Therapeutic Support Services

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The course comprises six monthly two hour sessions run by two specially trained Recovery Code X facilitators. As well as providing a space for sharing experiences and challenges, the sessions will offer psycho-education and insight into the neurobiology of trauma to help us make sense of our experience. We will also share coping tools and relaxation techniques.

Chat ‘n’ Chill takes a ‘holistic’ approach to trauma recovery. We acknowledge that the body also responds to traumatic experiences, and explore somatic approaches to recovery. Established since 2023. We hope to run a national version of Chat 'n' Chill in 2025 to meet demand.

Moon Shadow - Accepting registrations

Moon Shadow is a 12-week online program for women living in the UK seeking connection within a supportive community and a safe space to share their journey. Our Moon Shadow facilitators are shamanic practitioners able to draw on ancient knowledge and techniques for healing trauma and self-empowerment.

The moon is closely linked to water and the emotions, especially those connected with the past. Moon Shadow is here to help shed light on the shadows of the past, be witness to that which is seeking expression, without blame or shame. We walk beside you in those darker places, where difficult emotions and beliefs lie hidden or suppressed and help you understand patterns, be catalysts for change.

Next program to start when we have ten confirmed bookings. Cost: £65 per two-hour session payable in advance. Read our Moon Shadow FAQ for further information. Enquiries: admin@recoverycodex.org or telephone 07389 104755

Chat 'n' Chill - Closed till funding secured

Heart2Heart - Closed till funding secured

Heart2Heart is an online peer-to-peer support group for women over the age of 18 who have experienced sexual violence or exploitation originating in childhood, and are struggling with symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (Complex PTSD).

The sessions will be run by two specially trained Recovery Code X facilitators. As well as providing a space for sharing experiences and challenges, the sessions will offer psycho-education and insight into the neurobiology of trauma to help us make sense of our experience, coping tools and relaxation techniques. Length of next program and frequency, other eligibility criteria to be decided according to funding terms. Based on our successful pilot funded by the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner (OPCC) Bedfordshire in 2024.

What they say...

Recovery Code X support has been a beacon of light

Recovery Code X Chat 'n' Chill sessions have helped me heal a life time of trauma.

I struggle with anxiety and depression and find myself repeating patterns of behaviour that have had a debilitating impact on my life. Conventional therapies such as antidepressants and counselling such as CBT and psycho-dynamic therapy gave me very little relief.

I have found myself adrift in desperate need of help for many years. Recovery Code X support has been a beacon of light. The Chat 'n' Chill sessions have given me safe harbour. Finally, I feel understood and am being given tools that make sense, and directly help with my struggles to feel safe in my body, with communication, self-loathing and many other difficulties.

Anna and Melanie have devised sessions which incorporate sharing in a safe and supportive environment. I believe my life would have been very different if I'd had this help many years ago. I believe there is something revolutionary about what Anna and Melanie are developing.

It is a form of therapy that should be rolled out across the country and considered as treatment on the NHS.

Anon - Chat 'n' Chill

Without this course I would never have understood why I am the way I am

I have always felt scared of joining a counselling group and they have inspired me to start taking care of my mental health. The techniques I
have learnt from Anna and Melanie such as tapping, grounding exercises, positive affirmations, talking to the inner child are all
amazingly healing to my body and soul. I have used them outside of the workshop.

Anna and Melanie have explained to us that although we have trauma built up over the years, it is possible to understand why we behave the way we do and that our feelings and emotions are valid.

Most importantly, I feel safe in the group, I was shy at first and didn't want to speak. Now, I can speak and feel more comfortable sharing my thoughts.

I will forever be grateful to those who allowed this program to be funded and to Anna and Melanie, who will both forever have a place in my heart. God bless you all.

Anon - Chat ‘n’ Chill

Recovery Code X is needed across the world

Having taken part in the Heart2Heart
program at the beginning of 2024, I can honestly say it kick started my path to recovery from trauma and many forms of abuse. I was in a very unhealthy relationship at the time and the program helped me see what position I was in and gave me a positive network of women.
The group itself was ground-breaking.

We touched on many subjects that opened my eyes and gave me strength. Some weeks were hard as we spoke of very sensitive topics, but it was all a part of understanding and healing, and the whole group had the full support of Anna and Polina in between sessions.

This level of care and attention to women's healing is essential and I am so very grateful to have been a part of it this far and will continue to work with Anna and the team moving forward.

Anon - Heart2Heart and Chat 'n' Chill

Referrals

We welcome referrals from healthcare providers and multi-agency support services.

Please contact us first to check availability. Call 07389 104755 and leave a message

with your name and number or email admin@recoverycodex.org.

Download and submit referral form here.

Our Locations

Recovery Code X offers services to support women with Complex PTSD in Bedfordshire. We are expanding our online services to other areas of the country, with the launch of Moon Shadow.

Registered Office Address

71-75 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JQ

Hours

Mon-Thurs 10am to 5pm

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