Rooted in experience. Driven by purpose.

Charlotte has consulted on national and international projects and has extensive experience supporting organisations whose personnel work in complex and extreme environments. Charlotte typically consults on psychological welfare policy and SOP development, provides specialist and psychosocial support training, and she is still involved in our provision of on-the-ground mental health care in response to crises and disasters. Sector experience includes Government; OEM’s; INGO’s; international research and humanitarian aid projects; national retail chains; forensic science; emergency services; yachting & maritime; education; media, TV and film production; construction.

Nisaa is an experienced Trauma Informed Psychotherapist with a strong passion for supporting those from different ethnic backgrounds accessing mental health support. The experience Nisaa brings is from a clinical settings/volunteer settings/ charity/ schools/ rehabilitation hospitals/ prison, which has given her specialist experience in high-risk institutions and working with a diverse client range within the institutions. She is proficient in a range of therapeutic approaches such as Person-Centered therapy, solution focused, Emotion focused and Transactional Analysis.

Rachel brings her wealth of experience as a trauma-informed psychotherapist and acupuncturist. Rachel has lectured at the Northern College of Acupuncture. To further her development as a lecturer, Rachel gained a Certificate in Higher Education from UCLan which afforded her associate membership of the Higher Education Academy. After finding great personal benefit from practicing mindfulness meditation, she also studied to become a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society which is part of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Ollie has a special interest in psychological trauma and has presented on trauma care and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). He has worked with victims of road crashes, sea disasters and victims of terrorist’s attacks. He has also supported victims of a wide range of other traumatic incidents including murders, hostages, sexual assaults, fatal incidents, bullying and harassments. Ollie has a keen interest in CISM training and is a qualified Authorised Instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). He has conducted training for the Defence Forces, Fire Service, Coast Guard, Gardai, Irish Rail, Chaplains to Sea Fears, HSE, Hospitals, Mountain Rescue Ireland, Air Traffic Controllers in Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Ghana, NHS and Police in Scotland and PSNI among others. .

Rebecca is an experienced person-centred trauma-informed counsellor.

Mark is a n experienced psychotherapist with many years’ experience supporting people through difficult and stressful times. He has  worked with individuals facing trauma, anxiety, and major life challenges, including in specialist services and high-pressure environments. In his own words: 'My approach is calm, practical, and down-to-earth. I aim to create a space where people feel comfortable talking openly, even about things that may be hard to put into words. Alongside listening and understanding, I also offer simple, effective tools to help people manage stress, feel more in control, and cope day to day. I work both online and by phone, and I’m used to supporting people when things feel urgent or overwhelming. My focus is on helping people feel steadier, clearer, and better able to move forward.'

Debbie’s personal and professional experiences with neurodivergence and trauma were the driving force behind her decision to train as a person-centred counsellor. Debbie has worked face-to-face and online with a range of clients in the neurodivergent community, as well as individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues and trauma As a neurodivergent, trauma-informed counsellor, Debbie’s neuro-affirming counselling approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and a deep respect for each person’s unique experiences. Utilising her extensive knowledge of Autism, ADHD, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), garnered over the last four years working with a national autism charity, she has supported hundreds of neurodivergent adults, teens and families in crisis. Besides her clinical supervision, Debbie undertakes monthly continuing personal development (CPD) and group supervision with an autism consultancy. .

Rizwan is a Person Centred, Trauma-Informed, Psychotherapist. Rizwan has further qualified in Counselling for Depression, and offers compassion focused therapy, helping clients to replace feelings of hostility and insecurity towards themselves with compassion and understanding. During lockdown he was identified and approached by a BME charity funded by the Government to offer psychological support working within the clients’ frame of reference including culture and religion, to the Global Majority Community, a project that lasted 2 years. He has worked with a range of clients dealing with challenges including trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, low self-esteem, identity issues, anger and communication. As well as having worked extensively with male survivors of sexual harm, he has supported a diverse range of people going through cancer treatment and facing terminal diagnoses.

Sharon is an experienced counsellor. Her work has often included supporting vulnerable individuals, who can be at high risk and require immediate assessment and intervention. Her specialist trauma training has included ‘Trauma in the Workplace’ as well as ‘Group Crisis Intervention’. Her calming influence and genuine interest in helping people was nurtured during her earlier career within the travel industry. During this time, it was her recognised ability to support, assist and empathise that led her towards a career in counselling. Within her career she has also specialised in child safeguarding, which has followed on from previous work with ChildLine and Place2Be, a leading children’s mental health charity. In addition to this, her roles have included that of NHS staff support counsellor, and voluntary work within the Trafford Bereavement Service. Sharon is a mum to two teenage boys, who keep her busy and up to date with the latest trends. When she’s not working she is a regular gym enthusiast.

Shelly is an experienced trauma-informed counsellor and has provided CISM support throughout the UK and Europe.

Stuart is an experienced therapist. He works using an integrative therapy model, which provides flexibility and creativity within the therapeutic process and shapes the support offered around the individual and their specific needs. Stuart has worked as a therapist for over 10 years, in a wide range of settings, including private practice, the charity sector, trauma services, prisons, LGBT support services and organisations for young people. Specialising in a trauma-focused approach, Stuart’s core values as a therapist are compassion, integrity, authenticity, creativity and a non-judgmental approach. He integrates a combination of therapeutic models, including IFS (Internal Family Systems), CFT (Compassion Focus Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Analytical Therapy), PCA (Person-Centred Approach) and Psychodynamic therapy.

Nikki is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) practitioner. As well as holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Nikki also has a PhD in Psychology. Nikki is a respected international researcher and has published widely in a number of peer-reviewed journals. Nikki's particular expertise is in psychological trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD. She brings a wealth of experience in working clinically with clients who experience a range of severe and enduring mental health difficulties including personality disorders, DID, and psychosis. Nikki is an experienced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) practitioner, as well as being qualified in a number of specifically trauma-focused interventions including Trauma Focused CBT, Trauma Informed Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).