About Lapidus International

Alison Cable (BA, MA English Literature; MSc candidate in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes) is a creative writing and reading facilitator at London Literary Salon. She was a university lecturer in the US before moving to London, where she has volunteered as a primary school librarian, written a novel for young adults, and taken a certificate in Counselling Skills. She volunteers as a group leader for The Reader Organisation and co-edits Lapidus Magazine. Reading and writing are a mainstay of her life.

Gareth is an integrative counsellor based in Chipping Norton and working in private practice as well as with NHS Talking Therapies in Birmingham. He has worked in the NHS, both in emergency roles and mental health, for over 20 years and regularly draws on these experiences to prompt his creative writing. He specialises in working with chronic illness and neurodivergence, the latter of which he has a personal experience of, and he has a specific interest in developing his practice in working with this group of people. He is currently completing the third year of the MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes at Metanoia Institute, which is where he first heard about the work of Lapidus International. He is grateful to have been asked to join the board of directors and for the opportunity to help develop the use of CWTP in the therapeutic world. As well as writing, his interests include photography, music, country walks and drinking coffee in motorway service stations. Creative influences include Neil Gaiman, Spike Milligan and the Muppets.

 Peter Emelone

With over two decades of dedicated service in the field of education, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to Lapidus International. Previously Director of Studies and currently serving as a Consultant Lecturer for Learning and Teaching at Global Banking School, he is a passionate advocate for transformative teaching practices. As an ambassador for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Peter actively promoted the importance of management and leadership skills in education. He also advocated for the integration of these essential skills into the curriculum. He is a self-proclaimed pioneer of positivity, and his philosophy centres around creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Peter is on a mission to change lives through education by fostering a culture of positivity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.