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About Maya
A space to heal, reconnect, and reclaim your story
Every survivor deserves a place where their body feels safe, their voice is honoured, and their healing is possible.
My work weaves together trauma-informed practice, somatic healing, and lived experience to support you in returning to the self that trauma tried to silence.
For over a decade, I’ve supported survivors through trauma recovery, somatic regulation, and embodied healing.
My own journey — from childhood abuse, birth trauma, and PTSD to becoming a public speaker, practitioner, and BEM recipient — shaped the foundation of my work.
I believe healing is not about “fixing” yourself.
It’s about restoring connection: to your body, your boundaries, your power, and your sense of self.
Whether through movement, somatic therapies, courses, or professional training, my approach centres compassion, safety, and nervous-system regulation.
This space exists so you can heal at your own pace, in your own way, without fear, pressure, or judgment.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Awarded by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for your services to child victims of sexual abuse — a recognition of your dedication, advocacy, and lifelong commitment to protecting and empowering survivors.
TEDx Speaker
Took the TEDx stage to amplify your message on trauma, resilience, and hope — using your voice and expertise to inspire global conversations around healing and survivor empowerment.
Child Refuge Petition
Your survivor-led campaign for the UK’s first Child Refuge was passed in motion in the Welsh Government, contributing to meaningful policy conversations and shaping the future of protections for vulnerable children.
The Purpose
I survived years of childhood sexual abuse, carried the silence into adulthood, and later endured birth trauma that shaped the next chapter of my healing. When my father's crimes were finally exposed, I chose to step out of anonymity and speak publicly — not for recognition, but to make sure no survivor ever felt alone in the darkness I once lived in and to protect my children, when the system could no longer.
Since then, my work has been rooted in advocacy, trauma intervention, and embodied healing. From campaigning for child protection reform in Wales, to supporting women affected by FGM, to developing accredited trauma recovery programmes used nationally, every step has been about transforming wounds into wisdom.
Today, I combine lived experience, professional training, and somatic practice to guide others back to the self that trauma tried to steal.
Public Speaker & Lived-Experience Educator
For over a decade, I’ve spoken on national and international platforms to shift understanding around trauma, CSA, FGM, and survivor-led change. From TEDx to The Queen’s Nursing Institute and national media interviews, my talks blend lived experience, professional training, and somatic insight. I speak to raise awareness, challenge systems, and remind survivors that they are success stories, not statistics.
Founder of BeyondTrauma Academy CIC
BeyondTrauma Academy was created to close the gaps in trauma care by offering accessible healing programmes, professional development, and community-led support. What began with one recovery programme evolved into a social enterprise committed to empowering survivors, training practitioners, and generating funded access for women who need support the most. My vision is simple: trauma-informed practice made human, embodied, and accessible.
Creator of the Level 4 BeyondTrauma Facilitator Diploma
Drawing from years of practice and lived experience, I built my signature Trauma Recovery Programme into an accredited Level 4 Qualification — now training practitioners across the UK and internationally. This diploma has been commissioned by organisations such as Action for Children and is rooted in compassionate inquiry, somatic integration, and trauma-informed ethics. I continue to teach, mentor, and expand this work so more professionals can support survivors safely and effectively.
