The story behind Salowal
We bring together clinical expertise, lived experience, and commitment to equity in health and wellbeing.
Why Salowal exists
Salowal was founded to bridge the gap between what people and organisations need from mental health support, and what's often available in mainstream services.
We saw individuals from ethnic minorities feeling unseen or misunderstood in therapy. We saw workplaces trying to respond to racism and burnout without the specialist support they needed.
Salowal exists to offer something different: trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support grounded in clinical practice and real-world experience.
What guides our work
Equity
We pay attention to how racism, class, gender, and disability shape health.
Dignity
We work in ways that protect people's dignity, especially when vulnerable.
Integrity
We offer what we can genuinely deliver and are honest about scope.
Care
Care is at the centre of everything we do.
Meet the Salowal team
Salome Mare-Walsh
Psychotherapist / Director
Salome is a registered mental health professional with extensive NHS and community experience. She brings clinical expertise in trauma-informed therapy, CAT, EMDR, and culturally sensitive practice.
Felicia is a Registered General Nurse with extensive experience in healthcare settings.
Sue specialises in emotional regulation and helps individuals develop healthier coping strategies.
Joy is a Registered General Nurse who contributes to our health screening programmes.
Sinead manages our social media presence and brings her expertise by experience.
Ronnie provides strategic advice and volunteer support.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you're seeking therapy or organisational support, we'd love to hear from you.