Who we are

StepIn Asap was founded as part of Claire Asherson Bartram's doctorate on stepfamilies. She and three other therapists became a core group who now manage the organisation. They began to meet with other interested practitioners to form a North London stepfamily exploration group. This group has been meeting regularly for over five years and focuses on stepfamily issues in its members' work and personal lives.

Founding Members

Dr. Claire Asherson Bartram - Chair
Richard Bartram - Treasurer
Sue Fox – Publicity Coordinator
Debbie Friedman – Secretary
Angelika Wienrich – Membership Coordinator

North London Exploration and Development Group
contact details

Dr. Claire Asherson Bartram BA UKCP is a Gestalt based integrative psychotherapist, supervisor and group leader practising in Highgate. She has a personal connection with and professional interest in stepfamilies, and has been writing, researching and running groups on stepfamily issues since 1995. Her doctoral research was on 'Narratives of Mothers in Stepfamily Situations'. 020 8361 6146 email: Claire Asherson Bartram

Sue Fox UKCP, CAP is a psychotherapist in private practise based in Northwest London and a trainer, supervisor and group worker at the Institute of Psychosynthesis and Highgate Counselling Centre. She has many years experience of working with families and individuals who have been effected by addiction. Her interest in step families has arisen from both her personal and professional life. 0207 424 9007 email Sue Fox

Debbie Friedman MA UKCP is a psychotherapist and supervisor working in NorthWest London who was a trainer and supervisor at the Institute of Psychosynthesis, London for many years. She has a background in the creative arts, many years experience of psychotherapy and has had a long standing interest in stepfamily dynamics. 020 8458 5760 email: Debbie Friedman

Angelika Wienrich BA BA has a background in Psychology and Research. She is a Gestalt based integrative Psychotherapist and has been practising, and teaching for over 20 years in the field of counselling and personal development. She worked in the NHS and was a tutor at the Gestalt Centre in London for 15 Years. She is also involved with teaching creative writing and Playback Theatre. Her interest in stepfamily issues are both personal and professional 07941 156205 email Angelika Wienrich

Dr, David Zigmund
has had a long career as a fronline NHS Doctor: as a psychiatric psychotherapist and small practice GP. Alongside this he has maintained a private psychotherapy practice. Initially trained in psychoanalytic and then humanistic methods his practice is informed, rather than limited by these. He has written and taught widely about the personal social and political psychology of healthcare. He has many decades experience of being a stepfather of three, now adults and has greatly enjoyed their numerous progeny. David largely avoids IT and social media in his personal and professional interacting. 0208 340 8952 website: davidzigmond.org.uk

email: StepIn asap