Our Team
Get to know our team
The Team consists of dedicated nursing and counselling staff who are supported by substance misuse support workers, whose role is to assist the team with the smooth running of the programme and to be a direct support to our residents and their families.
Sally Livingstone
Founder & Pastor
- sally@livingstonehouseuk.org
- 07704 374103
Sally is the Founder and Pastor of Livingstone House. For many years she worked with addicts, alcoholics and their families.
Sally is heavily involved in the management and operational development of Livingstone House, and is a qualified substance misuse professional.
Sally is an expert in the treatment of addiction and specialises in the treatment of co-dependency and assists Service Users and families to be able to learn new healthy patterns of behaviour.
In addition to this her expertise extends to being able to reach out to people who are new to Livingstone House, people who are scared, lonely and confused, and who are unable to make sense of the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. She has a gift at being able to instantly know where a new person is at. She excels in working with new residents, explaining addiction, addictive behaviour and addictive thinking by putting it in language that people can understand. She has an innate ability to be able to help people through the early and essential stages of being able to get through obsessive and compulsive behaviours and move forward in recovery. She is particularly skilled in assisting people in breaking through their denial around their substance misuse and thereby freeing them to be able to live lives which are productive, joyous and free.
Although Sally has retired from hands on work at the Centre, she is still very active in her role as a Pastor who spends most of her time in Israel, whereby she has started a house of refuge for women.
Sally is also a regular writer and broadcaster.
Tom Jones
Compliance Manager
- tomjones@livingstonehouseuk.org
- 07704 374103
I have worked in residential addiction treatment services for well over a decade. I have worked in a variety of capacity, addictions counselling, CQC management, and leadership roles.
I am responsible for compliance, against health and safety, and regulatory standards. I support the developmental needs of the staff team and with implementation and development of policy. I have a passion for working with ‘people’ – individuals and groups of people, to make meaningful changes be it in their personal lives, or within a team, adopting the philosophy – “We rise as we lift other up”.
Paul Ansah
Support Worker
- paulansah@livingstonehouseuk.org
- 07704 374103
I have worked as a residential drug and alcohol support worker for the past six years; my aim is to help people work through their underlying factors that fuel their addictive behaviour. My role is to offer recovery support to people using the service, utilising an empathetic and person-centred approach.
My role is to offer recovery support to people using the service, utilising an empathetic and person-centred approach.
Current qualifications
NVQ LEVEL 3 HEALTH AND SOCIAL
COUNSELLING CONCEPTS LEVEL 2
WORKING WITH CONFLICT AND CONFRONTATION IN GROUPS AND TEAMS-GESTALT
NVQ LEVEL 4 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
James Bell
Aftercare Support Worker
- jamesbell@livingstonehouseuk.org
- 07704 374103
James is a residential drug and alcohol aftercare support worker for Livingstone House and is currently studying for his Social Care and Health Diploma.
He started at Livingstone House in 2014 as a support worker volunteer with a total of 10 years in personal recovery from alcohol and drug addiction working a 12 step recovery program.
I worked as a volunteer for the Birmingham NHS mental health foundation trust along with other care roles and then in 2013-2014 decided to start in a drug and alcohol charity in Birmingham prior to my voluntary role in Livingstone House.
I was given the opportunity to take up a full time position as a drug and alcohol support worker after this at Livingstone House which went extremely well and then after a period of time was offered a position as a support worker for the Livingstone house dry houses which is where I am currently placed supporting others that have had similar issues to deal with and to which I am sincerely extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to give back to Livingstone House.
Vianney Dunne
Registered Manager
Vianney is the registered manager of Livingstone House and a Registered Mental Health Nurse, having qualified in 2017 from Birmingham City University with a First Class Degree in BSc (Hons) Nursing – Mental Health.
Prior to enrolling at university in 2014, Vianney worked as a drug and alcohol worker for seven years in various NHS Tier 4 rehab facilities, as well as at Livingstone House. After qualifying as a nurse in 2017, Vianney worked as a staff nurse and then as a deputy ward manager in the NHS for six years, specializing in forensic medium secure male hospitals. He left this role in 2022 to return to Livingstone House, this time as the Service Manager. Vianney has always had a passion for working in addiction recovery and hopes to eventually complete an independent prescribing qualification to further expand his scope of practice.
Jamie Thompson
Management
Jamie is from Birmingham and has grown up around Livingstone House for over 25 years and has trained since he was 16 as a practitioner. He is now part of the management team and a director of the company completing his NVQ level 4 and moving into a Level 5.
Our goal from Livingstone House is to try and help everyone out and give everyone the chance to be clean and sober in life, we firmly believe that people in addiction are not bad people trying to be good but sick people trying to get better and we strive as a rehabilitation centre that everyone is treated with care and compassion whilst here.
Martyn Watson
Team Leader
I have worked in and around addiction since 2010. Most of this time has been based in residential services. My roles at Livingstone house include supporting individuals through their detoxification process as well as holding a case load of service users and offering one to one intervention.
I am the therapeutic program lead here at Livingstone house, I put together the group work and other aspects of the program to meet the needs of the individual, I believe in meeting the person exactly where they are at that moment in time.
I’m a great believer in group work, individuals grow in unity and recovery can be achieved when more than one person comes together to guide each other through shared experience.
I also hold my own personnel experiences of addiction and recovery, and I feel I can incorporate this into my role at Livingstone house.
Since my change in career in 2010 I have achieved a level 3 diploma in health and social care alongside a level 5 diploma in leadership and management in children and adult services.
Paul Hunter
Drug Support Worker
Paul is a dedicated drug support worker specializing in the 12-step recovery program. With extensive experience in addiction support, they provide compassionate 1-to-1 sessions, lead engaging group therapy, and facilitate impactful family sessions to help clients, navigate the path to recovery. Paul is committed to helping individuals embrace recovery, rebuild relationships, and develop the tools needed for lasting change. Their approachable and empathetic style fosters trust and inspires hope in every step of the recovery journey.
Jonathan Williams
Drug Support Worker
Jon works as a Drug Support Worker and has been working at Livingstone house with December 2022. Jon has completed his NVQ level 3 in adult social care. I support individuals through 1-1 key work sessions, group therapy, and detoxification, while helping them develop personalized recovery plans. By working collaboratively, I identify each person’s unique needs and risks, creating tailored care and risk management plans. I also assist with navigating benefits and working with the Job Centre to support financial stability. Additionally, I facilitate connections to 12-step fellowships and support family mediation.
Stephen Leake
Head Chef
As Head Chef at the rehab, I focus on providing a balanced, nutritious menu designed to support the physical recovery of our residents. I believe that healthy, wholesome food plays a vital role in healing the body and mind, and I carefully plan meals to enhance overall well-being. My goal is to create nourishing, delicious meals that not only satisfy but also promote the recovery journey of each individual.
Joseph Goldsmith
Admissions Lead
Joseph works for Livingstone House as a Drug Support Worker and has successfully completed his NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care at South and City College in Birmingham. He is now progressing his professional development by studying for his Level 4 qualification. In his role, Joseph supports individuals through 1-to-1 key work sessions, facilitates group therapy sessions, and assists individuals through their detoxification and recovery support planning. He also leads on admissions into the rehabilitation programme, helping ensure that new clients are welcomed, assessed, and supported as they begin their recovery journey.
I support in identifying individual’s needs and risks by collaboratively formulating care plans and risk management plans tailored to each individual. I support by also introducing individuals to 12 step fellowship’s and the 12-step programme through assignments and external mutual aid meetings. I enjoy liaisoning with families, facilitating family mediation sessions and working with individuals on repairing ruptured family relationships.
Happiness is the key to success – true happiness for me comes from freedom from active addiction.
Jagdish Bhullar
Night Support Worker
Jagdish is a dedicated and reliable member of our team, ensuring the rehab centre remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all residents and staff. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, he takes pride in maintaining high hygiene standards throughout the facility. Jagdish understands the importance of a clean space in the recovery process and carries out his duties with care and respect. Friendly and approachable, he is always willing to lend a hand and support others wherever needed. His commitment helps create a positive, healing atmosphere for everyone at the centre.
Sean Clothier
Drug Support Worker
Sean works as a drug support worker, assisting individuals through detox and 12 step recovery programs. He has personal experience of recovery and is currently studying for level 3 diploma in adult social care. Sean wants to gain valuable insights in the field of addiction therapy and carry a strong message of hope to those seeking to change. Before entering this domain, Sean graduated from the University of Leeds in French and politics and is a keen follower of theatre and performing arts.
James Kelly
Drug Support Worker
James is a dedicated Drug Support Worker committed to supporting individuals affected by substance misuse by offering guidance, encouragement and practical support throughout their recovery. Having personal experience of recovery, he is able to provide empathetic support and help people build resilience, regain stability, make positive life changes and achieve sustainable recovery.
Matthew Beddall
Drug Support Worker
Matt is a committed Drug Support Worker who supports individuals impacted by substance misuse by providing practical help, encouragement, and guidance throughout their recovery journey. Drawing on his own lived experience of recovery, he brings understanding and empathy to his role, helping people strengthen their resilience, rebuild stability, make positive choices, and work towards long-term recovery.