Our Team

Lucy Snow

My name is Lucy, I have first hand experience of entering into a residential treatment programme, completing the programme to re-enter into my occupation, family, and relationships.

I volunteer at Satori with the aim to be able to help those leaving the treatment programme and begin a new life in recovery.

I have empathy and compassion for those that make the considerable, and sometimes challenging decision to enter into a residential treatment programme.

I am trained in Level 2 and 3 Counselling and Psychotherapy whilst currently working towards a level 4 diploma.
I have a deep understanding of the 12 step fellowship programmes, and recovery “Tools” used to enable those to deter themselves away from substance abuse and compulsive detrimental behaviours.

Lucia Monroy Escribano

My name is Lucia and I have studied at the University of Granada. I am passionate about care.
I studied nursing in order to be able to help whoever came into my life as much as I could.

It is a pleasure to be part of this human project. I believe in second chances and that we all deserve a better future, after a difficult path.

Laura Alonso

I am a dedicated 30-year-old nurse committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to my patients. With a robust background in nursing, I focus on the holistic care of my patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are effectively met.

My approach emphasizes creating a supportive and comforting environment, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of those in my care. I possess strong skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. Furthermore, I am committed to continuously updating my knowledge to deliver the best possible care.

I get a huge boost seeing our clients transform themselves & then head off into the new “Sober Lives”.

Dr Jaime Bendeck

I am both a General Practitioner as well as a Family and an Emergency Doctor. I have been working in Gibraltar and in Andalucía since 2014.

In my career, I have worked for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ (Médicos Sin Fronters-MSF) in some twenty countries. I mention this because of the way that this organisation’s values with patients, has marked my way of working, as someone with a genuine humanitarian commitment.

This means that you, as my patient, is the centre of the way that I work and my purpose with you is to make you feel that my drive is your well-being.

I will thus be attending you personally and regularly at SATORI as I will go and hold my clinics there. I will thus get to know you personally, and we can work together in a more personal manner. My purpose is to make you feel personally cared for.

Danae Zazeraj

Danae is a Certified Nutritional Therapist and a member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners UK and General Naturopathic Council UK. She continues keeping up to date with the latest research, including Functional Microbiome and Liver Education. She currently also works with Cancer Patients.

Since qualifying in 2010, Danae has been passionately guiding people and empowering them through nutrition and lifestyle to restore their wellbeing.

Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, working at a comfortable pace that ensures change is sustainable.

This includes
• Case and Medical History
• Research of Medical Reports
• Long term Nutritional Programme
• Supplement Advice
• Individual Meal Plans

Danae believes that the Gut is a primary focus, brain/mind and gut health are very intimately connected.

Danae is committed to helping people equip themselves with knowledge. Working alongside doctors and other medical staff to promote optimal health.

Carly Grossmith

Carly is 46 and from Hertfordshire, UK.
She is a mother of two children aged 20 and 18 and came into recovery with a cocaine addiction.
Continuing the 12-step program daily, she has extensive knowledge around the 12-step recovery program and has been involved in helping in prisons, rehabs and mental health institutions.

She gives alot of support within Satori to the clients and supports the group with daily meditation, daily reflection and gratitude groups to start the day and attends all workshops and AA meetings outside of the rehab centre.

Paul Gordon

Paul has been sober from drink and drugs for 21 years. He has worked as a sober companion for the last 10 years providing 24 hour support to recovering addicts.

Paul has a very calm and caring personality, which he uses to support both family and clients while they make their first steps into recovery. Paul believes that the journey of recovery should be a joyful path.

He knows how make you smile as well as being a shoulder to cry on. The experience he brings to his role is second to none. He is compassionate and kind and has walked the path himself, so he knows every step of the journey. He is a safe pair of hands to help guide the way.

Mark Carlin

In May 2023, Mark became an Accredited “Recovery Coach Professional RCP” after completing a range of CCAR Recovery Coaching courses. This followed a successful 35-year career in IT.

Mark transitioned into Recovery Coaching after twenty years of active sobriety in a 12-step fellowship. For eighteen of those years, he was privileged to sponsor approximately twenty men, assisting them in achieving sobriety and integrating recovery into their happy family and professional lives.

Mark is fully committed to using the CCAR Recovery Coaching skills to help others start and maintain their journeys into recovery.

Helena Akesson

I am a CBT therapist with extensive experience from work in addiction, crime and mental illness since the year 2000. I have worked both in social services, correctional services, addiction treatment and as a therapist in treatment homes. With my own experience with the disease of addiction, I am today a recovering alcoholic and as part of Satori’s team I offer both group and individual treatment.

With great humility and heart, is my foundation in CBT – cognitive behavioural therapy and the 12-step program.
I have a background in behavioural science university degree, training in ACT-acceptance and commitment theory, MI-motivational interviewing, supervisor training and NADA-acupuncture. For the past 11 years, I have worked as Operations Manager within private addiction treatment for adults and in family home care for children and young people.

I feel extremely grateful to be part of the team at Satori Recovery, which exudes care, professionalism and has a collective solid experience. With elements of spirituality, and a wonderful environment, Satori is a safe place for recovery.

Louise Stephenson

Louise is a Certified Drug And Alcohol Addiction Counsellor (Practitioner Member of AP; ICADC; MBACP).

She has studied at The Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF); The Metanoia Institute; Bath University; and London South Bank University (LSBU)..

Louise has a MSc. In Addiction Psychology And Counselling with Distinction (LSBU); a qualification in Interpersonal Group Therapy (Action On Addiction); and a certificate in Schema Therapy (The Institute Of Schema Therapy, London).

Louise’s practice is trauma-informed and she is currently working towards certification as an EMDR therapist.
She has worked in addiction treatment centres since 2009, both in Spain and the UK.

Louise is passionate about supporting others to develop connection and mean in their lives.

Anna Scullard

Anna is an osteopath registered both in the UK and in Spain. She uses her passion for health and movement to provide care to those of all ages. After graduating with distinction from the British School of Osteopathy (now the University College of Osteopaths), Anna went on to complete her Masters in Paediatric Osteopathy at the prestigious Osteopathic Centre for Children. There, she spent two years working within their clinic gaining valuable experience treating children of all ages and pregnant and post partum women. Since this time she has continued to specialise further in women’s health.
Anna uses a variety of approaches including cranial, structural and visceral techniques depending on the presentation. With over 18 years experience in practice, she works closely with her patients to provide a safe, tailored treatment plan.
Anna’s professional and friendly approach to your health care is all about the little things to help you feel your best.

Vicki Raddish

From working in an educational environment for many years, I changed my career path after coming into recovery myself. Through lived experience and training, I love being able to support people who have made the brave decision to address their own addiction and mental and physical health challenges.
I have extensive knowledge and experience of 12 step programmes.
I am a Drawing and Talking Therapist and an Emotional Literacy Practitioner (ELSa)
I also have a wide range of specialist training and experience working in the field of neurodivergence and mental health (incl ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDA, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, BPD, self harm and suicide)

Paula Moreno

I have experience as a medical director in clinics, creating, managing, and supervising personalized and multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans.

My native language is Spanish, and I speak English.

I spent my childhood and adolescence in Cádiz and Málaga, respectively. I studied Medicine at the University of Granada (Spain) and specialized in Psychiatry in Palma de Mallorca, where I also had the opportunity to work in the specific Eating Disorder Unit upon completing my specialization and training.

I completed part of my training as a psychiatrist at Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York, where I participated in several research studies on first episodes of schizophrenia. I enjoyed the American experience so much that I decided to take the necessary exams to validate my medical degree in the United States.

Finally, I settled in my homeland and have been living on the Costa del Sol since 2016, where I work as a psychiatrist for adults, adolescents, and children.

Fatima Martin

My name is Fatima. She has a diploma in nursing from the University of Granada and is an expert in nursing in emergency and emergency situations from the Antonio de Nebrija University.

I have extensive experience in different services such as: emergencies, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics at the Costa del Sol Hospital, oncology and hematology at the Hospital de la Línea de la Concepción and emergencies at the Cenyt Hospital.

I became a nurse because since I was little I have liked being able to help and care for others. The satisfaction of seeing a recovery or overcoming a complicated situation is the most rewarding thing in my work.

I consider myself an empathetic person, with active and resilient listening.

At Satori we have a great team, which, through collaboration, assistance and dedication, helps our clients make their recovery as easy as possible and in a wonderful environment.

Hollie Houston

Hello, My Name is Hollie Houston, I am a Sound Therapist, Breathwork Instructor, Movement Specialist and Life Coach. Three years ago, I was Dependent on Alcohol, Drugs, Sex and Self-Harming, to fill the Void and Emptiness I had in my Heart. Through my own Personal Inner Healing Journey, I was able to overcome these Challenges and now I am here to offer my Support to others that are going through similar experiences. It was through the Holistic and Spiritual Journey, I was able to Heal my own Wounds and Traumas. Breathing is our Life Force Energy, that is here to Support and Guide us. Sound is our Inner Vibration, that is here to Ignite and Empower us. Movement is our Body’s Freedom, that is here to Expand and Express us. Together we can Move Stagnant and Trapped Emotions, such as Shame, Guilt, Fear, Anger, Resentment, Jealousy and Judgement. Life Coaching sessions is one on one and we go deeper into the roots of your Emotions, to Heal through our Ancestors, Sexuality and Inner Child.

Julia Zuniga

I’m Julia, a young nurse who decided to dedicate her career to helping people with mental health problems. I studied at the University of Malaga, and I am studying now the specialty of Mental Health.
I chose Nursing because I am passionate about helping others and I feel fulfilled when I can make a difference in someone’s life. I believe in the good people, in the power of the human being and I believe that all of us are here to make the world a better place.
I am very happy to be part of this project, and I hope to contribute to the improvement of your life.

Dipi Ghataura

I am A support worker/carer. I am Indian and was born in Kenya. I lived in Kenya for 7 years and moved to London where I lived for 31 years. Having had my own family, we moved to Malaga 21 years ago. I speak English. Spanish and Punjabi. On arriving in Spain, I was offered a job in a residential home and that is where my journey began. For 21 years I have looked after the elderly. 18 months ago, I got an opportunity to have a slight change in direction by being able to help those seeking Recovery. This change came with great rewards and my passion is now in being able to dedicate myself selflessly in the pursuit of helping others make long lasting changes. Away from my work I enjoy traveling, experiencing culture and trying all different cuisines.

Sharon George

Sharon George originally trained as a professional ballet dancer in the UK and had a career in the theatre and film industry.
She has lived and worked all over the world and now makes Spain her home.
She offers wellbeing services to all ages, backgrounds, men and women. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness tuition and courses are available, as well as Reiki natural healing and applied Hypnotherapy.
These wellbeing services help people to understand the nature of the mind, to heal, to learn, to grow, to flow more with life. They can be transformative and can help bring about much needed change.
Sharon has over 20 years experience as a Yoga, Meditation, Reiki & Karuna Reiki Teacher & as a Marisa Peer trained – Applied Hypnotherapist for transformation.
Sharon´s here to help, support and guide you to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
Welcome. www.sharongeorgewellbeing.com

Judy Loe

Judy Loe is a passionate Health Coach & Life Transformation Strategist, leveraging her extensive background in personal training, nutrition, and wellness coaching to guide individuals toward holistic well-being. Certified in Life Coaching and knowledgeable in a Deep Health and Life Mastery approach, Judy empowers clients to envision and realize their fullest potential across all facets of life. With her compassionate guidance, individuals embark on a transformative journey towards vibrant living and renewed purpose, encouraged to thrive in recovery and beyond.

Ana Grin-Atias

I am a multilingual therapist with a diverse cultural background, having been born in Romania, raised in Israel, and lived in Thailand, China, and Spain.

Certified in Psychology and addiction therapy, cognitive behaviour, psychological first aid, science of well-being, Therapeutic Art, and life purpose coaching, I bring a comprehensive skill set to My practice. With over five years of experience volunteering and working with individuals recovering from various addictions, I am dedicated to guiding others towards a fulfilling life.
My optimistic outlook sees life’s challenges as opportunities for growth, emphasizing the importance of finding the right path to overcome obstacles. My approach to therapy is characterized by empathy, positivity, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their goals for recovery and personal development.

Laura Buckley

Laura has been supporting clients struggling with addiction for many years, providing care, compassion, and professionalism. She has joined us from Ireland, where she worked in Private Practice as a Counselling Psychotherapist and Coaching Psychologist, additionally supporting clients in an esteemed addiction treatment centre. Her own life experience coupled with her psychotherapeutic training has given her solid awareness and knowledge about the harmful effects of addiction, not only on the individual but also their loved ones and the wider community alike.

As an Integrative Therapist, she has experience working with individuals and groups presenting with a diversity of mental health difficulties. Her training provides her with a variety of theoretical frameworks that allow her to tailor her work to meet the needs of each client; including but not limited to Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems, Choice Theory, Coaching and Mindfulness. She provides a safe, authentic therapeutic space to support clients in finding healthy ways of coping with emotional, personal, social, and psychological difficulties.

Dr Rodrigo De La Oliva

As an anaesthesiologist specialized in pain treatment and the management of patients on opioid therapy, my career has been defined by a commitment to understanding and alleviating the complexities of human suffering. My enriching journey through detoxification clinics has afforded me the privilege of contributing to significant transformations in the lives of my patients, achieving outcomes that go beyond the ordinary. My approach not only focuses on therapeutic intervention but also encompasses the cognitive-behavioural dimension of treatment, providing holistic care that addresses all facets of addiction. Additionally, I bring extensive experience in psychiatric treatment specifically tailored to substance abuse, enhancing my ability to support patients through their recovery process comprehensively.
Trust and commitment are the cornerstones of my medical practice. I deeply believe in the power of empathy and a thorough understanding of each case, which allows me to guide my patients towards recovery with a personalized and compassionate approach. My experience spans a wide range of substances, including alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and benzodiazepines, among others, equipping me to tackle the unique challenges of each detoxification process.
In Satori, I am committed to applying my expertise and knowledge to facilitate a path to recovery that is both effective and compassionate. My goal is to help our patients rediscover the inner strength that enables them to overcome their addictions and move towards a healthier and more fulfilling future.

Bjorn Boyetin

Björn is 56 years old and was born in Denmark where he grew up, as a 16-year-old he moved to Sweden. Björn is an engineer, educated at Linköping University of Technology after his degree work, Björn started working as a system developer for a couple of years. Björn then worked as a project manager in the aviation industry and for a period was IT manager. Later, he also worked as an IT consultant, mainly as a project manager, but also as a business consultant at management level periodically in the USA. Björn showed good entrepreneurial skills and started a successful company with several employees. Björn experienced a heavy loss when his brother died at a young age due to the disease of addiction and his parents also died of the same disease and that he himself developed an addiction. Björn began his own recovery and after a number of years of sobriety, Björn chose to dedicate his life and professional life to the treatment of alcohol and substance addiction. Björn retrained and has attended several training courses and has worked as a Recovery Coach and Counselor and also participated in the establishment of a Recovery Home in Spain. In recent years, Björn has worked for addiction centers in and out patients both in the UK and in Scandinavia with various tasks such as treatment, admission, marketing, business development and case management. He is passionate about helping patients find a new life in recovery.
Education and skills: Björn has a science degree and an engineering degree from Linköping University of Technology. He is certified CCAR RCP. Björn is also a CRA/A-CRA Counselor via ACRA Sweden and has completed several ongoing trainings including MI, a treatment method that he has a great commitment to. Ethical considerqations for Recovery Specialists, Professionalism for Recovery Specialists and Supervision for Recovery Specialists. In addition, Björn has attended several different leadership trainings.
Björn is a member of IARCP (International Association of Recovery Coach Professionals) and an active member of EARS (European Association of Recovery Specialists)
What is the best thing about Satori Recovery? Working at Satori Recovery is extremely stimulating. Together with talented colleagues we feel a privilege to work in an area driven by passion and commitment The most stimulating thing is to see clients go from active addiction to recovery and to be able to follow a part of their journey and witness how much they appreciate life without alcohol and drugs.

Luke Hand

“Having personal experience of addiction for a vast number of years myself. I have also grown up with knowledge of the complexities that addictions cause within the Family through first-hand experience with various members of my own immediate family. I’ve come to the realisation that both pressures of modern life and our own inability to deal with & accept our own traumas can often lead to addiction and deeply affect family life. My view is that we will all at some point, either love, know or have someone in our lives who will suffer with addiction.

I feel exceptional lucky to have found this incredible role here in Spain. Helping recovering addicts to be able make a new start and to gain positive new memories through their own sobriety.”

Graham Hellier

Graham is a founder of Satori and is proud to be an investor in an organisation focused on mental health and wellbeing.

Graham was awarded an MBE for services to charity, in particular the funding and building of a village in El Salvador. The village is called Pequena Inglaterra – Little England, and his now home to 3,000+ people.

Graham invests and sits on the board of numerous companies in sectors such as Online Healthcare, Commercial Solar Installations, Solar Farms, Heat Omission Reduction, Tech, Property and others.

Oliver W

Certified Hypnotherapist, Energy and Sound Healer

As a certified Hypnotherapist, he is specialized in the art of harnessing the power of the subconscious to facilitate wellbeing and enable sober living. With his guidance, you can tap into the incredible power of your subconscious, addressing issues like addiction, anxiety, phobia, panic attacks, depression, co-dependency or eating disorder and break free from harmful habits at their root. Hypnotherapy isn’t about control; it’s about empowerment to meet your unique needs and goals. With a compassionate approach, Oliver combines each hypnotherapy with an energy healing session by tapping into the body’s own energy system, to release blockages, reduce stress, improve sleep and embark on a path towards greater health, vitality, and inner peace. 

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Guillermo Iribarren Dalmau

Clinical Psychologist & Cbt Ounsellor

Monica Charles

Operations Director

Cissy Fisser de Gier

Cissy is a group and individual therapist at Solice Recovery. She has been working in the field of addiction over the last decade.
Cissy holds a diploma as Counsellor and Coach from the Academy for Counselling and Coaching in Amsterdam. She trained in addiction counselling with the Promis recovery clinic in Kent, England.
Cissy first held group therapy sessions as a volunteer for the Cascade International addiction counselling service. After finishing her counselling training, she started working as a 12-step counsellor for Promis in London. The recovery centres she has worked with practice the Minnesota Model.  Cissy has experience in holding group and individual therapy as well as in crisis intervention. She has working knowledge of English, Dutch and German.  Cissy is compassionate, loves group therapy and enjoys being part of a team.

Damaris Movil

Francés – Sex Therapist: Master in Holistic Psychology and Coaching
Master in Clinical Sexology and Couple Therapy
Master in Sexology , Gender Orientation and Therapy’s
Professional Coach (PCC Certified) 
Gestalt Sex Therapist – École de Sexothérapie à Orientation Gestaltiste 

Mei Flynn

Metaphysical Counsellor & Reiki Master

I’m a Holistic Counsellor and Confidence Coach with more than 25 years of experience in the Health & Wellness Industry. I’m looking for an opportunity to apply my skills and experience here in Spain and I’d love to bring my expertise and enthusiasm to your team at Satori.
While there are many healing modalities available these days in my personal and professional experience what helps to bring shifts for long-lasting effects using psycho-spiritual techniques to help facilitate their journey from addiction to recovery. This gently invites clients to go beyond the mind level to connect with a Higher Power to cultivate inner peace and happiness from within and this can help clients.
I experienced my own trauma as a child and seeked comfort in alcohol over the years until I started my own journey with regular counselling sessions to explore the root cause of my addiction. This helped me to find inner peace and be able to explore the limiting beliefs I had been holding onto which has enabled me to cultivate a more positive outlook to life and in turn work as a professional to empower others.
I’ve been a world traveller most of my life until I chose to settle in Spain. I’ve worked at holistic centres in Sri Lanka and Thailand with clients with addictions as well as online with people worldwide. There’s not a fixed way that suits everyone and I’m passionate following an initial meeting to connect with a client to create an unique and bespoke package for them. This is a combination of talking therapy and energy healing to help unlock the deeper issues in a safe space of trust for the client as often clients find it difficult to express themselves so the use of art, drawing, writing etc is used.
I believe the integration of Mind, Body & Spirit is important for successful programmes and I feel the skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom I can offer will be an asset to any team to facilitate a client’s journey. I also love to work in nature working while respecting the boundaries of programmes offered at Satori with regards to the environment and stability of clients.

Deb Jones

Deb is a licensed Counsellor with over 25 years’ experience in the mental health sector.

She specialises in sexual violence, abuse and trauma, eating disorders, addiction and Couples Therapy. She also works with the subconscious mind helping to change negative patterning into finding a positive way forward. 

She has worked in Private Practice in the UK and with the Police commissioner in working with survivors of sexual assault going through the court system. Having moved to Spain 2 years ago, now has a thriving Private Practice in Marbella working with clients from all over the world.

Shelly Loder

Certified TRE Global Provider & Trauma Release Specialist

Shelly is a highly experienced Certified TRE Global Provider and Neurogenic Yoga Instructor with a decade of expertise. Her passion lies in helping clients release trauma through the body’s natural tremoring mechanism, offering relief from tension, stress, and emotional trauma.
As someone in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Shelly deeply understands the importance of trauma processing for long-term sobriety. With a background in professional dance and intuitive perception, she offers holistic and compassionate support, fostering relief, connection, and embodiment.

Shelly’s mission is to share the profound benefits of TRE, enabling clients to experience lasting transformation and inner peace.

Meet The Team

Graham Hellier

Luke Hand

Heads of Department

Laura Buckley

Dr Jaime Bendeck

Dr Rodrigo Oliva

Therapeutic Team

Louise Stephenson

Ana Grin-Atias

Helena Akesson

Mark Carlin

Danae Zazeraj

Judy Loe

Carly Grossmith

Vicki Raddish

Sharon George

Dipi Ghataura

Anna Scullard

Hollie Houston

Paul Gordon

Lucy Snow

Nursing Team

Julia Zuñiga

Fatima Martin

Laura Canalejo Alonso

Lucia Monroy Escribano

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