Meet our management team
Introducing the Connexus core team members
Patrick Brook
Academic Director, TA Trainer, Consultant and Core Tutor
BA (Hons), DELTA, MA, Dip.Couns, Dip Sup, CTA(P), TSTA(P), UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor.
e: patrick@connexusinstitute.com
Highly recognised in his field, Patrick has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher, trainer, principal lecturer and director of a university department, leading it to an international number one ranking. He is an internationally approved trainer, a UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor, and an NCS Senior Accredited counsellor and supervisor. He combines his natural aptitude for teaching with a passion for psychotherapy to make the learning experience at Connexus relevant, engaging and fun.
John Maxwell
Operations Director, Trainer and Consultant
BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH
John is a highly respected head teacher of many years standing, whose achievements include an “Outstanding” judgement during his first headship in North London. He also has proven leadership in improving failing schools, with one inspector noting that John’s leadership of one school meant that “It was probably the best journey out of Special Measures [he] had seen.” He has a passion for organisational change and improvement through the exploration and development of all aspects of an organisation’s provision, from leadership to motivation, performance to growth and communication to morale.
Georgie Hunt
Admin Manager
BA (Hons)
e: admin@connexusinstitute.com
Georgina (Georgie) is the Admin Manager at Connexus Institute, where she oversees the day-to-day running of the Institute and supports both students and staff in their training. With a background in performing arts and education, she brings warmth, organisation, and creativity to her role, helping to ensure Connexus remains a welcoming and well-supported place to study.
Julie Shepherd
Placement and Library Co-ordinator
e: julie@connexusinstitute.com
Julie is the Placement and Library Co-ordinator at Connexus Institute, where she supports students in finding suitable placements and gaining clinical experience. Alongside her advanced training in TA Psychotherapy, she works in private practice and with a not-for-profit counselling service, bringing warmth, insight, and a wealth of experience to her role.
Justine James
Core Tutor and Exam Co-ordinator
CTA (P), PTSTA (P), UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor
e: exams@connexusinstitute.com
As Exams Coordinator at Connexus Institute, Justine oversees the organisation and administration of assessments. She works closely with students and staff to ensure that exam processes are supportive, structured, and fair.