Meet the team

Claire

Hi, I’m the Service manager for Smokefree Liverpool.  I have been part of the team since 2004, working in different areas including youth awareness, training, workplace, pharmacy and helping those wanting to quit smoking.

I am passionate about helping people to realise their potential and achieve their goals to quit smoking.  Never give up giving up!

In my spare time I enjoy camping, walking and spending time with my family.

Belinda

Hello, I’m the Deputy Manager for Smokefree Liverpool and have been with the service since 2021. Before joining the service, I studied health psychology at university, so my interests are in various areas of health behaviour change, including smoking cessation. My role involves supporting clients virtually with their quit attempts.

I really enjoy the work that our service is able to provide, it can be challenging yet is incredibly rewarding helping people make a change in their life that helps improve their health and wellbeing and achieve their ultimate goal of becoming smoke free. 

Amy 

Hello, I have been a Stop Smoking Advisor for Smokefree Liverpool for 15 years.  I have worked in a number of areas; community, workplace, young persons, LGBQT, housing associations and telephone support.

My passion is to help other people achieve their goal like I did to become smokefree. I want to help people become smokefree to help improve their health and also to save money.

Hilary 

I have worked in the Service for 18 years as a dedicated motivated Stop Smoking Advisor, supporting and encouraging people city wide to quit the cigarettes and vapes.

As I was a heavy smoker for over 30 years, I feel this has armed me to have a greater understanding and empathy for people wanting to quit.

We are here to support you!

Jane 

Hi, I have been enjoying the role of a Stop Smoking Advisor for over twenty years. I have a Diploma in Smoking Cessation and I am NCSCT trained. I have worked in a variety of face to face settings in the community and also on telephone support.

I get great satisfaction from supporting clients through their journey to quit smoking, aware that it is different for everyone but achievable for all!

Lizzie

Hi, I'm part of the admin team at Smokefree Liverpool. I've worked in smoking cessation for over 5 years and loved every minute. I am happy to help you get started on your stop smoking journey. I also enjoy looking after our social media, keeping you all updated with the latest information and news.

Lorraine 

Hi, I’ve been working for the Stop smoking service for over 16 years.

I love my job for several reasons, mainly to inspire people to make a change. I try to alleviate all your fears to help you achieve a smokefree life. I am an ex-smoker so understand that the journey can be daunting,  but together we can make it possible.

Natalie 

Hiya, call me Nat. I’m proud to say I’ve worked in smoking cessation for over 22 years. I will be one of the first people you speak to if you phone our office to book an appointment.  I am passionate to help people start their stop smoking journey; I have been there myself so know what you’re going through.

Ginny

Hi, I’ve been supporting people to quit smoking for over 20 years. I was a smoker myself for around 25 years so being an ex-smoker helps me to understand exactly what you are going through.

I will help to make your experience of quitting as smooth as possible for you by supporting you all the way, using nicotine replacement therapy and behavioural techniques.

The more effort you put into quitting, the more likely you are to succeed, so I always say, “I can’t do it for you, but I can certainly do it with you”.

Saama

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, I am committed to providing you with perosnalised support and encouragement every step of the way. Quitting smoking is a powerful step towards a healthier life and I’m here to help you overcome challenges and celebrate your progress. Remember, just take it a day at a time and it’s okay if you have setbacks, what’s important is that you just keep on trying and don’t give up 

Kyriakos

A Stop Smoking Advisor. I am a health psychology graduate, and I took on this role as I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their goals. It's truly inspiring to see the change in people before and after quitting smoking. As one of my clients told me, "now that I have given up smoking, I feel like I can achieve anything". 

Katherine

I love my role as an advisor every single day I get the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives, something I have always wanted to achieve. I love building relationships with my clients and it makes me so proud to see them conquer obstacles and improve their lives for the better. 

Golda

I joined Smokefree Liverpool in November 2024 as a Stop Smoking Advisor. Previously, I worked in both the NHS and private sectors for several years. I really enjoy working with a professional team and seeing the positive differences that are being made. I’m looking forward to being able to continue inspiring more people to live better and heathier lives that are free from cigarettes.

Sue

I am part of the Smokefree Liverpool admin team. I have worked within the NHS for 10 years, joining smoking cessation in December 2024.
I believe in treating people how I would like to be treated and happy to help arrange suitable appointments and process your referrals. I am proud to work with such a dedicated team of Stop Smoking Advisors who provide knowledge, support and encouragement to assist you on your becoming Smokefree journey.

Carolyn

 I joined the Smokefree Liverpool team in February 2025, my role is Community Development within the Health Inequalities Team.

I have worked in Social Care for over 25 years in various roles, including advocacy, Quality Manager & CQC Nominated Individual. I enjoy networking, meeting new people and building strong relationships. I am committed to supporting individuals & the community on their journey to success through awareness and knowledge of support available and positive changes.

Sarah

I joined Smokefree Liverpool in December 2024 as a Community Development Worker. After finishing my master's in health psychology my ambition to help improve the health and quality of life for the people of Liverpool led me to my current role where I get to help make a difference in people's lives every day. I am eager to increase the accessibility of health services to those who need it, and help people take their first steps to becoming smokefree.

Caitlin

I’m the Smokefree Liverpool Social Prescribing Link Worker. I have been in this role for around 6 months, prior to this I completed a degree in Mental Health Nursing allowing me to develop a greater understanding of the needs of those in Liverpool.  I am looking forward to improving health and wellbeing and reducing adverse health outcomes by increasing the level of support. I have the opportunity to develop and improve support, to know i am making a difference in the city you love.