Hello, thank you for visiting.

 

My name is Deborah Jane, I am the Founder of The Hidden Force CIC.

 I am also the "wife of" (more commonly referred to as "Excess Baggage") a Royal Green Jacket (1st Battalion, as was), now a Veteran himself.

I founded The Hidden Force CIC because of my experiences as an army wife, and the notable lack of support, for not just us military wives,but parents, partners and veterans themselves, both in and outside of the military. 

-Experience

I have accompanied my husband on postings such as, Northern Ireland, Cyprus and Germany(West Germany back then).

Fluent in "Squaddie speak"

 

-Qualifications and Memberships

-BSc  Psych (Hons) 

-Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling

-NLP Trained

-Level 3 Counselling Skills

-Level 3 Award in Education and Training

 -Accredited Member of NCPS

-Graduate member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) 

 

 

 

 

Hello, I'm Colin, but feel free to call me Geordie if ever we should speak. 

Experience

-13 years Military Service - 1st Battalion  Royal Green Jackets (1RGJ)

-20 Years experience - Army Cadet as an Instructor

Qualifications and Memberships

- NLP trained

- Level 2 & 3 Counselling Skills.

-Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling skills and Theory     

-Level 5 Counselling

-Hypnotherapy Trained

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy(student)

Hello, my name is Sarah, I am the eldest daughter of Debbie and Geordie and I grew up as a pad brat living in Germany, Ireland and Cyprus before settling in England. My brothers are currently serving, which we are all very proud!

I enjoy helping, supporting, and being there for people, we just need to remember to speak up. I have a passion for workplace wellbeing but this extends to personal lives, which is rather useful for our line of work. I also enjoy fundraising and arranging events, lots to look forward to over the coming year so watch this space!

Experience

Pad Brat

Citizens Advice volunteer 

Qualifications

-Occupational and Organisational Psychology MA

-BSc Psych (Hons) 

-Level 3 Counselling  

 

JULIE     I am a proud mother of ( all of my children), one of which is a member of the military, so I understand the concerns faced by parents.  I am currently  supporting The Hidden Force CIC in my position as Head of Finance. I have been a supporter for The Hidden Force CIC since the beginning, and regularly advocate their services, whether that be by talking to people I meet, or fundraising.

I enjoy music, I believe it is food for the soul, and is my go to thing for my wellbeing. I also enjoy walking, reading, swimming and socialising at Northern Soul events.  I am excited to be part of the team and the journey we are on.

TONY  - Project Manager for The Hidden Force CIC- 

Tony is our Project Manager, with many years experience in this field. 

This is just a small insight to our story, who we are, and what we do, if you feel you can relate to any of this, or if you know of anyone our door is always open.

Thank you for talking the time to read this,We  truly appreciate you doing so.

        "Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care"- Theodore Roosevelt-

       

     These are our fur family members, Marshall (pictured below) and his son Bwian ( bottom pic, not a wrong spelling, and he hasn't been a "Naughty Boy" ......today at least.