Our Story

At Soteria Trauma & Recovery CIC, we believe that while trauma can change the course of a life, it does not have to define the end of the story.

Our organisation was founded on the principle of Soteria, a Greek word meaning deliverance, safety, and preservation.

🌿 We recognised a vital need for trauma-informed support that acknowledges the complex intersections of domestic abuse, chronic illness, and disability. We did not just want to create a service; we wanted to create a sanctuary where recovery is nurtured through compassion, professional expertise, and genuine connection.

Who We Are

We are a by-and-for organisation led by practitioners with lived and professional experience of domestic abuse and trauma. This deep understanding shapes everything we do and ensures our support is genuinely trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in real-world insight.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we operate as a social enterprise with a clear purpose: not profit, but impact. Every resource we develop and every hour of support we deliver is reinvested directly into our mission, creating safety, restoring hope, and rebuilding lives.

We are dedicated to making support accessible, meaningful, and delivered with integrity. We believe that survivors deserve services shaped by those who understand their journey, and we are committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic support that places lived experience at its heart.

Our Core Values

• Safety Above All

  Safety is the foundation of recovery. We create spaces where emotional and physical safety come first, ensuring every person feels protected, respected, and in control of their own pace.

• Empowerment Through Choice

  Survivors are the experts of their own experiences. We walk alongside you, never ahead of you, offering tools, knowledge, and therapeutic support that help you reclaim choice, autonomy, and confidence.

• Inclusive and Accessible Support

  Trauma impacts people in different ways. We are committed to removing barriers so people with chronic health conditions, disabilities, neurodiversity, or additional needs can access specialist, compassionate support tailored to them.

• Compassion Without Judgement

  We provide a space where you are heard, believed, and met with kindness. Our practice is rooted in understanding, not criticism, and we honour each survivor’s journey with dignity and care.

• Led by Lived Experience

  As a by-and-for organisation, lived experience is embedded throughout our service. It guides how we listen, how we support, and how we design every aspect of our work.