We are based in the UK, but work with people and organisations all over the world!

We are always looking to work with new people and organisations on a variety of projects.  

If you are interested in working with VictimFocus, please get in touch via the Contact page

Yes, we absolutely do! We work with people all over the world. If you have an enquiry, please get in touch via the contact page and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

If you are interested in working with VictimFocus, please get in touch via the Contact page

VictimFocus is NOT a charity, we are a private social enterprise. We choose to invest our profits back into the company so we can keep creating new trauma-informed courses, resources and research. 

We create educational materials to support women subjected to violence, trauma or abuse. 

You will find a number of free resources, available to download here: FREE resources

APTI stands for Anti Pathology Trauma-Informed. 

You can learn more about APTI here: 

APTI Core Values

VictimFocus is NOT a charity, we are a private social enterprise. We choose to invest our profits back into the company so we can keep creating new trauma-informed courses, resources and research. 

We create educational materials to support women subjected to violence, trauma or abuse. 

You will find a number of free resources, available to download here: FREE resources

VictimFocus is NOT a frontline service. 

We support women through creating systemic change by working with institutions, companies and people to improve services using a trauma-informed approach.

We do however create educational materials to support women subjected to violence, trauma or abuse. You can find our FREE resources here

Unfortunately, we are not a provider of support or counselling and so we cannot assist you in this way, nor can we give you specific recommendations for therapists or support services.

We do however create educational materials to support women subjected to violence, trauma or abuse. You can find our FREE resources here

You might also find the self-help section of our store useful. You can find that here

Here  are VictimFocus top tips for finding a trauma-informed professional; this may be a counsellor, therapist, life coach etc. You can use these tips to formulate questions you may wish to ask, or research their work and modality.

VictimFocus’ tips for finding a trauma-informed professional:

• Trauma-informed professionals do not support the psychiatric diagnosis of people in distress or believe ‘mental illness’ is caused by a brain chemical imbalance, predisposed genetics, or disorders of the mind.
• Trauma-informed professionals do not use resources or interventions with ‘shock’ tactics or ‘hard hitting elements’ to elicit disclosures, responses, or force you to process events.
• Trauma-informed professionals do not support chemical restraints or sedatives an intervention for people reacting to or dealing with trauma
• Trauma-informed professionals work from the social model of mental health, an anti-pathology model, or trauma-informed model of mental health. They may also work from the PTMF.
• Trauma-informed professionals generally do not use medicalised language about their clients such as: ‘relapse’ ‘lifelong’ ‘treatment resistant’ when discussing or explaining clients trauma responses and coping mechanisms

If you are in danger or an emergency, phone 999 or your local emergency number. We have made some suggestions below on other useful contacts.

• Samaritans: Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide - Phone: 116 123 

• National domestic abuse helpline: - Phone: 0808 2000 247

• SHOUT: Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

• Dogs Trust Freedom Project: Dogs Trust Freedom Project is a dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse. The project now runs in Greater London and south-east England, East Anglia, Yorkshire, north-east and north-west England, Scotland and Wales. - Phone: 020 7837 0006

• Barnardo’s: Barnardo’s support vulnerable children and young people through front-line services addressing health, wellbeing, and safety needs. - Phone: 0800 008 7005

• Paws Protect: Paws Protect is a free and confidential fostering service for people experiencing domestic abuse so they can rest assured their cat will be taken care of until they can be safely reunited. Referrals are handled by an experienced female team, who support owners referring to the service, collect cats, and arrange foster placements through a wonderful network of dedicated volunteers. - Phone: 0345 260 1280

• Rape Crisis: Rape Crisis work to end sexual violence and abuse. They provide specialist information and support to all those affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales.
• England and Wales: 0808 500 2222
• Scotland: 0808 801 0302
• Northern Ireland: 0800 0246 991

Our online training programmes consist of interactive training focussed on discussions and debates held over several days. The training is hosted by an VictimFocus Accredited Trainer. All training materials and assessments are included.

To see all our available training click here

We currently run the following online training programmes:

Change the world with us: becoming an APTI Advocate influencer

Set across a 1-day live learning experience delivered online via Zoom – learn more here

Leading and Transforming a Trauma-Informed Service: A Workshop for Leaders and Managers

Set across a 1-day live learning experience delivered online via Zoom – learn more here 

How to Commission and Design Trauma-Informed Services: Understanding APTI for Commissioners

Set across a  live learning experience delivered online via Zoom – learn more here 

Become an Anti-Pathology Trauma-Informed Advocate: VictimFocus APTI Advocate

Set across a 3-day live learning experience delivered online via Zoom – learn more here

Train the Trainer: Become a VictimFocus Trainer

Set across a 5-day live learning experience delivered online via Zoom – learn more here

You can purchase your place on one of our online training programmes using debit card, credit card, Paypal or spread your payments using Klarna.*

*We offer Klarna instalment plans for all applicants which include:

•  Paying in part payments before the beginning of the course
• Paying monthly instalments before the beginning of the course

Klarna’s pay in 3 is an unregulated credit agreement. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+. UK residents only. Subject to Status. Terms and conditions apply.

Klarna terms and conditions > Klarna Terms and conditions 

Klarna FAQs > Klarna FAQs

For a 10% discount send your student ID or your proof of employment to admin@victimfocus.org.uk 

An invoice can be requested via email to admin@victimfocus.org.uk. Please provide the details of the company and where to address the invoice.

VictimFocus Learning Academy offers elevated elearning courses that are fully accredited. Our courses are trauma-informed and focus on  a wide range of subjects.

You can find our full online course catalogue here

We are a registered provider with CPD – The CPD Certification Service

You can check out our provider page here

You can purchase your place on one of our online courses using debit card, credit card, Paypal or spread your payments using Klarna.*

* We offer Klarna instalment plans for all applicants which include:

• Paying in part payments before the beginning of the course
• Paying monthly instalments before the beginning of the course

Klarna’s pay in 3 is an unregulated credit agreement. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+. UK residents only. Subject to Status. Terms and conditions apply.

Klarna terms and conditions > Klarna Terms and conditions 

Klarna FAQs > Klarna FAQs

Your certificate will be emailed out to you upon completion of the online course.