Dr Naomi Graham is a children’s occupational therapist with several years of clinical experience, including training in sensory integration, attachment and various therapy interventions. Naomi has a Masters in health and rehabilitation, and a PhD in the experience of play for children with cerebral palsy. She founded Growing Hope in 2017.

Jess works for Growing Hope King’s Cross. She is a Child Counsellor, having trained with Place2Be. She works with children, young people and parents, using play and art as well as talking in her sessions. She is also a Circle of Security facilitator.

Lizzie is a children’s physiotherapist. She specialises in respiratory and neuro developmental physiotherapy. She is a trained Pilates instructor and has also taught adaptive swim for children with disabilities. Lizzie is married to Nick and has two children. She is passionate about supporting families and helping children to reach their full potential

Georgie is the Music Therapist at Growing Hope. She has a Masters from Roehampton University in Music Therapy and experience working with children with additional needs and within neuro-disability rehabilitation. She is passionate about providing a safe place for children to express themselves through sound and is convinced that music is a powerful tool for growth and development. Georgie lives in West London and attends KXC.

Aimee is a speech and language therapist who is passionate about helping children find their voice and empowering families to feel confident communicating with their child. She works in schools across London during the week and supports Growing Hope’s parent training in communication.

Becca is a Director at a large global PR Agency, with over 8 years experience in corporate communications, formerly Sony’s Head of PR for their B2B business in Europe, and was included in PR Week’s 30 Under 30 in 2018. She attends church in North London and is a big champion of diversity and inclusion. Having travelled a lot, including volunteering stints in Uganda and Cambodia with children’s charities, Becca is delighted to now support the work of Growing Hope as Chair of Trustees. 

Carol has over 20 years’ experience working for the NHS as a Hospital Play Specialist. She has worked with children, young people & their families, enabling them to understand & navigate their medical conditions & treatment.

Paul is a chartered accountant and he has had a number of senior roles within the accountancy profession and in commerce. Most recently he worked as Finance Director for a charitable trust, where he was responsible for all the financial aspects of thirty academies. Paul has also acted as a chair of governors and he is a National Leader of Governance.

Lois is part of the Kings Cross Church staff team. Prior to this role, she worked in a charity legal department as a solicitor. She loves the impact that Growing Hope is having on children and young people with additional needs and their families.

David still dreams of playing Premier League football for his boyhood club Crystal Palace. However, with ankles like Quavers, he’s fortunate to still be playing in a London Amateur League. In his spare time David is a doctor specialising in mental health. He has worked in both the public and private sectors, along with several years experience internationally. Since moving to North London, David has enjoyed being a part of KXC. He hopes and prays that children and their families would flourish physically, mentally and spiritually through the charity’s work in the local area.

Naomi has a vision to see children, young people with additional needs and their families enabled to reach their potential and be included in all aspects of community life. She is an experienced children’s occupational therapist and founded Growing Hope in 2017.

Jon is an assistant leader at King’s Cross Church. Jon worked as a Management Consultant for five years before starting training for ordination in the Church of England. He lives in King’s Cross with his wife Joanna.

Pippa is a writer and editor who lives in North London. She has been attending KXC for the past five years. Not content with a simple nine til five, Pippa always has a side project on the go, and is currently writing a novel, a baking blog, running an embroidery business – and is a trustee for Growing Hope King’s Cross.

Dan acts as treasurer of Growing Hope King’s Cross and has been attending KXC since 2016. He works as a financial professional in Canary Wharf – although, until this day, still struggles to explain to his family & friends what he actually does! He genuinely loves a spreadsheet and can happily retire now that he has achieved the highest accolade of all – navigating Excel without a mouse.

Lauren is a primary school teacher who lives in Islington. She loves cycling around the canals and attending KXC.