Services for Adults:

Let's Talk:

Let’s Talk is a FREE support service that provides a confidential and non-judgmental space to discuss what matters to you: personal or professional - you, the client, sets the pace. It's a safe place to start a conversation [in person or online] to explore and understand situations that may feel difficult to describe, process, or cope with.

We tailor our methods to meet individual needs, as everyone’s journey is unique.

Let's Talk is not counselling or therapy; it's a much-needed support service for those who find themselves in difficult situation often without warning. It may be a situation that has happened in the past, in real time or a suspicion/gut feeling that something is not right. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, low in confidence, running on empty, or experiencing burnout. You are not alone: we will listen and offer support.

Support may be required on a personal basis or when supporting someone who is dealing with and experiencing a number of issues, including but not limited to -

  • A harmful situation, an abusive or controlling relationship

  • Harmed and exploited financial or sexually

  • Personal safety, being bullied

  • Worried about a family member who may be in danger due to county lines or grooming

With consent, we can signpost to other trusted services to enhance safety, confidence, and long-term well-being.

If you are under 18, please visit our Young Persons' page.

The service is provided in person (currently only available locally in Torbay), by phone or virtually. It is a confidential and non-judgmental space to discuss what matters to you, whether personal or professional. With your consent, we can provide you with information about our workshops and programmes and/or signpost you to other trusted services to enhance safety, confidence, and long-term well-being.

A session is usually 1.5 hrs, occasionally longer depending on the complexity of the situation. Some just need a single session, others several, and that's okay.

However, should the disclosed information indicate an imminent risk of harm to self or others, confidentiality will be broken. For example -

  • A vulnerable person is at risk, and a safeguarding risk is disclosed

  • If required by law to disclose information

  • Public interest overrides privacy if a disclosure is deemed to be harmful

Roots 2 Reset (R2R):

Roots to Reset (R2R) is a structured, restorative, and rehabilitation-focused programme designed for individuals who use harmful behaviours, including perpetrators of domestic abuse, coercive behaviours, violence, or unhealthy relationship patterns that negatively impact others, as well as their own personal, social, and professional development.

The programme supports adults in recognising harmful behaviours, understanding the impact of their actions, and developing healthier ways of thinking, communicating, and responding. R2R aims to challenge attitudes, improve emotional awareness, strengthen accountability, and encourage long-term behavioural change.

Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, the programme focuses on changing the narrative by helping participants:

  • Increase self-awareness and personal responsibility

  • Understand the impact of abuse and harmful behaviours on others

  • Develop emotional regulation and coping strategies

  • Improve communication and relationship skills

  • Build empathy, resilience, and healthier behaviours

  • Strengthen wellbeing, engagement, and decision-making

  • Support positive personal and professional growth

R2R promotes reflection, accountability, and restoration while creating opportunities for individuals to break harmful cycles, rebuild trust, and move forward in a safer, healthier, and more constructive way.

The programme can be delivered through:

  • One-to-one interventions

  • Structured group programmes

  • Restorative and reflective practice sessions

  • Wellbeing and behavioural workshops

  • Community-based or virtual delivery models

Our delivery style is respectful, non-judgemental, and focused on meaningful change, while maintaining clear boundaries, accountability, and a commitment to the safety and well-being of those affected by harmful behaviours.

The Violet Programme:

The ‘Violet' Programme is a trauma-informed programme designed for women and girls who have experienced or witnessed: harmful, traumatic, or life-changing experiences.

  • Domestic Abuse (DA)

  • Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)

  • Harmful or unhealthy relationships

  • Trauma, violence, coercion, or exploitation

  • Emotional well-being challenges linked to adverse experiences

  • Leaving the care system as a young person

  • Family breakdown, isolation, or instability

The Violet programme provides a safe, empowering, and non-judgemental environment where women and girls can rebuild confidence, strengthen resilience, improve well-being, and regain control over their lives.

The programme recognises the lasting impact trauma and adverse experiences can have on emotional health, relationships, education, employment, parenting, and future opportunities. Our focus is on supporting recovery, encouraging personal growth, and helping participants move forward positively at their own pace, and develop the ability to make informed life choices by -

  • Identifying and managing personal vulnerabilities, triggers and boundaries

  • Strengthen personal resilience

  • Improve confidence and engagement

  • Improve overall well-being and growth

  • Be independent

The programme uses a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, trust, dignity, and empowerment. We recognise that every individual’s experience is unique, and support is tailored to meet personal needs, lived experiences, goals, and circumstances.

Our approach includes:

  • Early intervention and prevention

  • Emotional well-being and resilience-building

  • Restorative and reflective practice

  • Psychoeducation and life-skills development

  • Healthy relationship awareness

  • Confidence and self-esteem building

  • Coping strategies and emotional regulation

  • Peer connection and community support

  • Advocacy, empowerment, and signposting

We work collaboratively to identify strengths, develop positive coping mechanisms, and build the confidence needed to make informed decisions and create lasting change. The programme is based on lived experience and the recovery journey, and is delivered through a flexible but structured programme.

The Violet Programme is delivered through flexible, accessible, community-based and virtual support, ensuring participants can engage in ways that feel safe, comfortable, and appropriate for them.

Delivery methods include a mixture of :

  • One-to-one support sessions

  • Group programmes and workshops which are tailored to achieve independence and confidence

  • Well-being and resilience activities

  • Peer support opportunities

  • Mentoring and guidance

  • Educational and awareness sessions

  • Community outreach and partnership working

Our delivery style is compassionate, inclusive, and empowering. We provide psychologically safe spaces where women and girls feel heard, respected, and supported without fear of judgement. The programme encourages healing, connection, self-belief, and positive progression while promoting long-term well-being and healthier futures.

The programme will last between six and nine months with ongoing support.

Violet M:

Violet 'M' is a trauma-informed support programme designed for men and boys affected by abuse, trauma, violence, harmful behaviours, and adverse life experiences. Built on the same ethos as the Violet Programme for women and girls, Violet ‘M’ provides a safe, non-judgemental space where men can speak openly, challenge stigma that discourages emotional expression and help-seeking, and break the “Man Box” cycle (Tony Porter).

We are aware that reported incidents of abuse on men and boys only represent a small percentage of those that actually take place; however, with programmes similar to "Adolescence" being aired, such incidents are increasingly being reported.

The programme recognises that acts of abuse and violence against men and boys are significantly under-reported, and that many individuals remain silent due to shame, fear, societal expectations, or lack of support. Violet ‘M’ aims to empower participants to understand that speaking about abuse is not a sign of weakness, and that violence, coercion, control, or trauma should never be accepted or dismissed because of gender, age or culture.

The focus of the programme is to improve emotional well-being, increase confidence and resilience, strengthen healthy relationships, and support long-term positive change for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.

Violet ‘M’ uses a person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach that recognises the unique experiences and barriers faced by men and boys. We work alongside participants to help them feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement.

Our approach combines:

  • Early intervention and prevention

  • Emotional well-being and resilience-building

  • Psychoeducation and reflective learning

  • Practical coping and communication skills

  • Healthy relationship awareness

  • Accountability, empathy, and behavioural understanding

  • Community connection and peer support

We understand that every experience is different; therefore, support is tailored to meet personal needs, abilities, experiences, and goals, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for participants.

Violet ‘M’ is delivered through flexible, accessible, and community-based support, both in person and virtually, creating safe spaces where participants can engage in ways that feel comfortable and appropriate to them.

Delivery methods may include:

  • One-to-one support sessions

  • Group programmes and workshops to improve confidence and independence

  • Peer-led discussions

  • Well-being and resilience activities

  • Awareness and educational sessions

  • Reflective and restorative practice approaches

  • Community outreach and partnership working

Our delivery style is compassionate, empowering, and non-stigmatising. We prioritise dignity, trust, confidentiality, and psychological safety while encouraging open conversation, self-awareness, and positive change. The programme is designed to reduce isolation, challenge harmful stereotypes, and support men and boys to move forward with greater confidence, well-being, and hope.