Our People

William Bloom PhD, CertEd leads the Spiritual Companions Trust. A respected pioneer in modern spirituality and holistic wellbeing, he has written several influential books, including 'The Endorphin Effect' and T'he Power of Modern Spirituality.' He gained his PhD in identity politics at the LSE. His background also includes a 2-year spiritual retreat and 10 years working with special needs teenagers and adults in central London.

Diana Forrester-Brown is our Administrator. With a wealth of experience in administration and a holistic approach to spirituality, she ensures that structure, organisation, and reliability that underpin the smooth running of our programmes and service. Her work is characterised by meticulous attention to detail, calm presence, and a deep understanding of our mission. Alongside her administrative leadership, she continues to nurture connections that sustain wellbeing, growth, and meaningful collaboration.

Sophie Dearborn Bloom is an experienced primary school teacher who has joined the Spiritual Companions Trust to coordinate our National Schools Spiritual Wellbeing Project. She leads on developing resources and liaising with schools. She is a fully trained Thrive practitioner and also has a business management degree from Cardiff University.
She combines creativity with fastidious attention to detail.

Ani is our social media manager. She is a qualified spiritual companion and coach who believes that everyone deserves a supportive space to grow, heal, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Her work is shaped by lived experience, years of community service, and a deep relationship with her spiritual practice. She develops and creates content that reflects the charity’s commitment to inclusive spiritual wellbeing. Ani is passionate about making spiritual wellbeing practical and inclusive so people feel understood and empowered wherever they are on their path.

Nicola Eccles PhD is our Director of Research for our National Schools Spiritual Wellbeing Project, monitoring implementation and evaluation, as well as thought leadership, content writing and external communications. She has worked for many years as an academic specialising in health psychology and behaviour change. She has designed, implemented and evaluated health interventions with schools, hospitals and councils across the UK to understand what works, for whom and when to make sustained and effective changes to mental and physical health. For the last few years Nicola has specialised in digital health innovation, specifically enhancing psychological wellbeing using behaviour change tools within digital apps. With a strong belief that mental health is a basic human right Nicola has a passion to increase skills, self-awareness and mental health literacy across communities and organisations.

John Abdey is a Spiritual Companions Educator with a background in public service and spiritual community leadership. Originally working in the civil service, John went on to spend many years as a senior member of the Findhorn Foundation. He brings deep insight into western and masonic spirituality, drawing on decades of experience in both professional and spiritual settings. His teaching integrates structure, tradition, and spiritual exploration, helping students engage with their own journeys of understanding and growth.

Andrea Klein is a Spiritual Companions Educator, healer, and mindfulness-based coach with a passion for bringing spirituality into the mainstream. A linguist with a background in the film industry and secondary education, Andrea retrained extensively in mid-life to specialise in healing, mindfulness, energy psychology, EFT, and NLP. She now supports individuals from all walks of life in developing their spiritual and emotional literacy, empowering them to make transformative choices and deepen into Being. Through her teaching and coaching, Andrea offers a grounded yet expansive approach to personal growth and spiritual awareness.

Martine Moorby is a coach, and holistic wellbeing practitioner with a foundation in education and leadership. Having worked in secondary education as Head of Department, Martine transitioned into holistic coaching and wellbeing. She now teaches Spiritual Companions courses as well as Reiki and Emotional Freedom Techniques. In her one-to-one sessions and group teaching, Martine creates supportive environments where clients and students can reflect, build awareness, and maximise their healing potential. Her integrated approach combines educational rigour with compassionate spiritual practice.

Angela Sellens Drake is an experienced reflexologist with over 35 years of practice.
Since completing her training in 1984, Angela has built a well-established reflexology practice in Norwich, England. Through Pathways Reflexology, she has helped countless individuals enhance their wellbeing. As a Spiritual Companions Educator, Angela integrates her healing experience with a holistic approach to spiritual development, offering students practical skills and compassionate support as they explore their own spiritual paths.

Izzy Valenti brings over four decades of experience in holistic wellbeing, education, and compassionate care. She originally trained as a general nurse before moving into the voluntary sector, where she founded her own training company, delivering specialist programmes across social care and healthcare settings on a wide range of disability‑related issues.
Alongside this professional path, Izzy has been teaching yoga and meditation for more than 40 years. She currently offers bi‑weekly classes and hosts monthly women’s circles in the Highlands of Scotland, creating nurturing spaces for connection, reflection, and embodied practice.

Sarah Jane Williamson has been teaching spiritual practice and activism for more than 30 years. Her background includes senior roles in education, public health management, and the charity sector. Alongside this, she has cultivated a deep engagement with Druidism and Western mystical traditions. She is also a qualified leadership coach and equine-assisted learning facilitator, exploring how human–equine relationships can enrich our connection with the natural world. Her teaching integrates practical skills with profound spiritual insight, supporting students and clients alike.

Hoppi Wimbush is a healer, educator, and founder of the Lammas Earth Centre, dedicated to raising consciousness through spirituality and nature connection. Through her consultancy, healing work, and teaching, Hoppi delivers powerful transformational programmes for individuals and organisations. She combines education, spirituality, and deep nature connection to inspire growth, self-awareness, and healing. At the Lammas Earth Centre, she continues her mission of awakening consciousness and guiding others towards greater harmony with themselves, their communities, and the earth.