Business Details
20 Years
experience
Specialist Trauma Counselling in Hope Valley for Coercive, Cultic & Spiritual Abuse
Hope Valley Counselling has been providing specialist therapeutic support since 2006, focusing on recovery from coercive, cultic and spiritual abuse. Our founder, Dr Gillie Jenkinson, brings over 30 years of clinical experience and doctoral research to develop the Walking Free Model, a structured approach to trauma recovery. We combine academic rigor with practical application through our Recovery Workbook and professional training programs. Our services are delivered by accredited therapists who understand the complex dynamics of abusive environments. We maintain strict ethical standards through UKCP and BACP accreditation, ensuring professional supervision for all practitioners.Our work extends globally through online counseling and training programs, while maintaining our base in the Derbyshire Peak District. We have contributed to international cultic studies through research publications and conference presentations. Our team combines personal lived experience with formal psychotherapeutic training, including internships at specialist recovery centers. We provide ongoing support to survivors through structured therapy programs and intensive workshops. Our commitment to quality has been recognized through industry awards and academic accolades.
Services
Walking Free Counselling
Recovery Workshop
Professional Training
Supervision & Consultancy
Spiritual Abuse Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Post-Cult Counseling
Dissociation Support
Religious Trauma Recovery
Online Therapy Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialist experience in cultic and spiritual abuse recovery
- Our Walking Free Model is based on doctoral research and clinical practice
- We provide structured Recovery Workbook programs for systematic healing
- Our therapists maintain UKCP and BACP accreditation with regular professional supervision
- We offer both individual counseling and professional training programs
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
What people say
Compassionate support
Structured Recovery Workbook
Effective trauma recovery
Expertise in cultic abuse
Transformative experience
Services
Walking Free Counselling
Specialist therapy for survivors of coercive, cultic and spiritual abuse using the Walking Free Model developed through 30 years of clinical research. This structured approach helps clients understand their experiences and develop recovery strategies. The service combines doctoral-level academic research with practical therapeutic techniques.
Recovery Workshop
Online intensive programs delivered via Zoom focusing on structured recovery through the Walking Free Model. Participants work through the Recovery Workbook with guided support over multiple sessions. Designed to provide concentrated therapeutic intervention for deeper understanding and healing.
Professional Training
Certificate training for mental health professionals working with survivors of abusive environments. Covers the Walking Free Model's application to coercive control and spiritual abuse. Includes ethical considerations and practical implementation strategies for clinical practice.
Supervision & Consultancy
Ongoing support for therapists working with complex trauma cases. Provides expert guidance on handling dissociation, undue influence and religious trauma. Maintains professional standards through regular supervision sessions with experienced practitioners.
Spiritual Abuse Counseling
Specialist support for individuals affected by spiritual and religious abuse. Addresses the unique challenges of recovery from high-demand religious groups. Combines traditional psychotherapy with cultic studies research to facilitate healing.
People
Dr Gillie Jenkinson
Director & Lead Therapist
Accredited psychotherapist with 30+ years experience in trauma recovery. Developed the Walking Free Model through doctoral research at the University of Nottingham. Provides specialist counseling and professional training globally.
Questions
What is the Walking Free Model?
The Walking Free Model is a structured therapeutic approach developed over 30 years for recovering from coercive, cultic and spiritual abuse, combining clinical research with practical recovery strategies.
How can I access counseling services?
Counseling is available through trained affiliates listed on our website or via online sessions with our director when capacity allows.
Do you offer professional training programs?
Yes, we provide Certificate training for therapists working with survivors of abusive environments, including the Walking Free Model implementation.
Are services available online?
All counseling and training services are available through secure online platforms, with participants joining from across the UK and internationally.
What self-help resources do you provide?
Our Recovery Workbook offers a structured self-help program based on the Walking Free Model, available as a published book for independent use.
