Our team

James Park – Director

As the founding director of Antidote, James has shaped the organisation’s development over the past ten years. He is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and a writer. His books include Sons, Mothers and Other Lovers, Shrinks: The Analysts Analyzed and Learning to Dream: The New British Cinema.

Contact James Park on:
M: 0771 201 3172
E: james@antidote.org.uk


Marilyn Tew – Development Director

A skilled teacher, trainer and researcher, Marilyn was involved in Antidote’s Emotional Literacy Initiative as part of the research advisory body at the University of Bristol. Her role at Antidote involves training and consultancy work with schools, local authorities and other educational bodies on how they can use SEELS to develop strategies for shaping even better environments for learning. She is a co-author of Quality Circle Time: A Practitioner’s Handbook and Circles: PSHE and Citizenship. Her latest book is entitled School Effectiveness: Supporting student success through emotional literacy.


Sarah Samarawira - Marketing Director

Sarah's valuable cross-industry marketing expertise is essential in her role at Antidote. By representing Antidote at events, generating press interest and publishing newsletters, her remit is to reach out to schools and partner organisations nationwide to raise awareness and interest in Antidote's work.


Maggie Greene - Web Designer

Maggie Greene brings to Antidote over twelve years' experience in planning, designing, building and maintaining websites. Maggie is responsible for ensuring that the Antidote website gives visitors an accurate and engaging picture of Antidote's work, as well as all the latest news and events.


Gary Prosser - Software Developer

Gary is a freelance software developer specialising in online tools especially for use in education and personal development. He is currently starting a new phase of life - getting involved in politics!"