Patricia M Wennell

Tricia retired from social work in 2022 and is a published author, campaigner and speaker. She has 30 years’ experience as a volunteer supporting adults who were abused in childhood. Since retiring Tricia has been involved in and benefiting from the peer support, research and creative writing opportunities within Survivors Voices. As part of Survivors Voices she has contributed as a member of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) for the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and is currently a member of the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) for Recovery Histories at Birkbeck University. This project compliments Tricia’s commitment and determination in doing all she can to ensure appropriate trauma informed, trauma responsive therapy and therapeutic services is accessible for adults who were abused in childhood.