Our Values
Since our foundation, we have involved our team in developing a statement of our values. We live by these values and call them ‘The Boss’. This is because we refer to them with every decision and choice that we make. Our latest version, published in July 2023 has been re-imagined to encompass our latest evolution. When we moved into the heart of Banbury, into our new and refurbished home on Parsons Street in August 2022, we united all aspects of the business under one roof, the counselling and psychotherapy as well as the training and health and wellbeing support for business.
We provide life-affirming mental health support and gold standard counselling training, regardless of financial, health or life situation, ability, gender, sexuality, race, colour or culture.
Our clients and students are at the heart of everything we do. We stand for autonomy, choice and respect for all, and are proud of our people, who work tirelessly to provide a beautiful environment and a safe, boundaried, and ethical workplace.
We embody our commitment to sustainability and creativity by being accountable for our words and actions, rewarding curiosity and openness, and giving each-other honest feedback and encouragement.
Our Directors and Trustees
Nicky Bacchus
Director
The Banbury Therapy Group is a limited company, and organisational member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) founded by Directors, Rachel Young (Psychotherapist) and Gareth Chick (Business Coach) and headed up by Nicky Bacchus. We are fortunate to be guided by our trustees who give their time and expertise to ensure that the business is run along ethical and sustainable lines.
Alan Burkinshaw and Andy Birtwell are highly respected and talented individuals in their fields. Andy is a psychotherapist and businessman and so advises on all aspects of our business and Alan Burkinshaw held the position of Manager of Relate Oxfordshire as well as being in the banking business for many years, so he has a great deal of experience of negotiating the sometimes ethically difficult tightrope of delivering a therapeutic service in a commercial environment.