The Team
We bring over 35 years of legal experience and more than 20 years of expertise working with trauma and distress, integrating science-based somatic coaching with a deep understanding of trauma. Supported by a team of highly skilled collaborators and consultants, we prioritise safety and integrity in the way we work.
Camilla Wells
Co-Founder
Coach, trainer and consultant in the Legal and TV Industries, specialising in work involving exposure to distressing material and trauma.
Rebecca Norris
Co-Founder
Barrister, coach and consultant supporting individuals and businesses navigating trauma-based responses.
Claire Green
Psychotherapist, Body-Oriented Coach, Consultant, Facilitator
Since qualifying as a psychotherapist in 2006, Claire has specialised in complex trauma and vicarious trauma through individual and group work, consultation, and clinical supervision. Claire has eight years of forensic experience at HMYOI Wetherby. Through this, her NHS, charity and private work, Claire learned the importance of supporting entire systems and integrating whole, mind and body approaches. As such, her training as a Somatic Body Oriented Coach enhances her work. Claire has extensive understanding of the detrimental effects of inadequate support when working with this area, and is dedicated to empowering individuals and whole teams to achieve health and joy.
Belinda Sherlock
Creative & Embodied Psychotherapist, Consultant, Facilitator, Researcher, Performer
Belinda has been facilitating groups for 22 years across the public, private and charity sectors, supporting diverse teams and individuals to access their creativity, grow their connection and self-compassion, and befriend their nervous systems. Her 9 years working in NHS forensic mental health, alongside freelancing in schools, PRUs, prisons, refuges and community centres, grew her passion for anti-oppressive and trauma-responsive approaches to working with systems, burn-out and vicarious trauma. She now runs Playful Wellbeing (offering therapy, supervision, training and consultancy), is completing PhD research on creative autobiography with women in prison, and supports community reflection and storytelling through her work with London Playback Theatre.
Sasha Ondobaka
PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, MRes Neuroscience, BSc Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-Embodied Neuroscientist, Consultant, Coach, Facilitator
Sasha brings a unique expertise in socio-cognitive neuroscience to Trauma Informed Law, holding a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, a Master of Research in Neuroscience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. As a consultant and coach, Sasha integrates a deep understanding of cognitive and embodied processes to support clients in one-on-one settings and group facilitation. Sasha is trained as a Somatic/Body Oriented Coach, equipping clients to work through complex emotions and responses in high-stress professional environments. Additionally, Sasha consults on the development of training material, blending academic insights with practical, trauma-informed approaches to enhance legal practice and support client resilience.
Raheena Lalani Dahya
International Partner, Toronto, Canada
Raheena is a family law and community mediator in Toronto, Canada; a part-time Professor of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Humber Polytechnic; and a faculty member of family law mediation programs at various institutions in Canada. She is the co-author of A Framework for Trauma-Informed Mediation.
Raheena is also a lawyer in Ontario, Canada and an unregistered Barrister in England and Wales. She has 17 years of experience working with traumatic subject matter and clients who have experienced trauma. Raheena is committed to life-long learning and the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. At present, she is studying in a part-time MSc in Applied Neuroscience programme at King’s College London, as part of her ongoing research in ADR & neuroscience.
Jessica Williamson
Therapist, Co-Facilitator, BA (Hons), MA
Jessica Williamson is a Creative Psychotherapist / Dramatherapy (MA). She began her career in theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company and spent 20 years in artist management representing well know playwrights, comedians and performance artists. During this time, she was increasingly drawn to the powerful link between creative endeavour and trauma. A decade ago, Jessica retrained as a Dramatherapist. She now has a thriving private practice working with adults and young people both individually and in groups. She also works for the national mental health charity Place2be and has additional qualifications in Therapeutic Groupwork, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness, and Suicide and Self-harm Prevention.
Chris Platt
Safeguarding Lead
With a career spanning education, charity and corporate sectors, Chris brings with him years of safeguarding experience within diverse environments. Chris is CEO of a place-based charity. He also consults on a wide range of social interest projects, with a particular focus on community engagement and nature.
We collaborate with a network of highly skilled coaches and facilitators, enabling us to scale and deliver comprehensive support for larger projects and programmes as required.