Showell Nicholas Consultancy
Trauma-Informed Consultancy, Training and Psychotherapy
Bringing clarity, care, and strategy to trauma-exposed professions
“Wendy is a highly skilled, ethical and reflective therapist and consultant.”
Allison Brown
Wendy Showell Nicholas is a BACP accredited psychotherapist and organisational consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and institutions whose work carries an exceptional human cost.
Specialising in vicarious trauma, trauma-informed culture change, and professional resilience, Wendy works with legal professionals, healthcare leaders, social workers, educators and national policymakers across England and Wales.
Her work spans individual psychotherapy, strategic organisational consultancy, and national training programmes — integrating clinical insight with practical, evidence-informed approaches to culture, leadership, and wellbeing.
AREAS
OF PRACTICE
One-to-One Services
Relational, integrative psychotherapy practice, reflective supervision, coaching, and tailored support for professionals in high-exposure roles
Training, Seminars & Group Programmes
Vicarious trauma and resilience, trauma-informed practice, reflective supervision, compassionate leadership, and professional wellbeing — delivered to teams, and organisations nationally
Strategic Consultancy & Organisational Work
Trauma-informed culture and leadership development, wellbeing strategy for legal and care organisations, and retained advisory support for senior leadership teams
Professional Influence & Sector Leadership
Advisory work with statutory and regulatory bodies, wellbeing helplines, keynote speaking, sector thought leadership, and development of national resources and frameworks
Every engagement is shaped around the specific needs of the individual or organisation. No assumptions, no templates — just experienced, evidence-informed collaboration rooted in real-world complexity.
RECOGNISED
EXPERTISE
Wendy’s work and thinking has been featured and cited across national platforms, including:
BBC | Inns of Court College of Advocacy | RASSO | Criminal Bar Association
She is a published author and sought-after speaker on the themes at the heart of her work:
- Vicarious trauma in legal, social and healthcare professions
- Trauma-informed leadership and organisational culture
- Compassionate practice and professional resilience
- Ethical and reflective practice
- Mindfulness based stress reduction
“Wendy combines direct, thoughtful challenge with strong emotional intelligence and curiosity.”
Helen Curtis
Wendy Showell Nicholas has delivered consultancy, training, and advisory services to some of the UK’s most prominent legal, healthcare and public sector bodies, schools and hospices. Visit LinkedIn to read recommendations for Wendy.
