Counsellors

Dieter Rohmann is a Diplom-Psychologe (MA) and has worked with cult members and their families for more than 40 years. In that time he has worked with more than 300 former Jehovah's Witnesses, both online and face to face.

Further information is available on his website, including an English biography.

As a Heilpraktikerin (Psychotherapie), an alternative practitioner for psychotherapy based in Germany, I support people through challenging life phases, working in both English and German.

In my long-term therapy practice, I combine clinically grounded psycho- and trauma therapy, using methods such as Somatic Experiencing® (SE), NARM®, and humanistic psychotherapy, with a dharma-informed approach to inner development and growth. This combination draws on both established psychotherapeutic modalities and years of lived experience in India and time spent at a Zen monastery, a background that roots my work in various contemplative traditions, including Sufism, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism. I offer a space where psychological and physical awareness meet spiritual inquiry, supporting clients amid bodily, emotional, and existential strain with compassion and depth. My therapeutic stance is shaped by a fundamental trust in the human capacity for self-healing, paired with clear, structured guidance in demanding processes.

Dr Lee is a former Jehovah's Witness with a doctorate in clinical psychology and seven years of experience specialising in cult recovery. In addition to his clinical practice, he produces the podcast Welcome to the World, focused on the challenges of leaving high-control religious groups, and leads trauma-informed healing retreats in Peru for people recovering from religious trauma.

I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a compassionate space for individuals navigating the experience of leaving, questioning, or recovering from a high-control religious environment. Stepping away from a belief system or community can involve complex and conflicting emotions, including grief, fear, anger, confusion, guilt, and a profound sense of uncertainty about identity and belonging.

My approach is collaborative and centred on your autonomy. I will not seek to replace one set of beliefs with another, but will support you in exploring your experiences, developing self-trust, and making choices that feel authentic to you. Together, we can gently explore the impact of your past experiences while creating space for healing, growth, and a renewed sense of freedom. I offer both online and in-person sessions from Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas.

You do not have to navigate this journey alone.

I am an Integrative Psychosynthesis Counsellor (MBACP) specialising in religious trauma, high-control groups, and the long-term impact of spiritual abuse. As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I understand intimately what it means to be shunned, to lose community overnight, and to rebuild a sense of identity from the inside out. My own healing journey led me into psychosynthesis training, where I wrote my thesis on religious trauma and the deep psychological wounds caused by coercive belief systems.

My work is grounded, relational, and paced with care. I integrate attachment theory, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practice to support clients in reclaiming inner authority, reconnecting with silenced parts of themselves, and making sense of the patterns shaped by fear-based environments.

I offer online sessions UK-wide and in-person therapy in Cardiff (Cathedral Road, Wednesdays) and Swansea (Clydach, Thursdays).

Richard Turner is a specialist cult recovery therapist who supports people affected by coercive control, high-demand groups, manipulative relationships, and other forms of undue influence. Using a trauma-informed and collaborative approach, he helps clients understand their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves, strengthen personal boundaries, and reconnect with their own values and identity.

Alongside his therapeutic practice, Richard is actively involved in media and public education, contributing interviews, podcasts, commentary, and educational content on cults, coercive control, and psychological manipulation. He is passionate about helping the public recognise the warning signs of unhealthy influence and understand the impact it can have on individuals and families.

Richard's work is also informed by lived experience. As a former member of Hope City Church, he witnessed and experienced many of the dynamics associated with high-control religious environments. As an autistic therapist, he additionally brings both professional knowledge and personal insight into neurodiversity, creating a supportive and accessible environment for clients.

Sessions are online by video call, UK-wide. He is based in York.

I am an MBACP Registered, trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, welcoming and confidential space where you can talk openly, without judgement and be met with empathy and understanding. Therapy is rooted in compassionate curiosity where you set the pace.

I feel the counselling space is a collaborative one; my role as counsellor is to help provide a safe and secure environment where you can gain deeper self-understanding, receive support to navigate life's challenges and work through what you need to. Your role is to bring your own expertise; your knowledge of yourself and the situations you need support with.

I have a depth of experience supporting people who have experienced sexual violence. Additionally, I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, complex / unhealthy family dynamics, trauma and I offer informed support on exiting high-control religious environments, including Jehovah's Witnesses. I also have a depth of experience supporting LGBTQ+, non-monogamous / polyamorous individuals.

Whether you're processing past experiences or navigating present challenges, we can work together to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.

Concession rates are available; please get in touch for further information. Sessions are hosted online via Google Meet and last 50 minutes.