Meet the Team
Claire and Shazia
We are the Founders of the foundation and Jesses Mum and Step Mum.
We sadly lost Jesse in a car accident in December 2023 and we set up the foundation in February 2024 to help families and young adults who experience grief and provide support to navigate trauma.
Jesse had a big heart and always put other people first and we want to continue this legacy and help others who find themselves in a similar position to us. The foundation has given us a purpose and focus in such a difficult time and we are motivated and driven to ensure people do not feel alone in grief.
At the moment we make all the decisions in the foundation, we organise the events, the social media pages and attend meetings but we hope to recruit in 2025 as we continue to grow.
Claire Duffy
laire is a friendly, experienced Person‑Centred Counsellor who works with both children and adults. After several years supporting young people as a schools counsellor, she established her private practice in 2022.
She works integratively, adapting her approach to your unique experiences and needs. Supporting you to explore ways to understand yourself more deeply, develop new perspectives, and make meaningful changes in your life. Claire’s passion is to help you reconnect with your sense of self and feel empowered in your growth.
As a trauma‑informed practitioner, Claire offers a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and life events at your own pace. She draws on her experience to support you through the challenges you’re facing, with warmth and care for your emotional wellbeing.
Kayleigh Taylor
Kayleigh is a qualified Solicitor and active team member at Lean on Me.
Kayleigh works with clients who have sustained serious injuries following Road Traffic Accidents, Public Liability incidents and accidents at work and acting for families who have lost loved ones because of an accident.
Kayleigh is aware of the many challenges that face someone who has been involved or impacted in an accident. She is passionate and deeply committed to helping and providing additional support at Lean on Me.
Raymond Williams
Raymond is a Police Relationship Manager and acts as a stepping stone between police forces and Slater and Gordon with the aim of being a point of contact for police officers and staff to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
Most of Raymond’s career has been in public service. He has over twenty years police service, recently retired as a Sergeant. Raymond’s main areas of expertise within the police were as a Family Liaison Officer – supporting families following an unexpected death of a loved one, from the outset through to the conclusion of the investigation – A Coroner’s Inquest or a Crown Court Trial.
He is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and regularly involved in providing ‘pass plus’ training to young drivers in partnership with local authorities, police, ambulance and fire service.
Raymond has experience working with vulnerable and sometimes suicidal members of the public. He has encouraged them to engage and receive the help they needed to get their lives back on track.
Raymond is a regular contributor on Welsh Media regarding road safety and policing.
Donna Day and Hayley Gait via Counselling Hub Wales
Donna Day and Hayley Gait are the Directors of the Counselling Hub Wales which is a mental health organisation dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals within the community. Hayley is a well-respected expert in trauma care and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Donna is committed to promoting good mental health and well-being and is in charge of a team of skilled therapist who share her unwavering dedication to excellence and caring support.
Get in Touch
enquiries@leanonme.org.uk
Postal Address
The Court House, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, CF40 2HZ
The Court House, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, CF40 2HZ