Welcome to the Home of the CPTSD Toolkit

I am pleased to be contributing to the upcoming EASE Trial Launch Webinar, sharing my perspective as someone with lived experience of RESTART and EMDR.

I’ll be speaking alongside clinicians and researchers involved in the trial exploring what trauma-informed practice can actually mean from the perspective of someone receiving care.

I’ll share reflections on the therapeutic relationship, flexibility and person-centred EMDR, and what helped me feel safe enough to move beyond treatment and begin finding a sense of “coming home” to myself.

The webinar brings together clinical expertise, research and lived experience to explore how trauma-informed approaches can be understood and applied in practice.

2 October 2026 | EASE Trial Launch Webinar

Read more about the EASE Trial and webinar here.

I am pleased to be presenting at the upcoming Psychology of Mental Health Mini Conference at the University of Greater Manchester, sharing the development and research behind the CPTSD Toolkit.

The presentation will explore how the Toolkit developed from lived experience into a trauma-informed resource informed by psychological theory, research and practitioner perspectives. It will consider the importance of accessible resources for people living with complex trauma and the role of lived experience in shaping mental health research and practice.

I will also discuss ongoing research into the Toolkit, including practitioner perspectives on its clinical applicability and its continued development across research, digital and community settings.

10 November 2026 | University of Greater Manchester

I am pleased to be delivering an upcoming workshop exploring the development and use of the CPTSD Toolkit in collaboration with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

The session will introduce the background behind the toolkit, including the importance of trauma-informed, accessible resources for people living with complex trauma. It will explore how psychological knowledge, lived experience and practical approaches can be brought together to support greater understanding, self-reflection and recovery.

The workshop will also provide an opportunity for discussion, feedback and shared learning with practitioners and people interested in improving support for those affected by complex trauma.

This event represents an important step in the continued development of the CPTSD Toolkit, alongside ongoing research, publication and collaboration with professionals and communities.

Read GMMH’s post about the workshop and the development of the toolkit here.