Meet the team
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Aaron Banham
Managing Director
My philosophy is work hard, play hard and cram as much into your life as you can. I have travelled all over the world, met plenty of interesting people, done lots of exciting and scary things, eaten some weird food but most of all had a lot of fun!
- I love: My family, rugby and cake
- I hate: Sitting still
- Favourite joke: What did the squeaky cheese say when it looked in the mirror? “Hello Me”
- Interesting fact: Banham was not my original name….
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Denise Leander
Operations Manager
The mission is simply… to enjoy life as much as possible because you never know what’s around the corner.
- I love: Eating out, travelling, drinking wine and the theatre
- Interesting fact: As a licensed Zumba instructor you will usually find me on a Monday evening helping ladies to have fun and develop their confidence to great music from around the world.
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Rachel Marshall
Team Manager, Expert Witness
Hi, I’m Rachel and I am the Team Manager of the Expert Witness Department. I’ve been a part of the Psychology Direct family since 2019.
- I love: Magic! Penguins, the theatre and sunny days out by the sea or in the city!
- I dislike: Puppets, in particular the muppets, they scare me (especially The Count).
- An interesting fact about me: I used to work at Butlin’s and I loved being a bingo caller!
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Emily Creaven
Client Manager, Expert Witness
Hey, I’m Emily and I am a Client Manager within the Expert Witness department.
- I love anything food related and spend most of my weekends trying new restaurants.
- I dislike Pigeons and Cotton wool. Even thinking of cotton wool makes me curl up inside!!
- An interesting fact about me is I always have at least 3 lip-glosses’ in my handbag.
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Sinead McCaffrey
Client Manager, Expert Witness
My name is Sinead and I’m a Client Manager in Expert Witness team.
I love cooking, trying out new recipes and spending time with my family.
I dislike Heights! In fact dislike is probably an understatement.Interesting fact: I am a fully qualified nail technician and have not had to pay to get my acrylics or pedicures done for over 7 years now as I can do them myself.
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Chloe Beaumont
Client Manager, Expert Witness
My Name is Chloe and I’m a Client Manager, In Expert Witness department
- I love travelling around the world and learning about different cultures and foods.
- I don’t like anchovies.
- Interesting fact: I took part as a finalist in Australian supermodel 2020.
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Lauren Blackett
Client Manager, Expert Witness
My name is Lauren and I’m a Client Manager in Expert Witness team
- I love interior Design shows and decorating.
- I dislike cold rainy weather with a passion.
- Interesting fact: When I was 15 I was chosen to do a summer Art Course at the TATE Art Museum and had my work displayed at an exhibition in London at the end of the course.
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Katie Billson
Education Team Manager
Hi, I’m Katie and I’m the Team Manager for the Education Department!
I love all things quirky and creative, and I spend a lot of my time reading books on philosophy, theology, and social politics. I love animals, and have started my “small” collection of 2 cats, 2 geckos and 3 snakes thus far!
Interesting fact: I won a competition in 2010 and had a short story published!
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Grainne Ashton
Education Co-ordinator
Hi, I’m Grainne. I’m a complete book lover and dream of owning a house with a library. Things that make me happy: my dog, my family, dancing with abandon and walking by the sea. I admit to being a chocoholic and having an unfair prejudice against peas.
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Sandhya Kamath
Education Co-ordinator
My name is Sandhya and I have been working with PD for 4 years.
I have a passion for cooking and in my spare time, I like to experiment with new flavours and invite friends over to taste my food.
I like caring for people and will always try my best to make people smile. I work closely with UK based charity organisations to bring communities together through organising cultural and educational activities.
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Razia Sultana
Education Coordinator
Hello! Razia here! 🙂 I am an Education Coordinator at Psychology Direct.
I have an obsession for all things home and interior, you would most likely find me at a home store on the weekend or starting a new DIY project! I love travelling and experiencing culture, but hate the airport and aeroplanes!
Interesting fact: I was a beauty influencer during my teens!
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Freda Amoako
Education Coordinator
My name is Freda and I love traveling and meeting new people.
- I love: Cooking for friends and inviting them over to my house.
- I dislike/don’t like: Potatoes, can’t eat them at all.
- Interesting fact: Used to sing in my local church as a worship leader.
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Laura Mitchell
Education Coordinator
My name is Laura and I am an Education Coordinator at PD.
I love to spend time outdoors, looking after my animals and gardening. I became a Shepherdess in my spare time a few years ago when I took on some pet sheep to add to my collection of horses, chickens, cats and rabbits.
An interesting fact about me is that I can only watch a film once. I never watch something twice as I already know what happens…I have also never watched or read Harry Potter.
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Bianca Lucan
Education Coordinator
My name is Bianca and there is no movie on Netflix that I don’t know about
- I love: Reading, exploring nature and spending time with my family (especially my mischievous cat).
- I dislike/don’t like: Being late, especially if food is involved.
- Interesting fact: Climbing mountains and swimming at midnight are my favorite vacation activities
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Gradys Nyka
Education Co-ordinator
Hello! My name is Gradys and I have been working with PD for a few months now, and I am enjoying being part of a dedicated team!
I love travelling and exploring new cuisines but my favourite food is burgers.
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Mark Rutterford
Office Administrator
Hello, I enjoy films and moderate amounts of electrically assisted cycling ….. and I have no intention of challenging for the Lasagne King title.
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Jason Norman
Financial Controller
I joined the team in 2022, managing the accounts.
I’m a fitness fanatic and I love the outdoors and travelling.
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David Gibbs
Credit Controller
I am new to the team, and outside of work I am busy with conservation work locally, charity work, and getting fitter (as opposed to actually getting fit). I am a blues music fan, and a burgeoning wine enthusiast.
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Buzz
Head of Well-being
I love my colleagues, especially at lunch time!
My philosophy is eat food, chase birds and planes, bark madly, sleep, repeat.
- I love: Surfing the bins at the office for tasty snacks.
- I hate: People in high visibility jackets & wheelie bins.
- Interesting fact: I come to work for a rest.
Favourite joke
Q: What do you get when you cross a cocker spaniel, a poodle, and a rooster?
A: A cockerpoodledoo!
“Having just joined Psychology Direct not that long ago and the way I have been welcomed to the team and the business has shown me what kind of company I am working for. Throughout my training with my colleagues and managers, I would have to say it has been a breath of fresh air. I enjoy starting work in the morning and speaking with colleagues and clients…..”
Freda - Education Coordinator