Our Recovery Service

A supportive, empowering recovery programme for people who have experienced domestic abuse.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999

Part of the Reducing the Risk Recovery Programme

Trauma to Trust is the central pillar of our Recovery Programme. Alongside the 12-week course, the Recovery Pathway includes ongoing peer support, activities, further learning and opportunities to build confidence, connection and a positive future.

 

The Trauma to Trust Course

A 12-week journey in three phases…

Stabilise

“I am safe”

Build safety, understand abuse and its impact, and begin to find your footing.

Regulate

“I am in control of my emotions”

Learn about trauma and the brain, and explore tools to manage stress and emotions.

Maintain

“I am in control of my emotions”

Reconnect with your values, set healthy boundaries, find your voice and move forward.

The course offers:

  • A safe and supportive group space

  • Practical tools and strategies

  • Clear, accessible information

  • Opportunities to learn from others

  • No pressure to disclose or take part

  • Online and in-person options

  • A focus on hope, choice and what matters to you

More than a course… a Recovery Pathway for your next steps

Just Being

Peer support, connection and activities

To Be Continued

Lived experience guidance, community and ongoing input

Mini-courses

Responsive to your interests and needs

Coaching

Build confidence and explore your next steps

Counselling

Additional support (when available)

Just Being with...

For family, friends and supporters. Understand and support the person you care about

We also have opportunities to volunteer → give back, develop new skills and purpose.

Our Principles:

Developed by people with lived experience of domestic abuse, trauma and mental health challenges.

Our recovery community helps us to review, challenge and develop what we do.

Built on research, experience and recognised good practice.

You are the expert on you. We welcome your expertise.

No registration as a service user

We do not register you as a service user. You can access the support you need, when you need it, and take the next steps at your own pace.

We work alongside other services

We are not a replacement for specialist support such as IDVAs, housing, legal or health services, We will always signpost you to the right help.

For individuals and professionals

You can access the programme yourself, or be referred by a professional or support service. We welcome enquiries from partner organisations.

“This programme reminded me that I have choices, a voice and a future”
Participant