This online trauma informed practice training is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of trauma, its impact, and effective ways to support the individuals they work with.
The training includes an introduction to the three-stage model of trauma intervention and offers space to reflect on how trauma-informed principles can support safer, more thoughtful and more effective professional practice.
This session is suitable for counsellors who wish to expand their knowledge of trauma, as well as those who would like to refresh and consolidate their existing understanding.
Training Details
Date: 26th June 2026
Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm
Location: Online
Cost: £75.00
Delivered by: Hannah James, MBACP, BSc (Hons)
To ask about booking a place, please contact New Horizons Network.
About This Training
Trauma can affect how a person feels, thinks, relates to others, responds to threat, and experiences safety. For professionals working in counselling, therapy, wellbeing, education, support work or community roles, understanding trauma can make a meaningful difference to the way support is offered.
This training has been created for professionals who want to develop a clearer understanding of trauma and its impact. It explores effective ways of supporting people who may have experienced trauma, while also recognising the importance of professional boundaries, emotional safety and practitioner wellbeing.
The session will introduce the three-stage model of trauma intervention, giving participants a helpful framework for thinking about trauma support in a structured and responsible way.
Who This Training Is For
Counsellors and Therapists
This training is suitable for counsellors and therapists who want to expand, refresh or consolidate their understanding of trauma-informed practice.
Trainee Counsellors and Students
Trainee counsellors and students may find this session helpful as part of their wider professional learning, particularly if they are beginning to think more deeply about trauma, safety, stabilisation and ethical support.
Wellbeing and Support Professionals
The training may also be relevant for wellbeing practitioners, family support workers, charity staff, education professionals, domestic abuse workers, community support teams and others who support people who may have experienced trauma.
Professionals Working with Children, Families or Vulnerable Adults
Hannah’s experience includes extensive work with children and families, as well as victim-survivors of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. This makes the training particularly relevant for professionals working in emotionally sensitive or complex support roles.
What You Will Explore
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
The training will help participants develop a clearer understanding of trauma and the ways it can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, behaviour, safety and trust.
Trauma Informed Ways of Supporting Others
Participants will explore how trauma-informed practice can support more thoughtful, compassionate and effective professional responses.
The Three-Stage Model of Trauma Intervention
The session includes an introduction to the three-stage model of trauma intervention, offering a structured way to understand trauma support and recovery-focused practice.
Working with Care and Professional Boundaries
Supporting people affected by trauma can be emotionally demanding. This training recognises the importance of safe practice, appropriate boundaries and knowing the limits of your role.
Practitioner Wellbeing
The session also encourages professionals to consider their own wellbeing when undertaking important trauma-related work. This is particularly important for those supporting people affected by abuse, distress or complex life experiences.
About Hannah James
Hannah James, MBACP, BSc (Hons), is an experienced counsellor, clinical supervisor and Therapeutic Lead for the charity ACTS FAST. She has an extensive background in trauma-informed therapeutic practice.
Hannah has worked with victim-survivors of trauma, including childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. She has more than twenty years’ experience working with children and families in a range of roles, including over ten years in therapeutic practice.
Hannah currently delivers training to professionals across Dorset on trauma-informed practice and domestic abuse. She is passionate about sharing knowledge, skills and insight to empower professionals to better understand the impact of trauma and support victim-survivors effectively.
Her approach also encourages professionals to prioritise their own wellbeing when undertaking emotionally demanding work.
Why Attend This Training?
Develop Greater Confidence Around Trauma
This training can help professionals feel more informed and better equipped when supporting people who may have experienced trauma.
Strengthen Reflective Practice
The session encourages thoughtful reflection on how trauma can shape a person’s responses, relationships and sense of safety.
Learn from an Experienced Practitioner
Hannah brings extensive experience from counselling, clinical supervision, trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse training and therapeutic work with children and families.
Support Safer Professional Practice
The training is designed to help professionals think carefully about trauma, support, boundaries and wellbeing in a responsible and compassionate way.
Book or Enquire
This online training takes place on 26th June 2026 from 9.30am to 3.30pm and costs £75.00.
To ask about availability or booking details, please contact New Horizons Network.
Related Support and Information
New Horizons Network also provides therapy for people affected by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship difficulties and emotional distress.
If you are looking for personal therapeutic support rather than professional training, you may find our trauma therapy information helpful.
