You’re Invited to Join Our Global Therapist Community 🌏 If you’re looking for a free, supportive, international space to connect with fellow practitioners, I’d love to invite you into our Global Therapist Peer Supervision Community here on Skool. We now stand at 162 members from all over the world — a growing network of practitioners committed to reflective practice, professional development, and compassionate connection. Inside the community, you’ll find: ✨ Peer support that actually feels supportive ✨ CPD opportunities through courses, discussions, resources, learning threads & events ✨ A global mix of modalities and clinical perspectives ✨ Case reflection & supervision-informed conversations ✨ A non-hierarchical, trauma-informed culture ✨ A space to grow your practice without feeling alone Whether you’re newly qualified or decades into the work, there is a place for you here. If you’d like to join us, here’s the link: 👉 Therapist Peer Supervision Let’s build something meaningful together — across borders, modalities, and time zones. Professional growth doesn’t have to be isolating. — Chris Whitehead-Baines Trauma Psychotherapist | Clinical Supervisor Founder, Global Therapist Peer Supervision Community

I’m having a softer day today and it made me curious about something: How do you spend your Sundays in a way that actually supports your energy for the week ahead? Do you do rituals? Move your body? Prep for the week? Do absolutely nothing? Hide under blankets with your pets? There’s no right way — I just love hearing how different people create their own version of a “reset.” If you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear your Sunday rhythms. (And who knows… maybe we can all steal each other’s fave ideas.)

Welcome to Virtual Trauma Therapy — a global trauma-healing community for anyone affected by trauma, PTSD, or CPTSD: Virtual Trauma Therapy Whatever has brought you here, and wherever you are in your healing journey, please know that you are truly welcome. Virtual Trauma Therapy is the name of my private practice. I created this community initially for my own therapy clients to provide a safe, trauma-informed connected space for trauma recovery, emotional healing, inner child work, and nervous system regulation. Now it is open to all. As both a survivor and a therapist, I’m committed to making healing accessible, supportive, and connected globally. Here you'll find moderated peer support - not therapy. 🌿 Who is this community for? - it’s for you. Anyone in the world who is living with the impact of trauma is welcome here. It doesn’t matter whether: • you’ve had support before, • you’re currently receiving support, or • this is the first time you’ve reached out. You might be early in your healing, somewhere in the middle, or further along and wanting to share what has helped you. There is space for all of that here. Here are some quotes from our beautiful members: ⭐ “This community is amazing! It’s the missing piece in trauma recovery.” ⭐ “It feels like a safe home for healing, connection and understanding.” ⭐ “A place where I can finally take off the armour and just breathe. Healing can feel lonely, but you don’t have to do it alone. 💕 Together, we remind each other that healing isn’t meant to happen in isolation. Here’s to gentle growth, connection, and courage. 🌿 If you want to contact me directly to ask any questions, please do. Warmest wishes, Chris ❤️

I’m really excited to share two big updates with you all for my global trauma healing community— both created to support members healing, connection, and sense of belonging. 💙 1. Our First Healing Circle 🌿 We’re hosting our very first Healing Circle group session — a gentle, grounding space where we come together, share if we want to, breathe together, and feel held in community. 🗓 Wednesday 3rd December 🕰 6pm UK time (check the community calendar for your time zone) 📍 Online — join through the community calendar Healing Circles are not therapy — they are safe, peer-support spaces where you can bring as much or as little as feels right for you. You are welcome exactly as you are. 2. Our First Community Course – Understanding Your Nervous System This is our first interactive community course, designed to help you understand your body, calm your system, and feel more empowered on your healing journey. 🗓 Monday 12th January 🕰 Module 1 releases at 4pm UK time, then a new module will be added every Monday. There will be space for community discussion, reflections, and optional live meet-ups along the way. 📍 Available in the Community Classroom — follow it at your own pace, in your own time. Access Through Premium Membership If you’re already a Premium member, you’ll automatically get access to all courses and Healing Circles. If you’d like to join, you’re welcome to upgrade at any time. As an early Christmas gift — and a thank you for helping this space grow — Premium Membership is reduced until Christmas Day, from $30/£23 to: ✨ $20 / £15.30 per month ✨(And this price stays locked in for you as long as you remain on Premium.) Your contribution directly supports the running, growth, and long-term sustainability of this space. Premium includes: 🧭 Access to all courses (e.g., Healing Your Inner Child, Understanding Your Nervous System) 🧑‍🏫 Quarterly expert guest speakers — on topics such as domestic violence recovery, movement & trauma, and more 🎥 Monthly live Healing Circles facilitated by me

I’m really excited to share an update with you all — especially for those therapists, counsellors, and coaches who are building, growing, or refining your private practice. 💼✨ Our First Community Course: Setting Up in Private Practice On Monday 12th January, we’ll be launching our first structured community course designed specifically for therapists who want to build a sustainable, ethical, and aligned private practice. This course is ideal whether you’re: • just beginning to plan your move into private work • newly established and wanting structure • or already practicing but wanting to strengthen your foundations Course Details 🗓 Starts: Monday 12th January 🕰 Module 1 Lesson 1 releases at 4pm UK time. A new lesson will be released every Monday after that. Each lesson is small yet impactful to consider our busy schedules. You’ll be able to work through the content in your own time, at your own pace. Alongside the lessons, there will be interactive reflection spaces in the community plus optional live meet-ups for Q&A and deeper exploration. All course modules will be available in the Community Classroom. Access Through Premium Membership If you’re already a Premium member, you’ll automatically get full access to this course and all future professional development courses. If you’re not yet a Premium member, you’re welcome to upgrade at any time. As an early Christmas gift — and a thank you for helping this space grow — Premium Membership is reduced until Christmas Day, from $30/£23 to:✨ $20 / £15.30 per month ✨ (This discounted price remains yours for as long as you stay on Premium.) Your contribution helps keep this space moderated, resourced, and sustainable as we grow. Premium includes: 📚 Access to all current + future courses 🎤 Quarterly expert guest speakers 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Monthly Peer Supervision Circles (start date to be confirmed for January) 🌍 A thriving global community of therapists learning and growing together You can also: 🔍 Advertise your practice and clinical supervision availability