OPEN DOOR CENTRE - Key Persons


Catrina Higson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Support Worker
Hello! My name is Cat, I have worked at the Open Door Centre for last 16 years! I love working at the Centre and helping people achieve more in their lives. At the Open Door Centre I can help with anything that causes a person distress. I am also a qualified counsellor and run the counselling service at the Open Door Centre.

Fauve Novak

Hi I'm Fauve and started working at the Open Door Centre in November. Before this I had a placement with Open Door when I was studying to become a counsellor, of which I am now qualified. I really enjoy working at the Centre and also enjoy making a difference for the people we support. My role at the Open Door Centre is Crisis Support Worker. That means if you come to the Centre in need of support or help it will be me who initially supports you. I also facilitate some of the support groups and activities at the centre

Gary Williams

My name is Gary Williams. I have been employed as the finance and admin officer at the Colne Open Door Centre for the last 16 years.

Nick Alderson

Hi my name is Nick and I am the manager at the Open Door Charity. Before coming to manage the Open Door Centre I gained 15 years' experience in the mental health sector and for the past 6 years I worked in community development role within the NHS. I have absolutely loved my time at the charity so far and without doubt, the best bit is being able to help so many local people.