fagan
Recover Mentor
My journey at Delamere began when I was a guest here during May 2022 for the treatment of alcoholism and its attendant problems.
Recovery
Johnathan Clover
Therapist
I have been working in the substance misuse and mental health sector since 2017.
Recovery
Sam Lythgoe
Recovery Coordinator
With a background in domiciliary care scheduling and a passion for music, I bring a unique blend of organisational skills and creativity to my role
Hospitality
14 membersDedicated hospitality professionals ensuring every guest feels welcomed and supported.
Hospitality
Jess Brooks
Guest Liaison Manager
My goal on joining Delamere when the Guest Liaison programme was implemented was to create a central point with my team that guests use for all their questions and queries.
Hospitality
Kelly Cooper
Guest Liaison Support
I am thrilled to be part of the Guest Liaison Support team at Delamere. With past experience in providing exemplary care for vulnerable adults with complex healthcare needs.
Hospitality
Lucinda Lewis
People Partner
I'm passionate about supporting and developing our colleagues, enabling them to deliver outstanding care to guests
Hospitality
Mandy Donnison
Office Manager
I joined Delamere in January 2020 but had previously worked with founder and CEO Martin Preston to help set up Delamere with admin support and recruitment.
Hospitality
Nakita Renyard
Catering Assistant
At Delamere my role is to ensure the dinning area is clean and fully stocked with essentials for guests and colleagues. I’ve worked at Delamere since January 2025 and worked in similar fields since 2015
Hospitality
Paul Kirby
Head Chef
As Head Chef at Delamere, I provide healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable food for our guests, always aiming to exceed expectations. I joined in March 2025 with 22 years of experience as a chef. During my…
Hospitality
Sue Fenton
Guest Liaison Support
As part of the Guest Liaison Support team at Delamere, I am dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of our guests and helping them feel comfortable and supported throughout their stay.
Hospitality
Susan Sutton
Catering Assistant
My role as Catering Assistant at Delamere is fast paced, enjoyable and highly rewarding. Since joining in 2025 I have felt at home in this friendly team-oriented environment, where no two days are the same.
Hospitality
Neil Baxter
Chef de partie
I am an eager, professional, committed and flexible chef, who has over 15 years of experience within the industry.
Hospitality
Andy Rowland
Maintenance
I bring a wealth of diverse experience to my role in the Maintenance Team at Delamere.
Hospitality
Ann Rowlands
Housekeeper
I joined Delamere in October 2023 having previously worked in a cleaning role for holiday lets.
Hospitality
Lesley Beattie
Kitchen Porter
In my role, I ensure our kitchen is clean and well-organised, supporting the chefs to keep operations running smoothly each day.
Hospitality
Liza Mottram
Housekeeper
I joined Delamere in April 2020 and am responsible for organising and maintaining the cleanliness of Delamere prior to, during, and after a guest's stay.
Hospitality
Neil Clarke
Sous Chef
I have worked in catering for over 25 years. One of my proudest achievements is supporting young adults with SEN to develop skills for employment in the catering…
