About
evolve Rehabilitation & Therapy
Co-Founders
Simone Passeri
Physiotherapist & Sports Therapist
Simone is an HCPC registered Physiotherapist and qualified Sports Therapist, working with athletes, active adults, and anyone recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or surgery. With a strong foundation in evidence-based, holistic, and psychologically informed practice, Simone believes in treating the person, not just the injury — taking into account physical, psychological, and social factors to support lasting recovery and performance.
Holding a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Sports Therapy, Simone brings a depth of sport-specific expertise that complements his physiotherapy practice. His background in Sports Therapy adds a unique dimension to his physiotherapy approach, providing a deeper understanding of athletic performance, biomechanics, and the demands of sport at every level.
Having worked with athletes across the UK and Italy, Simone combines clinical precision with a genuine passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and return to what they love with confidence. Whether supporting someone through post-operative rehabilitation or helping an athlete manage a chronic condition, Simone’s goal is always the same — to empower his clients to achieve optimal performance and long-term wellbeing.
Simone is a member of the UK Society for Sports Therapists (SST) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Outside of work Simone can usually be found in one of many outdoor athletic pursuits. He enjoys running, skiing, climbing and cycling, and is an avid hiker. Simone has walked routes in England, Wales and Italy, in addition to climbing mountains in Italy and in Iran. When staying local Simone likes to train in the gym and play football.
- 2026 – MSc Pre-Reg Physiotherapy, Oxford Brookes University
- 2025 – Sports Trauma Management, LUBAS Medical
- 2022 – Motivational Interviewing Introductory and Intermediate
- 2022 – Pitchside Trauma, UEFA Football Doctor Education Program
- 2021 – FHT Accredited Acupuncture and Dry Needling Foundation Course
- 2021 – MSc Sports Therapy, Buckinghamshire New University
- 2020 – FA Level 3 Emergency Medical First Aid (EMFAIF)
- 2018 – Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS), Prague School of Rehabilitation
- 2018 – Anatomy Trains in Motion, Anatomy Trains
- 2015 – Evidence Based Injury Prevention in Runners, PhysioUK
- 2015 – Sports and Kinesiology Taping
- 2014 – Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification, BACPR
- 2012 – BSc Sports Sciences, University of Cassino, Italy
- 2009 – Personal Trainer, CONI
- 2008 – Sports Massage, CONI
- 2008 – Mezieres Method Postural Therapy, JMC Formations
- 2005 – Athletic Trainer, CONI-CSEN
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists – Full member with indemnity insurance
- Society of Sports Therapy – full member
- CIMSPA Indemnity Insurance
- Current full enhanced DBS certificate
Dr Clare Churchman
Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist
Clare is an HCPC dual registered Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. She has been working in the field of psychology for over 20 years in both NHS and private practice. She is a member of the Chartered Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (CASES), the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and the International Association for REBT (IAREBT).
Over her career Clare has worked with a variety of people, from children and adults with significant mental health needs to athletes looking to use psychological techniques to improve performance. Clare has training and experience in several psychological approaches and uses Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and motivational interviewing most widely.
Clare works with athletes who are looking to psychologically enhance their performance, as well as those who feel stuck, for example held back by anxiety and a lack of confidence. In addition, her expertise in mental health enables her to work with athletes who are struggling with clinical mental health problems and emotional difficulties, which may or may not be related to their sporting performance.
Clare is a proficient leader with a PGCert in Healthcare Leadership and experience of designing, developing and leading healthcare services. She is experienced in consultation, supervision, and reflective practice facilitation. Clare works with organisations and teams to support the development of psychological flexibility and safety.
- 2025 – Diagnosis & Management of Adult ADHD, Harley Street Mental Health Ltd
- 2023 – in progress – Associate Fellowship in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Albert Ellis Institute
- 2022 – Stage 1 Introductory and Stage 2 Intermediate Motivational Interviewing, Podium Psychology
- 2021 – PGCert in Healthcare Leadership, Oxford Brookes University
- 2014 – Clinical Psychology Supervisor Training, University of Oxford
- 2009 – Advanced Training Course in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
- 2007 – Primary Training Course in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
- 2007 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Birmingham,
- 2001 – MSc Sport Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University
- 2000 – BSc (Joint Hons) Psychology and Sport Science, University of Birmingham
- Health Care Professions Council Registration: PYL05093 Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical & Sport)
- Member of the Chartered Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (CASES)
- Member of the American Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP)
- Member of the International Association for REBT (IAREBT)
- Full indemnity insurance with Towergate
- Current full enhanced DBS certificate.
Associates
Dr Vladislava Susanina
HCPC Clinical Psychologist
Vladi is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with almost a decade of public and private sector psychology experience. She has worked with people across the lifespan with a wide range of mental health challenges and complex needs. She has also worked in research settings and in psychology and public policy.
Vladi has an integrative therapeutic style, drawing on several complementary psychological methods to help clients understand and achieve their mental health/wellbeing and performance goals. Her preferred approaches are Compassion Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy, which are particularly effective in helping with relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. Vladi works collaboratively with adults to build compassion for oneself, enhance the ability to tolerate and regulate emotional distress, and uncover the strengths, values, and skills needed to navigate life’s challenges.
Vladi also has a special interest in supporting people struggling with body image concerns, including body dysmorphic disorder. She helps people navigate the difficult thoughts, feelings, and social pressures that shape one’s relationship with their body.
- 2025 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University College London
- 2025 – Foundation Course in Systemic Thinking and Practice
- 2019 – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Training
- 2018 – BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist PYL046913
- Full indemnity insurance with Hiscox
- Current full enhanced DBS certificate
Dr Sandra Marzec
HCPC Clinical Psychologist
Sandra is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working across the psychology sector in both Poland and the UK. She has supported individuals across the lifespan, helping them navigate a wide range of mental health difficulties, complex needs, and life challenges.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each individual, drawing on evidence-based psychological models to meet clients’ unique needs and goals. Sandra’s primary approach is informed by Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), which focuses on understanding patterns of relating, thinking, and behaving that can maintain emotional difficulties. She also incorporates Compassion-Focused Therapy to address issues related to shame, self-criticism, and emotional regulation, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when working with clients who have experienced trauma.
Sandra works collaboratively with clients to develop emotional regulation, foster reflective self-awareness, and strengthen interpersonal effectiveness. She has experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, offering a safe, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic environment. She has a particular interest in unhelpful relational patterns, helping clients recognise repeated ways of relating to themselves and others that contribute to ongoing difficulties and supporting the development of more flexible, adaptive ways of relating. Sandra provides therapy in both Polish and English, allowing clients to work in the language they feel most comfortable with.
- 2025 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University
- 2025 – Foundation Course in Systemic Thinking and Practice
- 2019 – Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology, Middlesex University
- 2018 – Certificate in Counselling Skills, Highgate Counselling Centre
- 2017 – Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology, Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland)
- 2016 – 5-year Integrated Master’s degree in Psychology, Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist PYL047159
- Full indemnity insurance with Howden
- Current full enhanced DBS certificate
