Our team
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Our team is made up of highly experienced individuals, whose shared experience spans over decades and across the business, administration, customer service, and human resources industries. We’re well-equipped to deal with the ever-changing needs of employers and employees alike and we’re happy to assist with any queries you may have.
For more information on our individual team members, check out their full biographies below.
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Peter Finlayson
Managing Director
Peter is OCP’s managing director, responsible for the overall direction of the company. Peter has had over 25 years’ experience developing companies in the mental health industry that provide counselling support for organisations all over the world.
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Michelle Thiele
Operations Manager
As OCP’s operations manager, Michelle oversees the day-to-day servicing of OCP’s clients. Michelle is calm, organised and efficient, providing specific timely information and assistance to companies and their employees.
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Scott McRobie
General Manager
Scott has over 15 years working in the financial services and insurance industry. As a financial advisor he understands the importance of good advice and service for his clients, and brings these skills to OCP and their partners as a general manager.
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Fiona Ward
Client Relationship Manager
With 5 years full-time teaching experience plus 15 years’ coordination, administration and customer service experience, Fiona brings her high adaptability and efficiency to OCP’s team as our client relationship manager.
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Sharron Thompson
Office Administrator
Sharron has operated and owned small businesses for 13 years and has a total of 28 years of administration experience. Sharron is versatile, efficient and has a strong emphasis on client relations and strives to deliver the best at all times.
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Nicky Smith
Office Administrator
Nicky has over 25 years of experience in retail and customer service. She prides herself on her communication skills and ability to build client relationships. As Nicky’s personal life has changed, she has redirected her work to follow her passion of helping people.
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Karen Fordyce
Training Manager
Karen has extensive experience in all areas of Human Resource Management specialising in change management, career planning, leadership, communication and training workshops.
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Amelia Smallridge
Developer
Amelia provides various IT services and maintenance, including software and database management.
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Duncan Henderson
Clinical Advisor
Duncan has 16 years of experience and is successful with counselling individuals, couples and families. Duncan brings his wealth of industry experience to OCP’s team as an advisor and practicing counsellor.
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Maria Simon
Clinical Advisor
Maria has been working as a counsellor for the past 14 years, with special areas of interest in depression & anxiety, domestic violence, anger management and relationships. She brings this experience and more to OCP as an advisor & practicing counsellor.
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Linda Carswell
Clinical Advisor
Linda is a practicing counsellor and OCP advisor specialising in therapy for adults, adolescents and groups. Her personal areas of counselling interest include grief and loss, terminal illness, and infertility. -
Josh Cohen
Clinical Advisor
Josh is an accredited counsellor with a depth of experience in all areas of counselling and life challenges. His unique journey in counselling enables him to truly connect with anyone and provide the understanding needed to help empower people to facilitate change.