Our team

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


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 The PROGRESS Programme 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.


Amy shapes the data we collect from schools about their learning environment into meaningful pictures that can be used to stimulate discussion among staff and students. Amy moved to London from Toronto in 2008. She joined Antidote after completing her Masters in Education (Psychology) at the Institute of Education. She has a long-standing interest in education and helping to make learning even better. Her master’s dissertation involved investigating the relationship between primary school students’ feelings of belonging in school and attainment, and exploring any differences in this relationship across ethnicities.


Anna looks after our communication with schools doing The PROGRESS Programme, and others interested in Antidote’s work. She graduated in 2008 with a degree that covered psychology, sociology and politics, and has a strong interest in educational issues.


Maggie 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 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!