The Senior Leadership Team

Debbie Harvie
CEO, Mercy Beyond (UK & Europe)

Debbie Harvie (Cllr, BSc (Hons), MA, MICA, FIoL) holds over 20 years of experience in charity governance and strategy, delivering pastoral care management and developing trauma-informed practice. Debbie is a founding member of Mercy UK, having first experienced Mercy’s support as a resident in one of the US Mercy Homes in 2001 and soon after, joined the team to establish the work of the charity in the UK.

As the primary author of Mercy UK’s Freedom Journey curriculum, Debbie oversees the theological integrity of Mercy UK and the development of the global network of Associates through Mercy Beyond.

Catrina Barlow
Director, Mercy UK

Catrina Barlow (BSc (Hons), CIPD) began her journey with Mercy UK in 2006 as a volunteer.

With nearly 20 years of employed experience with Mercy UK, Catrina oversees our people strategies and our regulatory compliance with care standards. She has a specialist interest in developing multi-agency liaisons, promoting mental health awareness and ensuring the safeguarding of others.

Catrina is a trained Clinical and Coaching Supervisor and is a registered Chartered Member of CIPD and member of the British Psychological Society with a First Class honours in Psychology.

Bryn Abbott
Director, Mercy UK

Bryn Abbott’s (BA Hons, MA.) professional life has been built upon equipping Christian organisations and charities to use design and communications to grow, develop and bring about the change they wish to see in the communities they serve.

With a Master’s degree in design for social change, a Bachelor’s degree in English and Theology, and a personal interest in mental health and wellbeing, Bryn is well-equipped and passionate to see the Church and its people, equipped to live free and stay free.