Our team
Our accredited surf therapy curriculum and programmes are rooted in somatic, trauma-informed, nature, and community therapy models. The programmes best support the holistic healing of participants and their communities overcoming various forms of trauma and its mental health effects.
Our programmes are developed and delivered by a team of facilitators, volunteers and participants.
Trustees
Sally Harris
As founder, trustee and Operations Manager of Groundswell Scotland it is my purpose to connect, visualise, lead and grow our community in a collaborative and transformative way.
Rebecca Kirby
Lead Facilitator, having always lived by the coast I love being in the great outdoors, especially on the beach or in the sea. Being part of the surf sister community is inspiring and I aim to have fun every day!
Rebekka BenziE
I have a deep connection to the sea and circle work, though my surf journey is just beginning. In surrendering to the sea, I find freedom, trust and joy and am reminded of my inner depth. I am a trainee relational counsellor.
Kate Kirkwood
"I've been fascinated with the sea since childhood and have grown to value its calming, restoring, and revitalising throughout my adult life. I have a passion for connecting people with place and nature."
Anne-Marie Grufferty
Emma Brodie
Kirsty Mackellar
Facilitators and volunteers
Charlotte Cadzow
Creative Director: I'm a surfer, mum of three, an artist and a potter! I design the Groundswell Scotland artwork and love surfing, fitness and surf skating.
Hannah
I’m a business coach who encourages women to get unstuck. I believe in the power of the ocean, connecting with ourselves, the environment and each other.
Ruth
I bring my love of movement and nature, as well as my belief in both personal and community transformation, to my role as a surf therapist.
Claire Hanlon
I'm a surf coach lifesaver and diversity lead. Being part of the Groundswell Scotland community brings me joy and drive and I can’t wait to make lasting waves of change.
Abby Nash
I'm a fitness instructor, surf lifeguard and mindfulness and meditation teacher. I love being in the sea, surfing and meeting/moving with new people in my happy place!
Lorna Bruce
I love being in, on, and around the sea, and surf therapy lets me help others to love it too.
Birte Weiss
I'm a free spirit and love (besides food) nothing more than a good adventure, and being in nature whet her on land or in the sea.
Emma Maguire
Attending the trauma therapy course with Groundswell enabled me to feel carefree fun for the first time in many years. I'm grateful that I can help other women experience the magic that I did.
Sorsha Caldwell
I enjoy integrating my counselling training in to the way I surf instruct, bringing a compassionate, non-judgemental and accepting attitude to sessions.
