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.

  • 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.

  • 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 provides specific timely information and assistance to companies and their employees.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Amelia Smallridge

    Developer

    Amelia provides various IT services and maintenance, including software and database management.

  • Michele Rowett

    Clinical Director

    Michele has been a registered psychologist for 40+ years and is passionate about partnering with individuals and couples across the lifespan to enhance their wellbeing and move toward sustainable solutions to a wide range of concerns.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.